See Speed Limit Reductions in Work Zones on the web site below for guidance from Washington State DOT. … [Read more...] about Work zone speed limit
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Give ’em a Brake
The men and women who maintain and improve Washington's more than 7,000 miles of state highway ask you to slow down and pay extra attention to road construction signs. The Give 'Em A Brake" program … [Read more...] about Give ’em a Brake
Personal protective equipment requirements
Washington state DOT requires its employees to wear:Hard hats - Flaggers must wear a hard hat at all times. Other workers are required to wear a hard hat when performing certain work activities or … [Read more...] about Personal protective equipment requirements
Switched from Construction/Engineering Grade sheeting to High-Intensity sheeting for barrels and barricades
Washington's specs requires any of the following reflective material on barrels: At least 2 orange and 2 white circumferential stripes. Each stripe shall be 4 to 6 inches wide and shall be … [Read more...] about Switched from Construction/Engineering Grade sheeting to High-Intensity sheeting for barrels and barricades
Placement of G20-1 signs
Washington state uses the G20-1 sign infrequently. When used, it is placed in advance of the W20-1. … [Read more...] about Placement of G20-1 signs
Changing light bulbs on overhead signs
Washington DOT does not have a strict requirement that lanes be closed while changing lights or doing other overhead work that takes place over a live lane, but it is strongly recommended and … [Read more...] about Changing light bulbs on overhead signs