A construction worker was flagging in the middle of a South Boston intersection when police showed up and ordered her to stop. The incident was the latest flare-up in an increasingly tense dispute … [Read more...] about Police Turn Up Heat on Civilian Flaggers
State DOTs Campaign to Halt Workzone Deaths
State transportation departments along with dozens of local agencies and the Federal Highway Administration held events across the country this week to mark National Workzone Awareness Week. This … [Read more...] about State DOTs Campaign to Halt Workzone Deaths
A Decade of Safety Success
National Work Zone Awareness Week is now in its 11th year. This article attributes the decrease in the number of work zone fatalities since 2002 to the national effort of this work zone awareness … [Read more...] about A Decade of Safety Success
Message to Motorists: Give Your “Undivided Attention” in Roadway Construction Zones
As part of the National Work Zone Awareness Week promotional effort, this news release discussed the kick-off event, the theme for this year, and also offered safety tips for driving thru work zones. … [Read more...] about Message to Motorists: Give Your “Undivided Attention” in Roadway Construction Zones
District Department of Transportation Pedestrian Safety and Work Zone Standards: Covered and Open Walkways
The purpose of these standards is to provide guidance and standards to District Department of Transportation employees for reviewing construction of protected walkways on the sidewalks and roadways of … [Read more...] about District Department of Transportation Pedestrian Safety and Work Zone Standards: Covered and Open Walkways
Construction Manual
The Table of Contents is set up as follows: 00. Safety 01. General Requirements 02. Earthwork 03. Pipe 04. Major Structures 05. Subgrades and Bases 06. Asphalt Pavements 07. … [Read more...] about Construction Manual