This study investigated the effectiveness of various barrier-mounted reflectors. Barrier delineators come in different shapes and sizes, and their materials and installation labor costs also differ. … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Delineation Systems for Temporary Traffic Barriers in Work Zones
Washington State Department of Transportation
Work Zone Safety Legislation: Work Zone Safety Legislation Gives Workers Added Protection
Drivers speeding through work zones create a substantial risk of injury or death to flaggers and other construction crew workers within highway work zones. In 1994, a new law was enacted by the … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety Legislation: Work Zone Safety Legislation Gives Workers Added Protection
Roboflagger Takes a Stand for Work Zone Safety on US 2
A new kind of worker joins the ranks of WSDOT construction crews: the roboflagger. The roboflagger is WSDOT's latest tool to make work zones safer for both driver and crews. Remotely controlled by a … [Read more...] about Roboflagger Takes a Stand for Work Zone Safety on US 2
Design – Work Zone Typical Traffic Control Plans
The Work Zone Typical Traffic Control Plans include typical traffic control plans for flagging operations, lane closures, shoulder closures. They are adaptable to many roadway conditions and work … [Read more...] about Design – Work Zone Typical Traffic Control Plans