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Kentucky

Design and oversight of work zone operations

Kentucky DOT's Division of Traffic Operations develops standard drawings for temporary traffic control. The Division of Construction develops specifications for temporary traffic control. Traffic … [Read more...] about Design and oversight of work zone operations

Flagger training and certification requirements

From Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Standard and Supplemental Specifications: "112.03.01 General Traffic Control. ... ... All flaggers shall be trained in current MUTCD flagging procedures. … [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

In Kentucky, developers are required to obtain an encroachment permit when working within state right-of-way. The required temporary traffic control would be outlined in the permit application. … [Read more...] about Permit requirements to install/erect temporary traffic control warning signs and other temporary traffic control devices along roadways

Application of types of temporary/removable pavement marking material and special linestriping material

A discussion of Kentucky's approved temporary pavement marking materials can be found at the given website. In general, the state uses removable lane tape when traffic is being routed on a final … [Read more...] about Application of types of temporary/removable pavement marking material and special linestriping material

Salvaged and/or re-galvanized guardrail on construction projects

The Kentucky Department of Highways has an in-house recycling operation for used guardrail and guardrail posts. The used materials are obtained from removal of existing guardrail included in normal … [Read more...] about Salvaged and/or re-galvanized guardrail on construction projects

Lane lines in work zones

For standard applications, Kentucky DOT's typical lane line width is 4 inches or 6 inches depending on type of highway. KDOT does not implement lane lines wider than the typical width. KDOT does not … [Read more...] about Lane lines in work zones

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