Indiana DOT does not have a policy to open lanes for any weather condition except for the winter months. Due to snow removal operations and other safety reasons, all lanes must be open to normal … [Read more...] about Lane closures in rainy weather
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Switched from Construction/Engineering Grade sheeting to High-Intensity sheeting for barrels and barricades
Indiana DOT uses high-intensity reflective sheeting for barricades and uses flexible encapsulated lens reflective sheeting for barrels. … [Read more...] about Switched from Construction/Engineering Grade sheeting to High-Intensity sheeting for barrels and barricades
Warning lights on channelizing devices
INDOT Standard Drawing indicates where and when construction warning lights are required. The information can be found in the 800 Section of the Standard Drawings at the website below. … [Read more...] about Warning lights on channelizing devices
Intelligent Transportation System technology in work zones
Indiana Lane Merge: Application creates a dynamic "No Passing Zone" for construction work zones to assist in the prevention of dangerous merging maneuvers which occur on the approaches to construction … [Read more...] about Intelligent Transportation System technology in work zones
Flagger training and certification requirements
From Indiana Department of Transportation Standard Specifications: "Flagging operations shall be conducted under the supervision of either the designated CWTS or a flagger certified by ATSSA or … [Read more...] about Flagger training and certification requirements
Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce delay in work zones
Indiana DOT employed incident response wreckers full- and part-time in work zones to reduce the impact of highway incidents. It has an advance traveler information system in place that is controlled … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce delay in work zones