In Wisconsin the G20-1 sign is usually placed at or near the beginning of the actual construction, so there would be one or more W20-1 signs in advance of the G20-1. … [Read more...] about Placement of G20-1 signs
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State rules or regulations that require 24 hour maintenance of temporary traffic warning devices along highway work zones
Wisconsin's Standard Specifications require the contractor to provide 24-hour emergency service, but does not require someone to be on site 24 hours per day. Some Wisconsin contracts use a bid item … [Read more...] about State rules or regulations that require 24 hour maintenance of temporary traffic warning devices along highway work zones
Warning lights on channelizing devices
Wisconsin policies on use of Type A & C lights are as follows: - Type C lights are typically only used on drums in tapers, not in tangents. - Type A lights are used on Type III barricades for … [Read more...] about Warning lights on channelizing devices
Switched from Construction/Engineering Grade sheeting to High-Intensity sheeting for barrels and barricades
Wisconsin DOT uses high-intensity sheeting on all drums and barricades in state contracts. Local agencies in Wisconsin may have different requirements for their roadways. … [Read more...] about Switched from Construction/Engineering Grade sheeting to High-Intensity sheeting for barrels and barricades
Lane closures in rainy weather
Wisconsin does not have a policy to reopen lane closures when it rains. Some work activities could continue during light rain, and pavement conditions may not always allow reopening the lane. … [Read more...] about Lane closures in rainy weather
Time frame allowed for lane closure setup (e.g., 9:00am to 3:30pm)
Wisconsin interprets lane closure restriction to mean that no lane closure setup can begin before 9am, and the lane closure devices would be removed from the traffic lane by 3pm. … [Read more...] about Time frame allowed for lane closure setup (e.g., 9:00am to 3:30pm)