The nature of the construction industry combined with the required physical demands and rigorous work processes, make it an industry that faces several safety and health issues and thus higher risk of … [Read more...] about Awareness of Occupational Safety and Health Issues on Roadway Maintenance Works in Nyeri County, Kenya
Highway Maintenance
Analysis of Loss of Time Value During Road Maintenance Project
Lane closure is frequently performed in the execution of the road maintenance project. It has a negative impact on road users such as the loss of vehicle operating costs and the loss of time value. … [Read more...] about Analysis of Loss of Time Value During Road Maintenance Project
Hazard and Risk of Highway Maintenance Works: Case Study of PLUS Expressways
The North— South Expressway (NSE) (Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan) is the longest expressway in Malaysia with the total length of about 772 km (482 miles) running from Bukit Kayu Hitam in to Johor Bahru. It … [Read more...] about Hazard and Risk of Highway Maintenance Works: Case Study of PLUS Expressways
Temporary Traffic Control — Layout Selection by Maintenance Activity
The intent of this document is to help local agencies identify the appropriate work zone layout based on the maintenance activity that will be performed. This document focuses on low volume roads only … [Read more...] about Temporary Traffic Control — Layout Selection by Maintenance Activity
TRB Webinar: Maintenance Training and Certification Programs
Highway maintenance workers and managers need to have a well diverse background to meet the demands of their jobs. Maintenance and certification programs need to be concise, current, and designed for … [Read more...] about TRB Webinar: Maintenance Training and Certification Programs
Work Zone Planning in Pavement Rehabilitation: Integrating Cost, Duration, and User Effects
This paper describes a methodology developed to support decision makers in planning work zones for pavement maintenance and rehabilitation interventions, integrating cost, duration, and user effects. … [Read more...] about Work Zone Planning in Pavement Rehabilitation: Integrating Cost, Duration, and User Effects