Some area drivers believe road crews could do more to warn motorists of work ahead. That's a response several had to last week's column, in which highway officials said they didn't think there was … [Read more...] about EN ROUTE: Road Construction Crews Can Do More to Give Advance Warning of Work
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Construction Zone Crackdown Set: State Planning No-Merge Zones, Added Patrols
Motorists face tougher traffic enforcement in construction zones this year, including doubling of State Police patrols and new no-merge zones. Three construction sites will test no-merge zones, where … [Read more...] about Construction Zone Crackdown Set: State Planning No-Merge Zones, Added Patrols
A Review of Traffic Management and Enforcement Problems and Improvement Options at High-Volume, High-Speed Work Zones in Texas
This report presents a review of possible safety problems commonly observed at work zones on high-volume, high-speed roadways in Texas. These included excessive speeds upstream and within the work … [Read more...] about A Review of Traffic Management and Enforcement Problems and Improvement Options at High-Volume, High-Speed Work Zones in Texas
Evaluation of Three Supplementary Traffic Control Measures for Freeway Work Zones
Controlling traffic in work zones to improve safety has long been a major concern for highway agencies. Three traffic control devices- white lane drop arrows, orange rumble strips, and the CB wizard … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Three Supplementary Traffic Control Measures for Freeway Work Zones
Instructors Urge Students to Read the Signs and Slow down in Work Zones
Many Iowa driver education instructors will be emphasizing work zone safety in classrooms this school year. Teachers are incorporating "A Sudden Change of Plans," a work zone safety curriculum … [Read more...] about Instructors Urge Students to Read the Signs and Slow down in Work Zones
Electrician Dies After Falling From Cherry Picker Basket
A 41-year-old male electrician (victim) died after he fell from the basket of an aerial lift truck. The victim and two coworkers were installing electrical wiring for a sign on the side of a highway … [Read more...] about Electrician Dies After Falling From Cherry Picker Basket