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Pavement Dropoffs

Minnesota Temporary Traffic Control Field Manual 2018

This Field Manual is a section of the Part 6 of the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MN MUTCD).   This Field Manual contains typical traffic control layouts that all state, county … [Read more...] about Minnesota Temporary Traffic Control Field Manual 2018

Vanguard Technologies on the Move: Delivering Innovations Into the Mainstream of Practice

Through the Vanguard Technologies initiative, the Federal Highway Administration is promoting proven, high-payoff innovations that save time, boost safety and quality, and decrease congestion during … [Read more...] about Vanguard Technologies on the Move: Delivering Innovations Into the Mainstream of Practice

Efforts Lag to Improve Safety at Work Zones

The past five years on American roadways have proven to be deadly, especially in work zones. Pavement-edge drop-offs have been considered a deadly road construction hazard. In addition to pavement … [Read more...] about Efforts Lag to Improve Safety at Work Zones

Louisiana Court Reduces Damages in Drop-Off Case

A woman driving in a highway construction zone at night left the paved road surface, went over a drop-off, and overturned her car after trying to re-enter the highway. She sued the Louisiana … [Read more...] about Louisiana Court Reduces Damages in Drop-Off Case

Longitudinal Drop-off Guidelines

These guidelines are intended to increase traffic safety using traffic control devices, safety related appurtenances, and construction techniques for uneven lanes, milled edges, and edge drop-offs … [Read more...] about Longitudinal Drop-off Guidelines

Traffic Control Strategies in Work Zones With Edge Drop-Offs

Pavement and shoulder edge drop-offs commonly occur in work zones. The depth of these elevation differentials can vary. The potential hazards associated with pavement edge differentials depend on … [Read more...] about Traffic Control Strategies in Work Zones With Edge Drop-Offs

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