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
Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA) requirement
WSDOT does not require the use of TMAs but they are highly recommended for many work operations. For WSDOT construction projects TMAs are routinely included as a per each bid item in the contract. If … [Read more...] about Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA) requirement
Prevention of work zone related injuries and fatalities
The Washington DOT Work Zone Safety Task Force is dedicated to the prevention of work zone related injuries and fatalities. Established in August 1993, the task force was created to examine work zone … [Read more...] about Prevention of work zone related injuries and fatalities
Rules and procedures for Washington State Department of Transportation employees to plan for and obtain work zone traffic control assistance from the Washington State Patrol
An instructional letter establishing rules and procedures for Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) employees to plan for and obtain work zone traffic control assistance from the … [Read more...] about Rules and procedures for Washington State Department of Transportation employees to plan for and obtain work zone traffic control assistance from the Washington State Patrol
Certification requirements for personnel designing and setting up work zone traffic control
Washington DOT requires certification for personnel setting up and designing work zones. WSDOT has a requirement on the special provisions that every large contract have a certified Traffic Control … [Read more...] about Certification requirements for personnel designing and setting up work zone traffic control