From Massachusetts Department of Transportation About the flagger certification program: "In accordance with 701 CMR § 7.07(2), the Massachusetts Department of Transportation has the authority to … [Read more...] about Flagger training and certification requirements
Use of police on construction projects
Below is a link to the executed contract with Florida Highway Patrol for speed enforcement in work zones. Refer to page 10 of the pdf document for the method of compensation. This is not part of the … [Read more...] about Use of police on construction projects
Traffic control measures used in work zones
Depending on the type of work and location, typically in southwestern Virginia along Interstate routes, they utilize fixed overhead variable message signs, portable changeable message boards, speed … [Read more...] about Traffic control measures used in work zones
Changing light bulbs on overhead signs
In Illinois, contractors are given the option of working over a traffic lane or closing the lane. All of their contractors prefer working over a closed lane. State specifications are very strict … [Read more...] about Changing light bulbs on overhead signs
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
Changing light bulbs on overhead signs
Missouri DOT's policy is that when working over traffic from a man-lift or bucket type truck, the operator will position the bucket so any material/equipment dropped will fall within the basket. When … [Read more...] about Changing light bulbs on overhead signs