From Rhode Island Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction: "914.02 QUALIFICATIONS. Flagpersons must be trained in safe traffic control practices and … [Read more...] about Flagger training and certification requirements
Rhode Island
Use of signing to inform motorists of a website address they may access to receive construction project information
Rhode Island does not list the web site on its highway signing at this time. Instead signs have been installed with the 511 number and with a phone number to obtain info on construction projects. … [Read more...] about Use of signing to inform motorists of a website address they may access to receive construction project information
Permit requirements to install/erect temporary traffic control warning signs and other temporary traffic control devices along roadways
Rhode Island requires utility companies to obtain a utility permit prior to performing work within the state right of way. The permit requires contractors follow the MUTCD requirements for traffic … [Read more...] about Permit requirements to install/erect temporary traffic control warning signs and other temporary traffic control devices along roadways
Application of types of temporary/removable pavement marking material and special linestriping material
Rhode Island is presently using the following in most applications: Limited-access lane shifts are marked with wet reflective tape whenever possible. There are times when tape does not meet the … [Read more...] about Application of types of temporary/removable pavement marking material and special linestriping material
Vehicle warning lights
In RI, most construction vehicles are equipped with yellow strobe lights. Most construction pickups and SUVs have light bars, and passenger cars have strobes in the existing lights. … [Read more...] about Vehicle warning lights
Lane lines in work zones
For standard applications, Rhode Island DOT's typical lane line width is 6 inches.RIDOT does not implement wider lane lines in work zones. … [Read more...] about Lane lines in work zones