South Carolina avoids speed limit reductions except during lane closures or geometric changes. … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce delay in work zones
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Use of flashing stop/slow paddle
South Dakota DOT decided to experiment with flashing stop/slow paddles on two state-maintenance projects and several county maintenance projects in 1995. Maintenance crews were impressed with the … [Read more...] about Use of flashing stop/slow paddle
Pace vehicles or speed control vehicles to limit driver speeds through construction work zones
Highway troopers are used in South Carolina. One vehicle in center of roadway with flashing lights is generally sufficient. … [Read more...] about Pace vehicles or speed control vehicles to limit driver speeds through construction work zones
Warning lights on channelizing devices
South Carolina has discontinued the use of warning lights on drums and has drastically limited their use with Type II barricades. The high-intensity reflective sheeting is much brighter than warning … [Read more...] about Warning lights on channelizing devices
Switched from Construction/Engineering Grade sheeting to High-Intensity sheeting for barrels and barricades
South Carolina has required no less than Type III High-Intensity sheeting on all signs and traffic control devices in work zones for more than 15 years. … [Read more...] about Switched from Construction/Engineering Grade sheeting to High-Intensity sheeting for barrels and barricades
“Let ’em Work, Let ’em Live”
The “Let ‘Em Work, Let ‘Em Live” Work Zone Safety Campaign conducted between 2002 and 2005 included a public education campaign, worker training for both SCDOT employees and contractors employees and … [Read more...] about “Let ’em Work, Let ’em Live”