This report summarizes the evaluation of the Lighted Guidance Tube (LGT), a 3M product used to delineate a temporary detour curve section on the Eddyville-Cline Hill Section construction project. The … [Read more...] about Lighted Guidance Tube Evaluation
Delineators
Top-mounted object markers for delineation of portable concrete barrier wall on highway projects or alternative devices
Alabama requires a small, flexible plastic substrate marker mounted on the top of concrete barrier in construction work zones. These plastic markers are covered with silver Type III reflective … [Read more...] about Top-mounted object markers for delineation of portable concrete barrier wall on highway projects or alternative devices
Evaluation of Modified Work Zone Traffic Control Devices at Business Accesses
Modified work zone traffic control devices at business accesses were evaluated on two Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) projects in 1999 and 2000. In Sweet Home, Oregon, on the Sweet-Home WCL … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Modified Work Zone Traffic Control Devices at Business Accesses
Helping Businesses in Work Zones
Many business owners fear that highway construction projects will significantly reduce traffic to their businesses. Customers complain about the difficulty in finding business driveways in work zones. … [Read more...] about Helping Businesses in Work Zones
Use of Signage and Blue Tubular Markers to Improve Access to Businesses during Construction
The study evaluated two non-standard traffic control devices intended to assist motorists in locating business accesses during highway construction. The devices, blue tubular markers and blue signs … [Read more...] about Use of Signage and Blue Tubular Markers to Improve Access to Businesses during Construction
Work Zone Traffic Management Synthesis: Barrier Delineation Treatments Used in Work Zones
This report is a synthesis of research findings on current practices in the delineation of portable concrete safety-shaped barriers (CSSBs) in work zones. The information is based on a review of … [Read more...] about Work Zone Traffic Management Synthesis: Barrier Delineation Treatments Used in Work Zones