Operation Orange Squeeze is a work zone safety initiative the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission started in 2015 in conjunction with the Pennsylvania State Police. Troopers trade in their police … [Read more...] about Operation Orange Squeeze
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Flagger training and certification requirements
From Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Publication 408/2016 SPECIFICATIONS: "Flagger Training. Provide flaggers that successfully completed a flagger-training course within the last 3 years … [Read more...] about Flagger training and certification requirements
Lane closures in rainy weather
Pennsylvania does not have any written policy or contract requirements to reopen lanes when an operation is suspended, such as during rain. It is left to the resident engineer's judgment whether to … [Read more...] about Lane closures in rainy weather
Switched from Construction/Engineering Grade sheeting to High-Intensity sheeting for barrels and barricades
Engineering Grade (Type 1) sheeting is not approved for use in Pennsylvania. Type 3 or greater sheetings are acceptable. … [Read more...] about Switched from Construction/Engineering Grade sheeting to High-Intensity sheeting for barrels and barricades
Warning lights on channelizing devices
In Pennsylvania, Type A and C lights on drums may be used at the TCP designer's discretion, but there is no requirement to use them. Type A lights may not be used if the distance between the lights is … [Read more...] about Warning lights on channelizing devices
“Slow Down – My Mommy Works Here” and “Slow Down, My Daddy Works Here.”
In a change from the standard "Give Them a Brake" construction zone safety campaign, PennDOT began using the "Slow Down, My [parental unit] Works Here" signs to tug at the heart strings of drivers and … [Read more...] about “Slow Down – My Mommy Works Here” and “Slow Down, My Daddy Works Here.”