This article examines the integration of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) into road construction management, emphasizing its role in optimizing traffic management and project scheduling. With … [Read more...] about Streamlining Road Construction With AI
Construction and Maintenance
Autonomous Vehicles: Implications for Winter Maintenance, Work Zones, and Traffic Flow
This article explores the impact of partially autonomous vehicles (AVs) on Minnesota roads, with a focus on winter conditions and work zones. Led by Professor Rajesh Rajamani, researchers utilized … [Read more...] about Autonomous Vehicles: Implications for Winter Maintenance, Work Zones, and Traffic Flow
MnDOT Study Examines Impact of Road Closures on Small Businesses
A recent Minnesota Department of Transportation study reveals that urban small businesses, especially single-location food services, suffered more from recent highway improvement projects compared to … [Read more...] about MnDOT Study Examines Impact of Road Closures on Small Businesses
The Effects of Highway Improvement Projects on Nearby Business Activity
This report analyzes how state-funded highway improvement projects in the seven county Twin Cities metropolitan area affected businesses in adjacent Census Tracts. The researchers first identify … [Read more...] about The Effects of Highway Improvement Projects on Nearby Business Activity
Work Zone Designer Series – Traffic Management and Safety During Winter Construction
Most State and many other transportation departments in the U.S. maintain roadway and/or work zone design manuals containing State specific regulations, policies, and design guidance for their … [Read more...] about Work Zone Designer Series – Traffic Management and Safety During Winter Construction
Assessment of Risk Factors Causing Delays in Road Construction in Egypt
Delays are a common problem in the global construction industry, affecting the development of the road construction industry, particularly in developing countries. Where, the construction industry … [Read more...] about Assessment of Risk Factors Causing Delays in Road Construction in Egypt