A high traction, anti-icing road cover system for covering a road surface (3) or bridge deck (2), is provided with a plurality of individual covers (12) placed to correspond with tire track locations tollowed by vehicles (4). Control and supply systems (10, 14) are deployed on a service pole (5) adjacent the bridge deck (2). Electricity is supplied the covers via sockets (9), cabel (19) and power conductors (7) and control box (16). Anti-icing chemicals are provided to the covers (12) via storage container (15), distribution box (8), supply tubes (6, 18) and control valve (17). |