New York DOT uses Engineering Grade sheeting on drums but recently revised the specifications to allow sheetings meeting ASTM Type III requirements. … [Read more...] about Switched from Construction/Engineering Grade sheeting to High-Intensity sheeting for barrels and barricades
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Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-volume, urban freeways
New York DOT not only allows staging changes to be made at night, but in some of the state's urban areas requires it. NYDOT may require additional lighting units to make sure that all areas with … [Read more...] about Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-volume, urban freeways
New traffic control methods for mobile work zones and their effectiveness in reducing crashes
New York has developed a set of typical methods for mobile work zone traffic control that try to balance the information needs of the driver with resource realities of maintenance crews. Its draft … [Read more...] about New traffic control methods for mobile work zones and their effectiveness in reducing crashes
Changing light bulbs on overhead signs
NYDOT closes the lane directly under the work and the adjacent lane if there is a possibility that the lift apparatus could swing over the adjacent lane. This applies to bridge inspection and any … [Read more...] about Changing light bulbs on overhead signs
Lane lines in work zones
New York normally uses 4 inch wide markings, with 6 inch markings on interstates. Work zones do not use wider markings. … [Read more...] about Lane lines in work zones
Use of drone radar in work zones
NYDOT has used drone radar in rural stationary work zones. It was effective in some locations, but generally has not been effective in reducing speeds. Drivers who travel the route routinely quickly … [Read more...] about Use of drone radar in work zones