Connecticut DOT does not use warning lights on traffic drums or construction barricades. However, Barricade Warning Lights - High Intensity (Type B) are used on post-mounted advance warning signs in … [Read more...] about Warning lights on channelizing devices
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Switched from Construction/Engineering Grade sheeting to High-Intensity sheeting for barrels and barricades
In Connecticut, for projects that have a design completion date after April 17, 2002, bright fluorescent sheeting is required on traffic drums and traffic cones. For the sheeting for construction … [Read more...] about Switched from Construction/Engineering Grade sheeting to High-Intensity sheeting for barrels and barricades
Work zone speed limit
Advisory speed limits are used to identify safe speeds for a specific condition within a work zone. The signs are installed by the appropriate governing authority. Black-and-orange signs are used in … [Read more...] about Work zone speed limit
Work Zone Safety Awareness Campaign
Connecticut statistics indicate that the highest percentage of work zone crashes is rear end collisions with the most common contributing factor being following too close. Federal, state, municipal … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety Awareness Campaign
Devices and early warning methods used to reduce hits on low-clearance structures
Connecticut DOT used signing and flashing lights to warn oversize vehicles of low clearances and positions warnings far enough back to allow vehicles to exit highway prior to clearance restriction. … [Read more...] about Devices and early warning methods used to reduce hits on low-clearance structures
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