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North Carolina

NC Vision Zero Initiative

This is a state-wide program which aims to eliminate roadway deaths and serious injuries using data-driven prevention strategies. … [Read more...] about NC Vision Zero Initiative

Lane closure restrictions

North Carolina establishes lane closure restrictions based on its assumption of work zone capacities, comparing hourly volumes to the work zone capacities below. Work zone Capacity Ranges: I. … [Read more...] about Lane closure restrictions

Time frame allowed for lane closure setup (e.g., 9:00am to 3:30pm)

North Carolina interprets lane closure times as: - The lane cannot be closed until 9:00am, but the contractor could place drums or cones along the side of the road. - Signs cannot be displayed until … [Read more...] about Time frame allowed for lane closure setup (e.g., 9:00am to 3:30pm)

Work zone speed limit

In North Carolina: Speed reduction is used for long-term application (i.e., posted regulatory speed limit signs) for work zones where geometry and/or lane width/shoulder width restrictions occur on … [Read more...] about Work zone speed limit

Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-v

North Carolina DOT allows changes to an already installed setup if deemed necessary for more efficient traffic operational compliance. Examples would be decreasing or increasing drum or cone spacing, … [Read more...] about Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-v

Lane closures in rainy weather

In contracts without time restrictions for temporary lane closure installations or removals, the North Carolina Department of Transportation requires removal of the temporary lane closure only when … [Read more...] about Lane closures in rainy weather

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