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
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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
Piloting Smart Work Zone Technologies to Provide Real-Time Lane Closure Information to Improve Oregon Highway Safety and Mobility
This study presents the results and implementation strategies on the deployment of smart work zone equipment. A smart arrow board in combination with location beacons were tested … [Read more...] about Piloting Smart Work Zone Technologies to Provide Real-Time Lane Closure Information to Improve Oregon Highway Safety and Mobility
Optimization Method for Traffic Management in Port Distribution Road Work Zones Using the SUMO Simulation Platform
Lane closures during the maintenance of port distribution road work zones lead to vehicle queues, severely affecting port efficiency and increasing traffic congestion and accident risks. To address … [Read more...] about Optimization Method for Traffic Management in Port Distribution Road Work Zones Using the SUMO Simulation Platform