North Carolina DOT requires Engineering Grade sheeting for drums and barricades. In addition, North Carolina requires three orange and two white stripes on drums. The MUTCD requires only two orange … [Read more...] about Switched from Construction/Engineering Grade sheeting to High-Intensity sheeting for barrels and barricades
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State rules or regulations that require 24 hour maintenance of temporary traffic warning devices along highway work zones
North Carolina does not have general statutes (state laws) that require 24-hour surveillance for work zone traffic control devices. Instead, contract specifications identify this option when needed. … [Read more...] about State rules or regulations that require 24 hour maintenance of temporary traffic warning devices along highway work zones
Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce delay in work zones
North Carolina obtains actual traffic count data to establish work/non-work periods, restricts construction hauling operations during peak hours, provides for normal travel lane widths whenever … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce delay in work zones
Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones
North Carolina uses changeable message signs that display advisory information to motorists, wide pavement markings and temporary pavement markers during construction, rumble strips applied to … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones
Incident management techniques on major construction projects
North Carolina uses motorist assistance patrol vehicles (24-hour), towing of disabled or abandoned vehicles, preselected emergency detour routes with covered signing, and changeable message signs for … [Read more...] about Incident management techniques on major construction projects
NCDOT Work Zone Safety Program
NCDOT's Work Zone Safety Program aims to significantly reduce work zone crashes and fatalities by increasing work zone safety awareness and education across the state. The program is reaching out to … [Read more...] about NCDOT Work Zone Safety Program