Generally the project designer designs traffic control plans. There have been problems with the involvement of consultants. Some problems are lack of good knowledge of MUTCD Part 6 and WisDOT … [Read more...] about Individual responsible for the design of traffic control plans; Involvement of consultants and associated problems
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Conditions for using temporary concrete barriers
In Wisconsin, temporary concrete barriers are used under the following conditions: bridge deck rehabilitation projects, bridge painting, some bridge overlays, many crossover transitions, and … [Read more...] about Conditions for using temporary concrete barriers
ITS technologies, lane rental, A+B bidding, queue detection, and other new and innovative strategies
In Wisconsin, District 2 is able to use its freeway management system for the I-94 E/W Freeway project (camera surveillance, variable message signs, etc.)Lane rental has been used on 2 projects.A+B … [Read more...] about ITS technologies, lane rental, A+B bidding, queue detection, and other new and innovative strategies
Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed
Lights are allowed on drums in Wisconsin. They are required on drums only in tapers or transitions. LED lights are allowed. … [Read more...] about Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed
Lane closure standard drawing for multilane highway
Standard drawing shows additional advance signing and two arrow panels, as compared to MUTCD Figure TA-33. … [Read more...] about Lane closure standard drawing for multilane highway
Use of flashing arrow panels in lane closure on multilane road
Wisconsin's practice is to use two arrow panels for each lane closure taper. … [Read more...] about Use of flashing arrow panels in lane closure on multilane road