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National Highways Looks Forward With ‘Bold’ New Approach to Roadworks

National Highways is developing a series of measures to reduce the impact of vital work being carried out on the Strategic Road Network. This includes an increase in the use of higher speed limits … [Read more...] about National Highways Looks Forward With ‘Bold’ New Approach to Roadworks

Synthesis Study of Best Practices for Mapping and Coordinating Detours for Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and Risk Assessment for Duration of Traffic Control Activities

Maintenance of traffic (MOT) during construction periods is critical to the success of project delivery and the overall mission of transportation agencies. MOT plans may include full road closures and … [Read more...] about Synthesis Study of Best Practices for Mapping and Coordinating Detours for Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and Risk Assessment for Duration of Traffic Control Activities

Safety, Mobility, and Cost Benefits of Closing One Direction of the Interstate in Rural Areas During Construction Work

With specific regard to interstates in the rural area, Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has expressed a need for research that sheds light on this Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) issue so the … [Read more...] about Safety, Mobility, and Cost Benefits of Closing One Direction of the Interstate in Rural Areas During Construction Work

Methodology for Applying Connected Vehicle Data to Evaluate Impact of Interstate Construction Work Zone Diversions

Diversion of Interstate traffic can significantly impact the surrounding road network with increased volumes and congestion. This paper uses commercially available connected vehicle data to examine … [Read more...] about Methodology for Applying Connected Vehicle Data to Evaluate Impact of Interstate Construction Work Zone Diversions

Optimizing Work Zone Schedules Considering Traffic Diversion With Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm

Highway maintenance activities often decrease roadway capacity and intrude traffic movements. The need to finish the project on time and under a specific budget while minimizing the traffic congestion … [Read more...] about Optimizing Work Zone Schedules Considering Traffic Diversion With Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm

Montreal’s Construction Charter Aims to End Roadwork Chaos, but Critics Have Doubts

The Montreal administration attempted to end roadwork chaos that has frustrated motorists with endless detours by creating a “charter of work sites” that promises to ensure better mobility, safety, … [Read more...] about Montreal’s Construction Charter Aims to End Roadwork Chaos, but Critics Have Doubts

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