The Arkansas Department of Transportation's (DOT) Russellville District needed a more visible barricade device to improve traffic flow and safety in highway work zones. The district decided to try the … [Read more...] about New Barricade-Sign Proves Eye-Catching
Direction Indicator Barricades
Devices and Technology to Improve Flagger/Worker Safety
The purpose of this study was to identify new work zone traffic control (WZTC) techniques and devices being used throughout the country to improve worker safety, and to evaluate their appropriateness … [Read more...] about Devices and Technology to Improve Flagger/Worker Safety
Pointed in the Right Direction
Highway work zones are often confusing to drivers, with traffic flowing in new and unfamiliar patterns. The Alabama Department of Transportation (DOT) sought a more effective way to direct drivers … [Read more...] about Pointed in the Right Direction
New Direction Indicator Barricade Improves Motorist and Worker Safety
Watertown, South Dakota, sought a more visible device to direct motorists through highway work zones and around obstacles. The Watertown City Street Department decided to try a flexible and … [Read more...] about New Direction Indicator Barricade Improves Motorist and Worker Safety
Work Zone Safety: Safer Highways for Workers and Motorists
To make work zones safer, the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) investigated dozens of suggestions for new safety devices. Taking the ideas that showed the most promise, researchers developed … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety: Safer Highways for Workers and Motorists
Maintenance Work Zone Safety Devices Development and Evaluation
This report presents the findings of tests and evaluations of several new work zone safety devices. The prototypes of the 25 devices were designed, developed, fabricated, tested, evaluated, and … [Read more...] about Maintenance Work Zone Safety Devices Development and Evaluation