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Minnesota

“Orange Cones, No Phones”

The work zone safety campaign kicked-off June 9, 2014 in District 6 and District 7 and will continue around the state through the construction season.   Motorists driving across Minnesota are expected … [Read more...] about “Orange Cones, No Phones”

Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed

Lights are allowed on drums in Minnesota, but Minnesota DOT is thinking about eliminating them. Some feel they can be a distraction. They are not required on drums. Care should be taken not to use … [Read more...] about Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed

Nighttime work restrictions and conditions

Some states have found an increase in the amount of work that must be done at night. Minnesota DOT made a commitment to improve the safety of construction work zones by implementing a team to make … [Read more...] about Nighttime work restrictions and conditions

Automated speed enforcement in work zones

Minnesota DOT has done a detailed study of automated speed enforcement in work zones using equipment from two vendors. … [Read more...] about Automated speed enforcement in work zones

Fluorescent yellow-green vests

Minnesota DOT uses fluorescent yellow-green vest with solid 3 inch orange stripes. MnDOT did its own study polling 10,000 people attending the state fair to look at dummies and state which color was … [Read more...] about Fluorescent yellow-green vests

Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones

Minnesota uses off-duty state patrol officers to reduce vehicle speeds in work zones by parking at the start or throughout the construction area. Lower speeds lead to fewer crashes. Also, the … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones

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