Information and guidance regarding the implementation of the work zone safety and mobility rule is now available on a CD produced by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The CD contains four … [Read more...] about Work Zone Rule Resource CD Available
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FHWA Guidance Available on Implementing the Updated Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule
To help state transportation agencies meet the challenge of maintaining work zone safety and mobility while performing needed rehabilitation and reconstruction work on the nation's roads, the Federal … [Read more...] about FHWA Guidance Available on Implementing the Updated Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule
Highway 7 Work Zone East of Hitchinson Posted at 35 mph: Motorists Are Reminded of the Double Fine Work Zone Law
The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today that the Highway 7 reconstruction project on the east limits of Hutchinson will be posted at 35 mph. Mn/DOT advises motorists to slow down, … [Read more...] about Highway 7 Work Zone East of Hitchinson Posted at 35 mph: Motorists Are Reminded of the Double Fine Work Zone Law
Caution – Guffaws Ahead: Indiana Officials Take a Light-Hearted Approach to Construction Zone
In an effort to ease driver frustrations during an extended construction project, the state of Indiana posted a series of orange road signs in the work zone that featured a friendly character with a … [Read more...] about Caution – Guffaws Ahead: Indiana Officials Take a Light-Hearted Approach to Construction Zone
Road Construction Areas are Hazardous for Snowmobilers
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) would like to advise snowmobilers that riding in recent road construction areas are hazardous and should be avoided. There are several locations … [Read more...] about Road Construction Areas are Hazardous for Snowmobilers
Operation Big Switch: Successful Implementation of an Express Lane Concept to Manage Freeway Traffic During a Major Construction Phase
As work progressed on the $200 million reconstruction and expansion effort on the U.S. 59 Southwest Freeway in Houston, it was recognized that it was possible for each contractor to concurrently … [Read more...] about Operation Big Switch: Successful Implementation of an Express Lane Concept to Manage Freeway Traffic During a Major Construction Phase