The study evaluated two non-standard traffic control devices intended to assist motorists in locating business accesses during highway construction. The devices, blue tubular markers and blue signs … [Read more...] about Use of Signage and Blue Tubular Markers to Improve Access to Businesses during Construction
Channelizing Devices
Helping Businesses in Work Zones
Many business owners fear that highway construction projects will significantly reduce traffic to their businesses. Customers complain about the difficulty in finding business driveways in work zones. … [Read more...] about Helping Businesses in Work Zones
Evaluation of Modified Work Zone Traffic Control Devices at Business Accesses
Modified work zone traffic control devices at business accesses were evaluated on two Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) projects in 1999 and 2000. In Sweet Home, Oregon, on the Sweet-Home WCL … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Modified Work Zone Traffic Control Devices at Business Accesses
Delineation of Temporary Barriers in Work Zones, Volume II
The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of various delineation systems for use on construction sites. It was determined that vertical panels and reflective cylinders were … [Read more...] about Delineation of Temporary Barriers in Work Zones, Volume II
Lighted Guidance Tube Evaluation
This report summarizes the evaluation of the Lighted Guidance Tube (LGT), a 3M product used to delineate a temporary detour curve section on the Eddyville-Cline Hill Section construction project. The … [Read more...] about Lighted Guidance Tube Evaluation
Illinois Department of Transportation Highway Standards & District Specific Standards
These drawings show the details of various construction items and are used in conjunction with the Standard Specifications. The applicable Standards are referenced on the cover sheet of the plans. … [Read more...] about Illinois Department of Transportation Highway Standards & District Specific Standards