Allowable work hours (AWH), also known as Allowable Closure Hours or Limitations on Operations, for a contract dictate which hours of the day construction and maintenance activities may occur and are … [Read more...] about Night Versus Day Work—Balancing Safety, Operations, and Constructability for Short-Term Operations on Two-Lane Roads
Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Managing the Traffic Impacts of Highway Infrastructure Constructions: A Framework for Construction Planning
Highway infrastructure construction projects often necessitate temporary traffic pattern changes, such as lane or road closures, which can impact mobility, safety, and the environment. This report … [Read more...] about Managing the Traffic Impacts of Highway Infrastructure Constructions: A Framework for Construction Planning
Considerations for Non-Motorized Users in Work Zones
This document offers suggestions for designing and managing work zones to consider non-motorized users such as pedestrians and bicyclists as well as a prompt list found in the appendix to assist with … [Read more...] about Considerations for Non-Motorized Users in Work Zones
Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety in Work Zones
This document provides a comprehensive overview of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety challenges in work zones and outlines practical mitigation strategies rooted in the Safe System Approach. It … [Read more...] about Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety in Work Zones
Lessons Learned from the Real-World Deployment of Multi-Sensor Fusion for Proactive Work Zone Safety Application
Proactive safety systems that anticipate and mitigate traffic risks before incidents occur are increasingly recognized as essential for improving work zone safety. Unlike traditional reactive methods, … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned from the Real-World Deployment of Multi-Sensor Fusion for Proactive Work Zone Safety Application
Real-Time Conflict Prediction for Large Truck Merging in Mixed Traffic at Work Zone Lane Closures
Large trucks substantially contribute to work zone-related crashes, primarily due to their large size and blind spots. When approaching a work zone, large trucks often need to merge into an adjacent … [Read more...] about Real-Time Conflict Prediction for Large Truck Merging in Mixed Traffic at Work Zone Lane Closures