A National Highways competition has successfully trialed innovative technologies aimed at reducing roadwork disruptions and costs. Alchera Technologies developed an AI-powered system that optimized … [Read more...] about New Technology Trial Reduces Delays for Drivers And Cuts Cost of Roadworks
Impacts
Mobility and Safety Impacts of Work Zone Lane and Shoulder Widths
The goal of this project was to quantify the mobility and safety impacts of different combinations of lane width and shy distance to a barrier for a given paved width. The research team developed a … [Read more...] about Mobility and Safety Impacts of Work Zone Lane and Shoulder Widths
North Phoenix Residents Ask for Better Traffic Management During I-17 Closure Chaos
A closure on I-17 in north Phoenix over Mother's Day weekend caused severe traffic disruptions, turning quiet neighborhood streets into congested parking lots. Residents, unaccustomed to such chaos, … [Read more...] about North Phoenix Residents Ask for Better Traffic Management During I-17 Closure Chaos
Framework for Assessing Bridges Construction Impact on Work Zone Traffic Using BrIM
This research presents a framework for visualizing bridge construction impact on work zone traffic using Bridge Information Modelling (BrIM) and Google Maps API. The framework consists of four … [Read more...] about Framework for Assessing Bridges Construction Impact on Work Zone Traffic Using BrIM
Assessing the Impact of Construction Work Zone Layout on Traffic Safety: A Driving Simulator Experiment
Work zones for road construction, maintenance, and enhancement activities affect traffic safety and reduce road network efficiency. This study aims to investigate the effect of work zone layout on … [Read more...] about Assessing the Impact of Construction Work Zone Layout on Traffic Safety: A Driving Simulator Experiment
Resources to Support Work Zone Management Capability Maturity Framework Users
The Work Zone Management (WZM) Capability Maturity Framework (CMF) assesses the capability of an agency to effectively manage work zone traffic, which includes assessing work zone impacts and … [Read more...] about Resources to Support Work Zone Management Capability Maturity Framework Users