With construction season approaching, the Illinois Department of Transportation wants drivers to use the zipper merge technique when approaching lane closures. Experts believe that is the quickest way … [Read more...] about What is the Zipper Merge? Illinois Law Brings Technique to Highways, Rulebook
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Work Zone Speed Management: A Synthesis of Highway Practice
This Synthesis of Practice focuses on speed management for work zones on roadways with ordinary (pre-construction) speed limits of 45 mph and above such as freeways, tollways, multilane divided rural … [Read more...] about Work Zone Speed Management: A Synthesis of Highway Practice
“Stay Alert” & “Slow Down” in Roadway Construction Zones During July 4 Holiday Travel, American Road & Transportation Builders Association Urges Motorists
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) is urging motorists to pay special attention and drive carefully through roadway work zones during the upcoming July 4th holiday. … [Read more...] about “Stay Alert” & “Slow Down” in Roadway Construction Zones During July 4 Holiday Travel, American Road & Transportation Builders Association Urges Motorists
Worker Injured in Fatal Crash on I-64 Asks Drivers to Use Caution in Work Zones
A car crashed into contractors’ vehicle parked on the shoulder of I-64 near Illinois 159 last week, leaving one dead, and four injured. One of the injured workers, Adam Evans, issued a statement in … [Read more...] about Worker Injured in Fatal Crash on I-64 Asks Drivers to Use Caution in Work Zones
Road Crews Urge Work Zone Safety
State road workers are telling their personal stories as part of the West Virginia Division of Highways annual campaign to get drivers to slow down and stay alert around highway work zones. … [Read more...] about Road Crews Urge Work Zone Safety
Council Launches Work Zone Safety Brochure in Time for Summer Road Trip
Wingecarribee Shire Council has distributed the new “Work Zone Safety Brochure” that outlines tips for safe driving through roadside work zones. The brochure has made it easier for drivers and … [Read more...] about Council Launches Work Zone Safety Brochure in Time for Summer Road Trip