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 traffic crashes and protecting the health and safety of workers and public can arise. It is sometimes possible to handle the situation by reopening traffic lanes in the main construction area, but in other cases it may be necessary to build a route quickly.

This training details techniques that can be deployed for this rapid response as well as outlines actions that can be taken by agencies in the planning and design phases to make their work zones more resilient during an adverse event.