The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) brought awareness to the importance of work zone safety for the entire month of April. MDOT ran a public education campaign throughout the month, … [Read more...] about Drive Smart in Work Zones
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Flagger training and certification requirements
From Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) Standard Specifications: "Flaggers shall be provided as necessary to handle traffic in accordance with the contract documents and latest edition … [Read more...] about Flagger training and certification requirements
Single-post, temporary sign support with sandbag ballast
Mississippi uses single u-posts for warning signs up to 36-inch and double u-posts for 48-inch warning signs. For directional signs, the state uses u-posts (from two up to however many it takes). … [Read more...] about Single-post, temporary sign support with sandbag ballast
Vehicle warning lights
Mississippi DOT has not done any specific research regarding vehicle warning light effectiveness. Rotating halogen, strobe, and LED warning lights are allowed on MsDOT vehicles. Maintenance, … [Read more...] about Vehicle warning lights
Penalty for failing to promptly open lanes beyond the lane closure limit
Mississippi currently uses lane rental fees on certain type projects, usually on interstate projects and other high-volume routes. Road user costs associated with delays determine the dollar amount of … [Read more...] about Penalty for failing to promptly open lanes beyond the lane closure limit
Time frame allowed for lane closure setup (e.g., 9:00am to 3:30pm)
In Mississippi, when lane closure times are specified in the contract the contractor cannot close a lane until the time specified and must have the closure down by the ending time specified. If a … [Read more...] about Time frame allowed for lane closure setup (e.g., 9:00am to 3:30pm)