In Wisconsin, the design speed generally used for designing work zone geometrics is the same speed used for normal roadway conditions. There is no set statewide work zone speed limit, and reductions … [Read more...] about Work zone speed limit
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Type “C” steady-burn lights on traffic control drums
Typically used only on drums in transitions/tapers or special cases. This policy of limiting the use of lights on drums took effect when the reflective sheeting was upgraded to high-intensity. … [Read more...] about Type “C” steady-burn lights on traffic control drums
Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones
Wisconsin uses extra police surveillance/enforcement, crews for snow/ice removal at applicable times of year, and selected on-ramp closures on some projects. … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones
Incident management techniques on major construction projects
Wisconsin uses extra police surveillance on major construction projects along with changeable message signs, highway advisory radio, and posting of alternate routes. Emergency pullouts for disabled … [Read more...] about Incident management techniques on major construction projects
Impact / Zone
Campaign attempted to personalize work zone workers. They could be your wife, mother, sister, brother, father, or best friend. … [Read more...] about Impact / Zone
Top-mounted object markers for delineation of portable concrete barrier wall on highway projects or alternative devices
Wisconsin has typically not used top-mounted object markers on portable concrete barrier. The normal practice is to use only side-mounted delineator reflectors at 20-foot spacing. On curved alignment … [Read more...] about Top-mounted object markers for delineation of portable concrete barrier wall on highway projects or alternative devices