Work zone lane closures require drivers to determine when and where to merge from a lane that is about to close to an adjacent open lane. The “zipper merge” strategy encourages drivers to stay in … [Read more...] about Driver Merging and Lane Utilization Behavior Under Zipper Merge Lane Control
Lane Closure
Evaluating LLMs for Roadway Design Compliance: An MUTCD-Based Evaluation of GPT-4 and Claude 3.5
Traffic design has long relied on rule-based frameworks, empirical data, and professional judgment to ensure safe and efficient roadway operations. Practitioners frequently consult design manuals such … [Read more...] about Evaluating LLMs for Roadway Design Compliance: An MUTCD-Based Evaluation of GPT-4 and Claude 3.5
Merging Location in Work Zones: A Comparison of Slow and Fast Lane Closures
Lane closure operations in highway work zones use both slow lane closures (SLCs) and fast lane closures (FLC), requiring drivers to perform two different merging maneuvers. While the merging location … [Read more...] about Merging Location in Work Zones: A Comparison of Slow and Fast Lane Closures
Improving Work Zone Management and Safety Through AI-Powered Connected Vehicle Data Analysis
This project designed, deployed, and validated a statewide platform for real-time incident detection, daily operations analysis, and data-driven support for smart work zone planning known as … [Read more...] about Improving Work Zone Management and Safety Through AI-Powered Connected Vehicle Data Analysis
An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Digital Speed Limit Signs and Work Zone Presence Lighting on Speed Compliance During Lane Closure Operations
The NCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Section is collecting speed data on 6 random Interstate/Freeway projects across the state that are using both Digital Speed Limit Signs and Work Zone Presence … [Read more...] about An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Digital Speed Limit Signs and Work Zone Presence Lighting on Speed Compliance During Lane Closure Operations
NJDOT Annual Statewide Pothole Repair Campaign Begins Next Week: Moving Operations and Daytime Lane Closures Can Be Expected
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced the start of its annual statewide pothole repair campaign on March 16, 2026, aiming to address road damage caused by winter weather … [Read more...] about NJDOT Annual Statewide Pothole Repair Campaign Begins Next Week: Moving Operations and Daytime Lane Closures Can Be Expected