Washington DOT requires that temporary traffic control devices be removed by the contractor in reverse order. Recently, the allowance of the removal of channelizing devices with the flow of traffic … [Read more...] about Removing temporary traffic control devices with the flow of traffic vs. backing the work vehicle behind to remove the devices
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Sand Barrels in Work Zones
WSDOT includes information on inertial barrier systems in Washington's standard plan documents. See "C-90.10-00 Impact Attenuator Inertial Barrier Configurations" on the website below for details. … [Read more...] about Sand Barrels in Work Zones
Center lane closure
In many instances Washington shoulder widths and pavement depths do not allow shifting a full lane of traffic onto them, so WSDOT probably couldn't accomodate the plan as shown (S&P2956-1.pdf and … [Read more...] about Center lane closure
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