Reed & Reed, the contractor on the Gardiner bridge replacement project, will temporarily halt operations to protect employees during the peak time of the coronavirus spread in Maine. According to … [Read more...] about Gardiner Bridge Replacement Delayed due to Coronavirus Concerns
Maintenance Practices
Missouri DOT Launches Statewide Pothole Repair Effort
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) began a roadway pothole repair effort that will last from March through April this year. The agency said some 300 patching crews are being deployed … [Read more...] about Missouri DOT Launches Statewide Pothole Repair Effort
Roadworks Hell Sees no Less Than 11 Work Sites on Main Roads into Burton
Motorists using two main routes in and out of Burton are getting stuck in heavy delays due to no less than eleven sets of roadworks. Many of those roadworks are for essential gas, water, and … [Read more...] about Roadworks Hell Sees no Less Than 11 Work Sites on Main Roads into Burton
Relationships Between Weather and Roadway Safety
Much research has attempted to determine the impacts of weather events, specifically winter weather events, on mobility and safety. As more knowledge has been gained, attention has turned to … [Read more...] about Relationships Between Weather and Roadway Safety
Study on Traffic Organization and Work-Zone Optimization of Four-Lane Freeway Reconstruction and Expansion
In this paper, the bi-directional four-lane traffic organization plan and its key factors in the freeway reconstruction and expansion were analyzed. Combined with the actual traffic flow and … [Read more...] about Study on Traffic Organization and Work-Zone Optimization of Four-Lane Freeway Reconstruction and Expansion
Review of Literature and Maintenance Practices at State Transportation Agencies
This report reviews relevant literature related to maintenance scheduling, prioritization, and methodologies. It discusses Kentucky Transportation Center’s current approach to maintenance activities. … [Read more...] about Review of Literature and Maintenance Practices at State Transportation Agencies