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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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
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
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
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)
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