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Training

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.

Provider: Iowa State University
Languages: English
Locations: ONLINE
Website: Link to URL
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Related documents:

  • Planning for Rapid Response to Disasters Near Roadway Work Zones
  • Rapid Response Techniques for Disasters Near Roadway Work Zones
  • Rapid Response Techniques for Disasters Near Roadway Work Zones: Temporary Bridges and Expedient Culverts
  • Rapid Response Techniques for Disasters Near Roadway Work Zones: Temporary Low-Water Crossings
  • Rapid Response Techniques for Disasters Near Roadway Work Zones: Temporary Roundabouts
  • Rapid Response Techniques for Disasters Near Roadway Work Zones: Expedient Roads and Trails Overview
  • Rapid Response Techniques for Disasters Near Roadway Work Zones: Surfacing Options for Expedient Roads
  • Rapid Response Techniques for Disasters Near Roadway Work Zones: Bagged-Aggregate Construction for Traffic Management
Record Types: Courses and Programs
Topics: Disaster Relief; Work Zones

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