Virginia Work Area Protection Manual pg. 5 specifies that devices are to be removed at completion or suspension of work. The state has 1-2 inspectors in each of its 9 districts. They use a checklist … [Read more...] about Enforcement of contractor removal of traffic control devices when not in use
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Certification requirements for personnel designing and setting up work zone traffic control
VDOT has training requirements for personnel involved in the planning, designing, supervising, implementation, inspection, and maintenance of work zone traffic control. Only persons completing … [Read more...] about Certification requirements for personnel designing and setting up work zone traffic control
Placement of G20-1 signs
The Virginia DOT places the G20-1 sign (Road Work Next XX Miles) in advance of the W20-1 sign (in Virginia, modified to read "Road Work Ahead") for projects in excess of 2 miles in length. … [Read more...] about Placement of G20-1 signs
Requirement for using channelizing devices (e.g. cones) to separate traffic from the work area for a work operation
In Virginia, 36-inch cones are required in this type of operation to close off and delineate the lane being worked on for roadways greater than 20 feet wide, regardless of whether a pilot vehicle is … [Read more...] about Requirement for using channelizing devices (e.g. cones) to separate traffic from the work area for a work operation
Use of orange fluorescent sheeting on STOP/SLOW paddles
Virginia DOT has required the use of fluorescent orange prismatic lens sheeting for the SLOW side of the paddle, and high-intensity (encapsulated lens) sheeting for the STOP side of the paddle, since … [Read more...] about Use of orange fluorescent sheeting on STOP/SLOW paddles
Switched from Construction/Engineering Grade sheeting to High-Intensity sheeting for drums and barricades
Virginia DOT has switched to high-intensity sheeting for all of its barrels and Type III barricades. The changeover was completed in 1996. Beginning with January 1, 2010 advertisements, fluorescent … [Read more...] about Switched from Construction/Engineering Grade sheeting to High-Intensity sheeting for drums and barricades