New York does not prohibit the use of salvaged rail. It is used only for temporary applications at the discretion of field staff. NYDOT does not have the procedure to verify and certify that the … [Read more...] about Salvaged and/or re-galvanized guardrail on construction projects
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Temporary Movable (“Zipper”) Barrier systems in work zones
New York has used movable concrete barrier. The New York Thruway Authority has a permanent movable barrier operation on the Tappan Zee Bridge carrying I-87 and I-287 across the Hudson River. Lanes are … [Read more...] about Temporary Movable (“Zipper”) Barrier systems in work zones
Application of types of temporary/removable pavement marking material and special linestriping material
New York uses paint and removable tape, sometimes supplemented with temporary raised markers. NYDOT is experimenting with the 3M wet-reflective tape for wet-weather performance. The state has … [Read more...] about Application of types of temporary/removable pavement marking material and special linestriping material
Use of signing to inform motorists of a website address they may access to receive construction project information
In New York State they have used a similar sign but with an 800 phone number rather than a website. … [Read more...] about Use of signing to inform motorists of a website address they may access to receive construction project information
Permit requirements to install/erect temporary traffic control warning signs and other temporary traffic control devices along roadways
NY state highway law requires anyone wanting access to highway right-of-way to get a Highway Work Permit. Even local governments wanting to install traffic control devices on a state highway must get … [Read more...] about Permit requirements to install/erect temporary traffic control warning signs and other temporary traffic control devices along roadways
Penalty for failing to promptly open lanes beyond the lane closure limit
New York calculates user delay costs on a project-by-project basis to determine the appropriate liquidated damage or lane rental amount for failure to return lanes to full service. They use an … [Read more...] about Penalty for failing to promptly open lanes beyond the lane closure limit