Highway maintenance, like rehabilitation or resurfacing, on four-lane, two-way highways usually requires closing one or two lanes to set up a work zone. In this paper we evaluate several alternatives … [Read more...] about Work Zone Lengths for a Four-Lane Road with an Alternate Route
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The Cost of Construction Delays and Traffic Control for Life-Cycle Cost Analysis of Pavements
The objective of this report is to provide the Kentucky Department of Transportation Cabinent a reliable approach to quantifying / calculating "Road User Cost" -- often refered to as total user delay … [Read more...] about The Cost of Construction Delays and Traffic Control for Life-Cycle Cost Analysis of Pavements
Model for Analysis of Factors Affecting Construction Schedule in Highway Work Zones
In highway construction, it is not only important to understand the factors that affect the schedule but also to evaluate their probable severity and impact on project duration. However, there is … [Read more...] about Model for Analysis of Factors Affecting Construction Schedule in Highway Work Zones
Guidelines for the Application of Removable Rumble Strips
This work was initiated to assess the viability of removable rumble strips as replacements for asphalt rumble strips, particularly in short term highway work zones. The two rumble strips tested were … [Read more...] about Guidelines for the Application of Removable Rumble Strips
Pavement Resurfacing Intervals in Work Zone Optimization
Lane closures for highway resurfacing involve some intricate tradeoffs between the maintenance cost to highway agencies and the costs of delays and disruptions to motorists. Careful optimization of … [Read more...] about Pavement Resurfacing Intervals in Work Zone Optimization
From Research to Reality: Assessing the Results of the Strategic Highway Research Program
In 1995, shortly after the 5-year Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) concluded and during the early stages of the national program to encourage the implementation of SHRP products, the … [Read more...] about From Research to Reality: Assessing the Results of the Strategic Highway Research Program