For standard applications, Maine DOT's typical lane line width is 4 inches.MDOT has a study underway for large animal hazards (e.g., moose). This line is 8 inches wide so that at night people would be … [Read more...] about Lane lines in work zones
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Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones
Maine establishes legally enforceable speed limits, usually 10 mph below posted, and utilizes police presence to enforce speed. … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones
Use of flashing stop/slow paddle
Maine DOT decided to test the flashing stop/slow paddle under a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) program. Developed under the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP), the flashing paddles are … [Read more...] about Use of flashing stop/slow paddle
Pace vehicles or speed control vehicles to limit driver speeds through construction work zones
The Maine Turnpike Authority will be using 2 Pace Vehicles, side-by-side at a 50 mph construction zone speed. Vehicles provided and driven by contractor, equipped with top-mounted yellow beacons and a … [Read more...] about Pace vehicles or speed control vehicles to limit driver speeds through construction work zones
Switched from Construction/Engineering Grade sheeting to High-Intensity sheeting for barrels and barricades
Maine DOT has rewritten its traffic maintenance specification to require high-intensity sheeting on drums and barricades. … [Read more...] about Switched from Construction/Engineering Grade sheeting to High-Intensity sheeting for barrels and barricades
Lane closures in rainy weather
Maine has no policy that would require a work zone to be opened if it rains (or is going to rain). Snow might force the reopening of a lane closure to facilitate plowing operations. … [Read more...] about Lane closures in rainy weather