The Connecticut DOT offers the following response: When approaching at high rates of speed, drivers may not be able to accurately choose their lane. With devices on the left, middle, and right it can … [Read more...] about Center lane closure
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Sand barrels in work zones
Connecticut DOT provides design criteria and guidance in Chapter 14 of the Highway Design Manual on the website below. … [Read more...] about Sand barrels in work zones
Removing temporary traffic control devices with the flow of traffic vs. backing the work vehicle behind to remove the devices
Connecticut removes temporary traffic control devices against the flow of traffic. Removing temporary traffic control devices with the flow of traffic is possible only if a moving pattern with TMAs is … [Read more...] about Removing temporary traffic control devices with the flow of traffic vs. backing the work vehicle behind to remove the devices
Traffic control for volunteer litter pickup crews
Connecticut's Adopt-A-Highway program allows volunteer groups to pick up litter on state secondary routes. The adopted highway sections are normally two miles in length and litter pickup must be … [Read more...] about Traffic control for volunteer litter pickup crews
Flagger training and certification requirements
From Connecticut Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges, Facilities and Incidental Construction: "Uniformed Flagger: Uniformed Flaggers shall be persons who have … [Read more...] about Flagger training and certification requirements
Permit requirements to install/erect temporary traffic control warning signs and other temporary traffic control devices along roadways
Connecticut requires a permit to work or set up traffic control. Specific traffic control plan requirements are part of permit. … [Read more...] about Permit requirements to install/erect temporary traffic control warning signs and other temporary traffic control devices along roadways