When we think of work zones, we often picture major interstate closures or long-term construction projects. But not all work zones last for days or weeks. Some are short duration work zones—quick … [Read more...] about Pothole Repairs
Construction and Maintenance
Evaluating Traffic Conflicts and Crash Risk in Nighttime Maintenance Operation Areas of Highways Using Vehicles’ Trajectory Data
Highway pavement maintenance operations are increasingly conducted at night, when lane reduction combined with the complexity of nighttime conditions elevates driving risks within maintenance … [Read more...] about Evaluating Traffic Conflicts and Crash Risk in Nighttime Maintenance Operation Areas of Highways Using Vehicles’ Trajectory Data
Quantitive Analysis of External Factors Influences Safety While Construction of Roadways in India
Ensuring safety during roadway construction is essential to protect workers, optimize project execution, and reduce accident rates. However, maintaining safety on construction sites is challenging due … [Read more...] about Quantitive Analysis of External Factors Influences Safety While Construction of Roadways in India
Bridge Construction Inspection Training Resources and Practices
Bridge construction inspection is a critical component in fulfilling the mission of state departments of transportation (DOTs) and the U.S. Federal Highway Administration to deliver high-performing … [Read more...] about Bridge Construction Inspection Training Resources and Practices
Analysis of Traffic Accidents in Construction Zone Reconstruction and Expansion Based on Text Mining
In the process of highway reconstruction and expansion, understanding the characteristics of traffic accidents is important for safety management and prevention. Currently, there is a relative lack of … [Read more...] about Analysis of Traffic Accidents in Construction Zone Reconstruction and Expansion Based on Text Mining
Minimizing Utility Issues During Construction: A Guide
Roadways intersect utility facilities above and below ground. Facilities such as water, sewer, natural gas, fiber optic, and electric lines may be impacted by highway improvement projects and often … [Read more...] about Minimizing Utility Issues During Construction: A Guide