Several conclusions can be drawn from the use of active traffic management in Houston: 1. Advance public information of impending work zone activity can minimize public complaints and erratic behavior … [Read more...] about Real-Time Traffic Control for Maintenance Work Zones
Construction and Maintenance
Evaluation of Traffic Control Devices for Rural High-Speed Maintenance Work Zones
This report documents the first year activities of a two-year project in which various work zone traffic control devices, treatments, and practices were implemented and evaluated. The focus has been … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Traffic Control Devices for Rural High-Speed Maintenance Work Zones
Cost-Benefit Highway Pavement Maintenance
Many methods used in highway maintenance plans are complex, and many agencies exclude work zone user cost components, such as vehicle operating costs, delay costs and crash costs when making project … [Read more...] about Cost-Benefit Highway Pavement Maintenance
Special Traffic Management Requirements for Maintenance Work Zones on Urban Freeways
This report identifies and describes the special traffic handling requirements for maintenance work zones on urban freeways. These special requirements stem from the high speeds, heavy traffic … [Read more...] about Special Traffic Management Requirements for Maintenance Work Zones on Urban Freeways
How Long Should Repair Take?
What's a reasonable length of time to expect drivers to put up with closed lanes, milled surfaces with manholes sticking up, and the general inconvenience of repairing a street' After a few calls to … [Read more...] about How Long Should Repair Take?
Automated Work-Zone Information System on Urban Freeway Rehabilitation: California Implementation
In October 2004, about 9 lane km of deteriorated truck lanes on Interstate 15 at Devore in Southern California was rebuilt during 18 days with extended one roadbed full-closures with the counterflow … [Read more...] about Automated Work-Zone Information System on Urban Freeway Rehabilitation: California Implementation