A National Highways competition has successfully trialed innovative technologies aimed at reducing roadwork disruptions and costs. Alchera Technologies developed an AI-powered system that optimized … [Read more...] about New Technology Trial Reduces Delays for Drivers And Cuts Cost of Roadworks
Construction Management
365-Day Sectional Work Zone Schedule Optimization for Road Networks Considering Economies of Scale and User Cost
This study proposes a methodology for deriving the optimal work zone schedule for the annual routine maintenance planning in an infrastructure asset management system considering the (i) economies of … [Read more...] about 365-Day Sectional Work Zone Schedule Optimization for Road Networks Considering Economies of Scale and User Cost
Changes in Roadwork Policy Will Affect Drivers but WSDOT Says Workers Have to Be Kept Safe
In response to an alarming increase in roadwork zone fatalities, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has prioritized worker safety over driver convenience. Despite a reduction in … [Read more...] about Changes in Roadwork Policy Will Affect Drivers but WSDOT Says Workers Have to Be Kept Safe
National Highways Trials AI to Ease Roadwork Problems
National Highways has selected three innovative proposals utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to mitigate traffic disruptions caused by roadworks. These winning ideas, chosen from a pool of … [Read more...] about National Highways Trials AI to Ease Roadwork Problems
Streamlining Road Construction With AI
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
Determining the Most Economical Work Zone Lengths for Rural Highway Rehabilitation Projects
Despite the wealth of research that has sought to understand the effects of highway work zones, very little definitive information is available concerning the determination of work zone length (WZL) … [Read more...] about Determining the Most Economical Work Zone Lengths for Rural Highway Rehabilitation Projects