Night Road Work Planning & Implementation

The course begins with an overview of basic concepts and principles related to work zone traffic control. Unit 1 presents a decision process for determining whether or not to do night work and discusses project conceptual designs. Unit 2 covers traffic control plan design and includes material on night work concerns and enhancements. Unit 3 is on traffic control devices and safety features, including channelizing and delineation devices, changeable message signs, flagging operations, temporary lighting, etc. Unit 4 covers night work operations, including contractor operational plans, enforcement and police services, and public awareness activities. There are handouts and exercises for each unit. This course is based upon findings published in reports 475, 476 and final report 17-17 of the National Cooperative Highway Research Program of the Transportation Research Board.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Develop a procedure to determine when night work is the desirable means to accomplish a highway construction or maintenance activity
• Develop guidelines for safe, effective traffic control and work operations on highway construction and maintenance projects conducted at night