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Pavement Dropoffs

County Commissioners Immune from Liability for Motorcyclist’s Injuries Caused by Raised Pavement Edge in Colorado Work Zone

This is a decision made in the Court of Appeals of Colorado, Division Two on February 22, 1996. Plaintiff, Michael Charles Click, was riding on an Alamosa County road and struck the edge of the newly … [Read more...] about County Commissioners Immune from Liability for Motorcyclist’s Injuries Caused by Raised Pavement Edge in Colorado Work Zone

Nebraska Supreme Court Affirms State’s Negligence Where Edge Dropoff in Work Zone Resulted in Fatal Crash

Primary issues involved in this case include: - Four-inch to five-inch edge dropoff - No edgeline striping - Failure to use barricades or drums - Location of edge dropoff markers misleading to … [Read more...] about Nebraska Supreme Court Affirms State’s Negligence Where Edge Dropoff in Work Zone Resulted in Fatal Crash

Texas DOT Failed to Provide Adequate Warning of Edge Dropoff to Driver Killed in Work Zone

This is a decision made in the Texas Court of Appeals on June 10, 1999 over a premises liability case arising out of a fatal automobile accident. The Texas Department of Transportation (DOT) was held … [Read more...] about Texas DOT Failed to Provide Adequate Warning of Edge Dropoff to Driver Killed in Work Zone

Traffic Control Plans: Safely Handling Dropoffs

One of the most effective ways to reduce the hazards of edge dropoffs to road users and workers that can occur in construction and maintenance zones is the careful planning and implementation of a … [Read more...] about Traffic Control Plans: Safely Handling Dropoffs

Development of Guidelines for Alternative Treatment of Dropoffs and Investigation of the Need for Separate Pay Items

Pavement dropoffs are a common occurrence in highway construction. The treatment of the pavement dropoffs contributes directly to the overall project safety and the construction work efficiency. … [Read more...] about Development of Guidelines for Alternative Treatment of Dropoffs and Investigation of the Need for Separate Pay Items

The Elimination or Mitigation of Hazards Associated With Pavement Edge Dropoffs During Roadway Resurfacing

Shoulders are used on U.S. highways as a safety feature. They are required to meet specifications for width and stability. However, roadways are often resurfaced and the shoulders are not brought up … [Read more...] about The Elimination or Mitigation of Hazards Associated With Pavement Edge Dropoffs During Roadway Resurfacing

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