Rhode Island has an engineering division that prepares and/or reviews consultant designs. Once the PS&E is approved, the project is sent to Construction and administered by resident engineers. RI has … [Read more...] about Design and oversight of work zone operations
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Work zone impact thresholds
Rhode Island evaluates all closures based on volumes and the theoretical capacity of a lane indicated in HCM. RIDOT normally does not allow lane closures between 7am to 9am or 3pm to 6pm on any … [Read more...] about Work zone impact thresholds
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