New Hampshire does not require a truck-mounted attenuator (TMA) to protect workers or work vehicles during lane closure set-ups and removals. NHDOT has included some TMA requirements in … [Read more...] about Requirements for work or shadow vehicles to have Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA)
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Work zone use of steel plates with bridge cuts in pavement
New Hampshire has used steel plates on occasion to bridge certain highway and bridge work areas. One case was during the reconstruction of a railroad crossing as part of a pavement rehabilitation … [Read more...] about Work zone use of steel plates with bridge cuts in pavement
Time frame allowed for lane closure setup (e.g., 9:00am to 3:30pm)
In New Hampshire, "no lane closures before 9 a.m. or after 3 p.m." means that traffic must not be affected outside those times. For example, if the road has 2 lanes in each direction, then 2 lanes in … [Read more...] about Time frame allowed for lane closure setup (e.g., 9:00am to 3:30pm)
Personal protective equipment requirements
New Hampshire DOT requires hard hats, safety glasses, safety shoes, and safety vests when working on projects. Bright T-shirts are not allowed to be used instead of safety vests. See the following … [Read more...] about Personal protective equipment requirements
Work zone speed limit
New Hampshire DOT does not have any formal policy in place regarding speed limit reductions in work zones. In their coordination meetings, the Bureau of Highway Design and Bureau of Construction … [Read more...] about Work zone speed limit
Lane closures in rainy weather
NHDOT does not have a rain requirement for lane closures, long-term or short-term. In the case of short-term lane closures, if heavy rain was forecast that would affect contractor work activities, the … [Read more...] about Lane closures in rainy weather