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Alabama

Flagger training and certification requirements

From Alabama Department of Transportation Contractual Documents, General Conditions, Special Provisions and Technical Specifications for Debris Removal, Reduction, & Disposal Following a Declared … [Read more...] about Flagger training and certification requirements

Salvaged and/or re-galvanized guardrail on construction projects

Alabama allows the use of salvaged guardrail as indicated on plans for guardrail reset. -Under what circumstances will the state agency authorize its use? Guardrail to be salvaged will be indicated … [Read more...] about Salvaged and/or re-galvanized guardrail on construction projects

Direction indicator barricade

Maintenance crews in east-central Alabama tested the direction indicator barricade device for nearly two months on two-lane and undivided four-lane rural highways that carried traffic traveling at a … [Read more...] about Direction indicator barricade

Top-mounted object markers for delineation of portable concrete barrier wall on highway projects or alternative devices

Alabama requires a small, flexible plastic substrate marker mounted on the top of concrete barrier in construction work zones. These plastic markers are covered with silver Type III reflective … [Read more...] about Top-mounted object markers for delineation of portable concrete barrier wall on highway projects or alternative devices

Drop-offs

Alabama DOT has a policy that limits drop-offs to 50 mm for normal operations on center lane and 75 mm at the pavement edge. … [Read more...] about Drop-offs

Protection for bridge ends or other fixed objects in two-lane two-way operations

Alabama DOT uses guardrails at bridge ends for protection. Judgments are made in the field about the need to remove fixed objects or provide barrier protection. Usually guardrail protection is used. … [Read more...] about Protection for bridge ends or other fixed objects in two-lane two-way operations

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