Work zones often deviate from normal conditions in terms of geometrics (e.g. lane closure, narrow lanes), striping/markings, signs, and traffic. A Mobile Work Zone (MWZ) is a special category of a … [Read more...] about Characterization of Mobile Work Zone Safety in Missouri
Crash Cushions
Missouri DOT Experiencing Surge in Work Zone Crashes
Missouri Department of Transportation is dealing with a surge in work zone crashes despite decreased traffic volumes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency has already had 39 truck/trailer-mounted … [Read more...] about Missouri DOT Experiencing Surge in Work Zone Crashes
MoDOT Concerned Over Alarming Rise in Work Zone and TMA Crashes
Missouri Department of Transportation is dealing with a surge in work zone crashes despite decreased traffic volumes due to the global pandemic. The agency has already had 39 truck/trailer-mounted … [Read more...] about MoDOT Concerned Over Alarming Rise in Work Zone and TMA Crashes
TRB Webinar: Enhance Work Zone Safety With New Technologies
Work zone safety for road workers remains a challenge. TRB conducted this webinar to explore several technologies for safer work zones. Presenters discussed technologies that mitigate work zone … [Read more...] about TRB Webinar: Enhance Work Zone Safety With New Technologies
Distracted Driver Causes Work Zone Crash in Smyrna
An inattentive driver struck another vehicle, causing that vehicle to crash into one of the DelDOT work trucks in a work zone in Smyrna. Thanks to the truck mounted attenuator which is meant to … [Read more...] about Distracted Driver Causes Work Zone Crash in Smyrna
Guidelines for Work Zone Designers – Positive Protection
Most State and many other transportation departments in the U.S. maintain roadway and/or work zone design manuals containing State specific regulations, policies, and design guidance for their … [Read more...] about Guidelines for Work Zone Designers – Positive Protection