This fact sheet presents the Federal Highway Administration’s Advancing Nighttime Work Zone Safety initiative, which promotes safer and more efficient nighttime construction, maintenance, and utility … [Read more...] about Advancing Nighttime Work Zone Safety
Working at Night
Innovations to Improve Nighttime Work Zone Safety
Explore the latest technologies and best practices helping transportation agencies improve safety during overnight highway construction and maintenance operations. Developed by the American Traffic … [Read more...] about Innovations to Improve Nighttime Work Zone Safety
The Effect of Nighttime Lighting Systems on Workers’ Visibility and Safety
Nighttime work zones pose increased risks for both drivers and workers due to the challenge of ensuring adequate visibility while minimizing glare. Current lighting practices vary widely across public … [Read more...] about The Effect of Nighttime Lighting Systems on Workers’ Visibility and Safety
Nighttime the Right Time for Construction?
As Illinois delivers the largest capital construction program in its history through the $45 billion Rebuild Illinois initiative, overnight road construction has become increasingly common across the … [Read more...] about Nighttime the Right Time for Construction?
Night Versus Day Work—Balancing Safety, Operations, and Constructability for Short-Term Operations on Two-Lane Roads
Allowable work hours (AWH), also known as Allowable Closure Hours or Limitations on Operations, for a contract dictate which hours of the day construction and maintenance activities may occur and are … [Read more...] about Night Versus Day Work—Balancing Safety, Operations, and Constructability for Short-Term Operations on Two-Lane Roads
Temporary Traffic Control for Short-Duration, Short-Term Stationary, and Mobile Operations
The August 2025 update to Temporary Traffic Control for Short-Duration, Short-Term Stationary, and Mobile Operations provides comprehensive guidance for safely managing work zones that impact traffic … [Read more...] about Temporary Traffic Control for Short-Duration, Short-Term Stationary, and Mobile Operations