Because of the high traffic volumes during the normal workday on major urban transportation corridors, many construction operations are now being conducted during the nighttime. Nighttime work … [Read more...] about Dealing With Nighttime Construction Nuisances
Construction and Maintenance
The Right Road at the Right Time: Video Offers Keys to Preventive Maintenance Success
Introduces a new videotape, Preventive Maintenance: Project Selection, prepared by FHWA, the Foundation for Pavement Preservation, and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation … [Read more...] about The Right Road at the Right Time: Video Offers Keys to Preventive Maintenance Success
Project Development Methodologies for Reconstruction of Urban Freeways and Expressways: A Synthesis of Highway Practice
This synthesis presents a review of the current practices associated with the techniques and policies employed by state and local transportation agencies to address the many project development issues … [Read more...] about Project Development Methodologies for Reconstruction of Urban Freeways and Expressways: A Synthesis of Highway Practice
Arizona Tackles Work Zone Delays
This article explains two innovative programs developed by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), a motorist assist patrol and a travel-time incentive program. ADOT used the new approaches … [Read more...] about Arizona Tackles Work Zone Delays
Winter Maintenance
This course covers all aspects of winter operations- planning and organizing, methods of snow and ice control, salt usage, and winter equipment maintenance. It will include usage of snow maps, formal … [Read more...] about Winter Maintenance