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
Maine
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
Changing light bulbs on overhead signs
Maine DOT does not use lighted overhead signing. They would close a lane to do maintenance on the overhead signs themselves, but perhaps that would normally be a longer-term closure than would be … [Read more...] about Changing light bulbs on overhead signs
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
Sand barrels in work zones
Maine uses the Energy Absorption Systems "Energite" design in the use of sand barrels in work zones. … [Read more...] about Sand barrels in work zones
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