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Work Near Signalized and Unsignalized Intersections

Intersections traditionally represent an area of safety concern given conflicting movements that increase the frequency and severity of traffic crashes as compared to other road locations. This issue … [Read more...] about Work Near Signalized and Unsignalized Intersections

Disasters Near Work Zones

When a closure due to road or bridge construction coincides with an adverse event such as a severe storm, earthquake, or forest fire, difficulties in minimizing traffic delays, reducing the risk of … [Read more...] about Disasters Near Work Zones

Planning for Rapid Response to Disasters Near Roadway Work Zones

Feedback Loop and Lessons Learned Documentation on Work Zones: Importance and Practice

This webinar focused on the documentation of feedback loop and lessons learned in work zones and how that could impact construction. Olivia Townsend from Florida DOT and Daniel Smith from MoDOT … [Read more...] about Feedback Loop and Lessons Learned Documentation on Work Zones: Importance and Practice

Rapid Response Techniques for Disasters Near Roadway Work Zones: Temporary Bridges and Expedient Culverts

Work zone traffic management requires consideration of both normal conditions and potentialemergencies. Adverse events such as severe storms and forest fires are becoming increasinglycommon in much of … [Read more...] about Rapid Response Techniques for Disasters Near Roadway Work Zones: Temporary Bridges and Expedient Culverts

Rapid Response Techniques for Disasters Near Roadway Work Zones: Temporary Roundabouts

Work zone traffic management requires consideration of both normal conditions and potentialemergencies. The combination of a construction closure and an adverse event such as a severe … [Read more...] about Rapid Response Techniques for Disasters Near Roadway Work Zones: Temporary Roundabouts