Georgia's NAVIGATOR ITS has a public information section that prepares press releases, PR campaigns, and surveys that inform public/radio stations of events. NAVIGATOR has CCTV, CMS, P.C. Bulletin … [Read more...] about Incident management techniques on major construction projects
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Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce delay in work zones
Georgia sets up a Transportation Control Center to operate/monitor the changeable message signs, radar speed/count stations, and closed circuit TV cameras deployed. … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce delay in work zones
Flagger training and certification requirements
From Georgia Department of Transportation Certifications & Training website: "All flaggers doing any flagging on the State Highway System must have received training and a certificate upon … [Read more...] about Flagger training and certification requirements
Lane lines in work zones
For standard applications, Georgia DOT's typical lane line width is 5 inches. GDOT uses wider lane lines for turn lanes. GDOT does not implement wider lane lines in work zones. Temporary traffic … [Read more...] about Lane lines in work zones
Signing for the end of work zone
Georgia uses the "End Road Work" sign at the end of the work zone. If the speed limit has been reduced, then a speed limit sign is posted approximately 500 feet past the work zone to raise the speed … [Read more...] about Signing for the end of work zone
Time frame allowed for lane closure setup (e.g., 9:00am to 3:30pm)
In Georgia, the practice is to try to allow the contractor to start setup work for the lane closure before 9am, but the contractor cannot start placing the drums for the merge taper until 9am. If it … [Read more...] about Time frame allowed for lane closure setup (e.g., 9:00am to 3:30pm)