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
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)
Work zone speed limit
In Mississippi, the elected highway commission is empowered by law to lower speed zones from the maximum set by law. Mississippi has developed standing commission orders to lower the speed zones in … [Read more...] about Work zone speed limit
Lane closures in rainy weather
Mississippi does not have a policy about reopening lanes in rainy weather. MsDOT leaves it up to the contractor to decide the best course of action. … [Read more...] about Lane closures in rainy weather