The study examines tow US 59 work zone sites and their impact on rural highway traffic. After first recording typical traffic under free-flow conditions (using infrared sensors and reflectors mounted … [Read more...] about Effects of Work Zone Detours on Rural Highway Traffic Operations
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Choosing the Accelerated Construction Route in New Jersey
When the New Jersey Department of Transportation began planning improvements to the westbound structure of the Rt. 46 Bridge spanning Overpeck Creek in Bergen County, it faced numerous challenges. The … [Read more...] about Choosing the Accelerated Construction Route in New Jersey
Work Zone Lengths for a Four-Lane Road with an Alternate Route
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
Iowa DOT Standard Road Plans
The standard road plans contained in this manual (commonly referred to as the "Red Book") have been developed to show standardized design features, construction methods and approved materials to be … [Read more...] about Iowa DOT Standard Road Plans
2021 Standard Drawings
Standard Drawings are a complete set of drawings, available for both English and Metric versions. Section 600 is for Incidental Construction and Section 800 is for Traffic Control Devices & … [Read more...] about 2021 Standard Drawings