Traditional and innovative ways of constructing temporary roads at a construction site are considered. The basic principles of the preparation of construction operations are given, which should be … [Read more...] about Arrangement and Safe Operation of Auto-Roads on a Construction Site
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Impact Assessment of Long-Term Work Zones in Arterial Roads on Commercial Activities in Dammam Metropolitan Area, Saudi Arabia
This paper assesses the impact of long-term work zones in arterial roads on commercial activities in Dammam Metropolitan area. The study focuses on two cases of long-term work zones in arterials in … [Read more...] about Impact Assessment of Long-Term Work Zones in Arterial Roads on Commercial Activities in Dammam Metropolitan Area, Saudi Arabia
Designing Work Space Access Points to Better Accommodate Large Trucks
Large trucks have been significantly over-represented in work zone crashes nationally for the past several years. Many of these crashes involve rear-end collisions. One way to reduce rear-end … [Read more...] about Designing Work Space Access Points to Better Accommodate Large Trucks
Local Business Owner Faces Impact of Hwy 231 Closure
A business owner says he has seen a decrease in business ever since Highway 231 shut down. There are barricades blocking off the road. The Alabama Department of Transportation says the barricades are … [Read more...] about Local Business Owner Faces Impact of Hwy 231 Closure
Improving Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety in Work Zones
On December 4, the UNC Highway Safety Research Center hosted a webinar on the unique problems faced by nonmotorized road users in work zones. Topics focused on the importance of maintaining mobility … [Read more...] about Improving Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety in Work Zones
Use of Smart Work Zone Technology to Improve Work Space Access Point Safety
Large trucks have been significantly over-represented in work zone crashes. About one-half of those crashes involved a passenger vehicle running into the back of a large truck. One way to reduce … [Read more...] about Use of Smart Work Zone Technology to Improve Work Space Access Point Safety