Maine reduces speed limits on some high-volume or high-speed roadways. The speed is not reduced below 25 mph. All interstate projects can have reduced speed, including all classes of high-speed and/or … [Read more...] about Work zone speed limit
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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
Work Zone Safety Awareness Week
The Maine Department of Transportation sponsored the Backseat Driver Program from 2001 to 2008 to spread the word about work zone safety - the poster contest provided content for MaineDOT's 2009 Work … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety Awareness Week
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
Work zone lighting
Maine DOT Standard Specifications, Section 652.6: Night Work: When work is scheduled during the hours of dusk or darkness, the contractor shall provide and maintain lighting on all equipment and at … [Read more...] about Work zone lighting
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