In Nevada, depending on the location of the project, whether urban or rural, high speeds, high volumes, etc., the majority of work is done at night due to reduced traffic volumes. Changing the traffic … [Read more...] about Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-volume, urban freeways
Lane closures in rainy weather
Iowa has no specific policy regarding rain and opening lanes back up to public traffic. Depending on the type of work activity, oftentimes the lane cannot be opened in a short timeframe due to … [Read more...] about Lane closures in rainy weather
Lane closures in rainy weather
Vermont does not have a policy of opening one-lane traffic control during rain, as many one-lane lane closures are on bridge projects under signal control. In projects with paving, crews shut down … [Read more...] about Lane closures in rainy weather
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
Lane closures in rainy weather
Maryland DOT does ask for lane closures to be opened when rain is expected/starts. … [Read more...] about Lane closures in rainy weather
Lane closures in rainy weather
Virginia DOT does not have any written requirement to reopen closed lanes during rain. However, it is standard practice to open temporary lane closures, if possible, due to the increased chance of … [Read more...] about Lane closures in rainy weather