Four volumes are included in this standard. Volume I - Maintenance Techniques: contains chapters on maintenance of the road surface, overlays and rehabilitation, drainage, traffic engineering and … [Read more...] about Maintenance Practices for Local Roads
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
PennDOT Conducting On-line Survey to Gauge Awareness of Work Zone Safety Laws
PennDOT is conducting an on-line survey to measure public awareness of Pennsylvania's work zone laws. The 11-question survey asks drivers about their knowledge of work zone driving requirements and … [Read more...] about PennDOT Conducting On-line Survey to Gauge Awareness of Work Zone Safety Laws
Highway Construction to Continue Through Winter Months “Work-Zone-Safety is the #1 Issue as Largest Highway Construction Season Progresses”
As Pennsylvania's largest construction season progresses, PENNDOT would like to remind motorists that many construction projects will remain active throughout the winter months. Motorists should use … [Read more...] about Highway Construction to Continue Through Winter Months “Work-Zone-Safety is the #1 Issue as Largest Highway Construction Season Progresses”
Implementing Act 229 of 2002 in Construction, Maintenance & Utility Project
The purpose of Act 229 is to improve work zone safety by requiring headlights in work zones, erecting signs at the beginning and end of all"active work zones," increasing penalties for moving … [Read more...] about Implementing Act 229 of 2002 in Construction, Maintenance & Utility Project
New Law Requiring Headlights to Be Turned on in Work Zones Goes into Effect Feb. 21
Acting State Transportation Secretary Allen D. Biehler announced that starting on Friday, Feb. 21, motorists must turn their vehicles' headlights on when traveling through a work zone to comply with … [Read more...] about New Law Requiring Headlights to Be Turned on in Work Zones Goes into Effect Feb. 21
New Work Zone Laws Explained: 15-day License Suspension for Speeding at Least 11 mph Above Posted Limit
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PENNDOT) is joining with law enforcement to issue an important reminder: new work zone safety laws take effect today (June 23, 2003), and you can lose … [Read more...] about New Work Zone Laws Explained: 15-day License Suspension for Speeding at Least 11 mph Above Posted Limit