Specific processes, procedures and guidelines to support implementation of the policy are developed and communicated through the Work Zone Safety and Mobility Manual. This manual also includes methods … [Read more...] about Michigan Department of Transportation Work Zone Safety and Mobility Manual
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Evaluation of the Dynamic Late Lane Merge System at Freeway Construction Work Zones
In normal work zones with lane closures, drivers do not merge at any one definite point, thus causing sudden interruption in traffic flow and sometimes higher delay. The dynamic late lane merge system … [Read more...] about Evaluation of the Dynamic Late Lane Merge System at Freeway Construction Work Zones
New Laws Expected to Improve Safety in Michigan Road Construction Work Zones
Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm signed signed into law two bills that stiffen the penalties for injuring or killing another person in a Michigan road construction work zone. The legislation (Public Acts 296 … [Read more...] about New Laws Expected to Improve Safety in Michigan Road Construction Work Zones
2005 Work Zone Speed Limits
The Bureau of Highways issued an Instructional Memorandum in 2005 titled “Guidelines to Establish Speed Limits in Work Zones” (BOHIM 2005-16). This advisory is being issued as there appears to be … [Read more...] about 2005 Work Zone Speed Limits
MDOT’s Lane Closure Web Site Helps Motorists Avoid Construction Delays
This news release announced Lane Closure Report, a Web-based bulletin of closures and restrictions on state roads throughout the seven MDOT regions. The website is a convenient way for motorists to … [Read more...] about MDOT’s Lane Closure Web Site Helps Motorists Avoid Construction Delays