Highway construction and maintenance projects have been witnessing a significant expansion across the United States. This expansion, coupled with the ongoing problem of labor shortages, adds pressure … [Read more...] about Factors Affecting Inspection Staffing Needs for Highway Construction Projects
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Development of Risk-Based Protocol for KDOT Construction Inspection
State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) have been facing a challenge of shrinking budgets and substantial reductions in both the numbers and experience levels of inspectors over the last decade. … [Read more...] about Development of Risk-Based Protocol for KDOT Construction Inspection
Mississippi DOT Using Drone-Based LiDAR for Road Projects
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (DOT) purchased drones equipped with LiDAR technology to take measurements and map out road construction projects while minimizing the exposure of workers … [Read more...] about Mississippi DOT Using Drone-Based LiDAR for Road Projects
MDOT Using LiDAR Technology for Road Construction
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently purchased drones with LiDAR (light detection and ranging) to add to their fleet of vehicles that use the LiDAR to take measurements and map … [Read more...] about MDOT Using LiDAR Technology for Road Construction
Road Safety Audit: Twin Ports Interchange Work Zone
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) District 1 (Duluth region) is rebuilding the I-35, I-535, and US Highway 53 interchange in the city of Duluth, Minnesota. This interchange is known … [Read more...] about Road Safety Audit: Twin Ports Interchange Work Zone
Toolbox of Low-Cost Work Zone Management Strategies
The Toolbox of Low-Cost Work Zone Management Strategies was developed under the 2016 Federal Highway Administration Work Zone Safety Grant No. 693JJ31750003 awarded to Iowa State … [Read more...] about Toolbox of Low-Cost Work Zone Management Strategies