From Rhode Island Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction: "914.02 QUALIFICATIONS. Provide flagpersons who are trained in safe traffic control practices … [Read more...] about Flagger training and certification requirements
Rhode Island
Center lane closure
RI does not have the many 10' to 12' high-speed shoulders that can be used as travel lanes, so work crews do most its interstate and limited-access paving at night. Crews normally go to one lane of … [Read more...] about Center lane closure
Measuring work zone performance
Rhode Island does not have formal procedures to measure work zone performance at this time. Like most states, Rhode Island tries to minimize the congestion resulting from construction activities by … [Read more...] about Measuring work zone performance
Removing temporary traffic control devices with the flow of traffic vs. backing the work vehicle behind to remove the devices
Rhode Island DOT uses the conventional method of backing the work vehicle to remove temporary traffic control devices. … [Read more...] about Removing temporary traffic control devices with the flow of traffic vs. backing the work vehicle behind to remove the devices
Maintenance guidelines for cable barrier systems
Information provided below is from an email survey conducted in 2009 __________________ Rhode Island has a maintenance program called "replace it when it is damaged." Given the continued … [Read more...] about Maintenance guidelines for cable barrier systems
Traffic control for volunteer litter pickup crews
Rhode Island DOT does not allow volunteer litter pickup on high-speed or limited-access facilities. The state uses a work release program through its adult corrections department. Rhode Island used … [Read more...] about Traffic control for volunteer litter pickup crews