In Michigan, temporary concrete barriers are used under the following conditions: separate two-way, two-lane operation on freeway; partial-width bridge construction on any roadway; and others on a … [Read more...] about Conditions for using temporary concrete barriers
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Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed
In Michigan, lights are required on drums for night work. LED lights are allowed. … [Read more...] about Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed
Top-mounted object markers for delineation of portable concrete barrier wall on highway projects or alternative devices
Michigan DOT's current practice is to delineate the temporary concrete barrier (TCB) with barrier markers placed at 6m max spacing at a height of 460 + 25mm from the bottom of the barrier marker to … [Read more...] about Top-mounted object markers for delineation of portable concrete barrier wall on highway projects or alternative devices
Pace vehicles or speed control vehicles to limit driver speeds through construction work zones
The only projects on which Michigan used pace/pilot vehicles have been preventative maintenance/chip seal and crush and shape projects, and only on two-lane two-way roadways. These projects are … [Read more...] about Pace vehicles or speed control vehicles to limit driver speeds through construction work zones
Warning lights on channelizing devices
The following apply to all Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) projects: Type D warning lights are required on plastic drums. Two, Type C or Type D warning lights are required on Type … [Read more...] about Warning lights on channelizing devices
“Give ’em a Brake”
Give 'em a Brake is a work zone safety awareness coalition representing union road workers, law enforcement, road builders and transportation interests dedicated to urging motorists to slow down to … [Read more...] about “Give ’em a Brake”