This pocket guide explains work zone operations and outlines roles and responsibilities. It contains guidelines and concepts developed from the MUTCD and meetings of the work zone law enforcement … [Read more...] about Safe and Effective Use of Law Enforcement Personnel in Highway Work Zones: Pocket Guide
Road Closure
Fuel Conservation Through Freeway Work Zone Traffic Diversion Planning
Construction activities and numbers of related work zones on urban freeways have grown significantly. The most problematic work zones occur on roads that are already fully loaded, and impacts of work … [Read more...] about Fuel Conservation Through Freeway Work Zone Traffic Diversion Planning
Evaluation of Dynamic Message Signs on Rural Freeways: Case Study of a Full Freeway Closure
The evaluation of dynamic message signs (DMSs) has been challenging to undertake because of the difficulty of identifying the effects of DMSs from traffic patterns. The primary contribution of this … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Dynamic Message Signs on Rural Freeways: Case Study of a Full Freeway Closure
TRIMARC’s Importance Heightened Since Sherman Minton Bridge Closure
After the Sherman Minton Bridge closure in September 2011, the TRIMARC Traffic Operations Center has played an important role in interstate monitoring and fixing traffic flow issues by providing … [Read more...] about TRIMARC’s Importance Heightened Since Sherman Minton Bridge Closure
LAPD Asks Celebrities to Tweet Out Word on 405 Freeway Closure
The 405 Freeway will be closed for construction during the weekend of July 15. The Los Angeles Police Department has contacted representatives of several stars and has openly asked that others join in … [Read more...] about LAPD Asks Celebrities to Tweet Out Word on 405 Freeway Closure
Innovation Cuts Construction Time by a Year on Minnesota Project
This article discusses how using full road closure and other innovations have helped Minnesota cut construction time by a year on Trunk Highway 36. The full road closure eliminated traffic incidents … [Read more...] about Innovation Cuts Construction Time by a Year on Minnesota Project