Illinois allows lights on drums, preferred in bad weather. Lights are required on roads over 25,000 ADT. For roads under 25,000 ADT, lights are required only at tapers and transitions. LED lights are … [Read more...] about Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed
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Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed
In Indiana, lights are required on drums in tapers, transitions, or hazardous situations. LED lights are not allowed. … [Read more...] about Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed
Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed
In Michigan, lights are required on drums for night work. LED lights are allowed. … [Read more...] about Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed
Evaluation of Plastic Drum Specifications
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) developed a draft specification for plastic drums which outlines the desired properties and characteristics of a plastic drum and specifies certain … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Plastic Drum Specifications
Robotic Traffic Barrels Could Save Time, Prevent Accidents
A mechanical engineering professor at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln has created robotic traffic barrels that can help protect road workers by moving with construction teams as they work. … [Read more...] about Robotic Traffic Barrels Could Save Time, Prevent Accidents
Top-mounted object markers for delineation of portable concrete barrier wall on highway projects or alternative devices
Standard 701321-02 shows Illinois' basic object marker barrier wall attachment. Most designers are now opting for the Detail A option using barrier wall reflectors. This marker attachment design has … [Read more...] about Top-mounted object markers for delineation of portable concrete barrier wall on highway projects or alternative devices