This study investigates the impact of road signs on traffic congestion during road repairs using a cellular automaton (CA) model. The model simulates an urban dual-lane one-way road, incorporating a … [Read more...] about Impact of Road Sign on Traffic Congestion During Road Repair: A Cellular Automaton Model Study
Construction and Maintenance
Nighttime the Right Time for Construction?
As Illinois delivers the largest capital construction program in its history through the $45 billion Rebuild Illinois initiative, overnight road construction has become increasingly common across the … [Read more...] about Nighttime the Right Time for Construction?
NDOT Provides Update on I-80 Projects, Urges Nebraskans to Drive Safely in Work Zones
Major construction and rehabilitation projects are underway or nearing completion along Nebraska’s Interstate 80 corridor, spanning from Ogallala to Omaha. Initiated in 2024 and 2025, these projects … [Read more...] about NDOT Provides Update on I-80 Projects, Urges Nebraskans to Drive Safely in Work Zones
Maintaining Roads and Keeping Workers Safe Is a Constant Effort
Maintaining safe and reliable roadways requires more than materials and machinery—it depends on planning, preparedness, and strong leadership. This article highlights the work of Kevin Lenox, a TxDOT … [Read more...] about Maintaining Roads and Keeping Workers Safe Is a Constant Effort
Night Versus Day Work—Balancing Safety, Operations, and Constructability for Short-Term Operations on Two-Lane Roads
Allowable work hours (AWH), also known as Allowable Closure Hours or Limitations on Operations, for a contract dictate which hours of the day construction and maintenance activities may occur and are … [Read more...] about Night Versus Day Work—Balancing Safety, Operations, and Constructability for Short-Term Operations on Two-Lane Roads
Construction for the I-80 and Middle Road Interchange Near Bettendorf Has Begun
The Iowa Department of Transportation is advising motorists to expect traffic impacts from construction at the Interstate 80 and Middle Road interchange near Bettendorf. Work is underway to build a … [Read more...] about Construction for the I-80 and Middle Road Interchange Near Bettendorf Has Begun