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”
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Penalty for failing to promptly open lanes beyond the lane closure limit
Minnesota DOT has a standard charge of $500.00 per hour penalty when a contractor fails to remove temporary lane closure restrictions outside the permitted hours. This is a uniform charge and is not … [Read more...] about Penalty for failing to promptly open lanes beyond the lane closure limit
Work zone inspection requirements, frequency, documentation, etc.
In Minnesota, inspections take place on every calendar day that traffic control devices are in use. No scheduled time is specified. Written report of each inspection is given to engineer weekly. The … [Read more...] about Work zone inspection requirements, frequency, documentation, etc.
Permit requirements to install/erect temporary traffic control warning signs and other temporary traffic control devices along roadways
Minnesota has a field manual, Temporary Traffic Control Zone Layouts, that is part of the Minnesota MUTCD and applicable to all agencies performing work on any street or highway in Minnesota. Permits … [Read more...] about Permit requirements to install/erect temporary traffic control warning signs and other temporary traffic control devices along roadways
Work zone speed limit
In Minnesota, design speeds used for designing work zone geometrics depend on design speeds of approaching and departing roadways. Methods found to be effective for motorist compliance include: … [Read more...] about Work zone speed limit
Vehicle Safety Lights
Minnesota DOT has a warning light standard for its fleet and for contractor vehicles inside workzones: MnDOT will only recognize LED lights that meet the California Title 13 standards and MUST be on … [Read more...] about Vehicle Safety Lights