Information regarding Maryland's policies on safety apparel can be found on the given website. … [Read more...] about Personal protective equipment requirements
Maryland
Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-volume, urban freeways
Nearly all work on high-speed, high-volume urban freeways in Maryland is performed at night due to lower traffic volumes and a greater window of opportunity to close lanes and complete work without … [Read more...] about Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-volume, urban freeways
Lane closures in rainy weather
Maryland DOT does ask for lane closures to be opened when rain is expected/starts. … [Read more...] about Lane closures in rainy weather
Warning lights on channelizing devices
Maryland State Highway Administration does not typically use warning lights on drums. Only in very rare instances would it do so, for example, if the roadway curves in one direction and a series of … [Read more...] about Warning lights on channelizing devices
Requirement for using channelizing devices (e.g. cones) to separate traffic from the work area for a work operation (e.g. paving)
When work is scheduled, Maryland requires that channelizers be placed to separate the traffic from the work site on a 2-lane, 2-way roadway. Even if a pilot car is used, there must be a separation … [Read more...] about Requirement for using channelizing devices (e.g. cones) to separate traffic from the work area for a work operation (e.g. paving)
Drop-offs
In Maryland, it is acceptable not to use channelization for drop-offs less than two inches. However, warning signs for these drop-offs must be erected. … [Read more...] about Drop-offs