Indiana requires adopt-a-highway groups to put out "road/shoulder work ahead" signs at the ends of the pickup area. Participants must wear safety vests. The signs (typically rollup) and vests (along … [Read more...] about Traffic control for volunteer litter pickup crews
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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
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
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
Lane closures in rainy weather
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
Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-volume, urban freeways
Indiana DOT makes many of its lane switches at night on high-volume highways. There are benefits and drawbacks to doing it this way, but in general INDOT has had good responses and experiences making … [Read more...] about Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-volume, urban freeways