In Kentucky, lane closure restrictions are typically evaluated on a project-by- project basis. Lane closure restrictions are most commonly found on fully controlled-access highways. Restrictions may … [Read more...] about Time frame allowed for lane closure setup (e.g., 9:00am to 3:30pm)
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Personal protective equipment requirements
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Employee Safety and Health Manual includes Personal Protective Equipment policy, rule, guideline or procedures. See the website below for a generic written plan … [Read more...] about Personal protective equipment requirements
Work zone speed limit
In Kentucky: According to Kentucky's Administrative Regulations, the Cabinet can reduce the speed limit by 10 mph in a highway work zone without an engineering or traffic investigation. Reductions … [Read more...] about Work zone speed limit
Use of flashing stop/slow paddle
The Kentucky Transportation Center made 28 flashing stop/slow paddles and related training available to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and to local highway agencies, such as the Lexington Streets … [Read more...] about Use of flashing stop/slow paddle
Cutting off corners of diamond-shaped signs when mounted on a barrier wall
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has cut the corners of signs mounted on barrier walls in a few situations over the years. This practice was certainly not desirable, but necessary in order to … [Read more...] about Cutting off corners of diamond-shaped signs when mounted on a barrier wall