The Indiana Department of Transportation's unique approach to repairing two critical sections of downtown Indianapolis Interstate highways, known as "Hyperfix" was featured as a showcase project … [Read more...] about Indiana DOT Speeds Up Interstate Upgrade Project With a ‘Hyperfix’
Maintenance Practices
Traffic Control for Short Duration and Stop-And-Go Maintenance Operations on Four-Lane Divided Roadways
The report summarizes the results of research conducted to develop and evaluate reduced traffic control set-ups for short duration and stop-and-go maintenance operations on four-lane, divided … [Read more...] about Traffic Control for Short Duration and Stop-And-Go Maintenance Operations on Four-Lane Divided Roadways
Traffic Control at the I-10 Reconstruction Work Zone in Chambers County, Texas
Studies were conducted at a major maintenance work zone on a rural Interstate highway in Texas to evaluate the use of Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) for work zone traffic management. The studies … [Read more...] about Traffic Control at the I-10 Reconstruction Work Zone in Chambers County, Texas
Selection Criteria for Using Nighttime Construction and Maintenance Operations: Final Report
Like other state departments of transportation, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has emphasized preservation of existing highways and bridges. Thus, ODOT has done construction and … [Read more...] about Selection Criteria for Using Nighttime Construction and Maintenance Operations: Final Report
Field Evaluation of Moving Maintenance Operations on Texas Urban Freeways
Problem areas identified during the observation of five moving maintenance operations on Texas urban freeways are discussed. The operations included striping and the installation of raised pavement … [Read more...] about Field Evaluation of Moving Maintenance Operations on Texas Urban Freeways
Utility Safety: Mobilized for Action and State, City, and Utility Initiatives in Roadside Safety
Contained here are presentations by eight of the most knowledgeable and experienced individuals in the nation concerning the problem of roadside safety and utility poles. Speakers were selected and … [Read more...] about Utility Safety: Mobilized for Action and State, City, and Utility Initiatives in Roadside Safety