Road Closure

MnDOT Study Examines Impact of Road Closures on Small Businesses

A recent Minnesota Department of Transportation study reveals that urban small businesses, especially single-location food services, suffered more from recent highway improvement projects compared to … [Read more...] about MnDOT Study Examines Impact of Road Closures on Small Businesses

CDOT Adopts New Tactics to Reduce Winter Closures and Improve Safety on I-70

With a history of shutdowns due to crashes and unsafe driving conditions, the Colorado Department of Transportation introduces additional markings, lane designations, and a modified response strategy … [Read more...] about CDOT Adopts New Tactics to Reduce Winter Closures and Improve Safety on I-70

Safety and Mobility Analysis of Rolling Slowdown for Work Zones: Comparison with Full Closure

There are times when the traffic lanes through a work zone must be kept clear for activities such as placing overhead beams, erecting overhead signs, and installing power lines, and other temporary … [Read more...] about Safety and Mobility Analysis of Rolling Slowdown for Work Zones: Comparison with Full Closure

National Highways Looks Forward With ‘Bold’ New Approach to Roadworks

National Highways is developing a series of measures to reduce the impact of vital work being carried out on the Strategic Road Network. This includes an increase in the use of higher speed limits … [Read more...] about National Highways Looks Forward With ‘Bold’ New Approach to Roadworks

Work Zone Traffic Control & Safety – Part 5 Street Closures and Design Workshop

For the fifth webinar in our series, street closures are discussed and then a virtual design workshop will wrap-up the work zone training! Street closures will cover short-term, long-term, emergency, … [Read more...] about Work Zone Traffic Control & Safety – Part 5 Street Closures and Design Workshop