The North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) teamed up recently with the goal of "Making Work Zones Work Better." At a pilot work zone mobility … [Read more...] about Making Work Zones Work for You
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Meeting the Customers’ Needs for Safer, Smoother Roads
To look at how road maintenance and rehabilitation projects can be accomplished more quickly and efficiently, and to better address the problems of traffic disruption and work zone safety, the Federal … [Read more...] about Meeting the Customers’ Needs for Safer, Smoother Roads
Synthesis of Best Practice for Increasing Protection and Visibility of Highway Maintenance Vehicles
The purpose of this research project is to study the current practices in enhancing visibility and protection of highway maintenance vehicles involved in mocing operations such as snow removal and … [Read more...] about Synthesis of Best Practice for Increasing Protection and Visibility of Highway Maintenance Vehicles
Indiana DOT Speeds Up Interstate Upgrade Project With a ‘Hyperfix’
The Indiana Department of Transportation's unique approach to repairing two critical sections of downtown Indianapolis Interstate highways, known as "Hyperfix" was featured as a showcase project … [Read more...] about Indiana DOT Speeds Up Interstate Upgrade Project With a ‘Hyperfix’
Shorter Duration, Safer Work Zones, More Satisfied Travelers: Successful Applications of Full Road Closure in Work Zones
This brochure provides a summary of how departments of transportation in Oregon, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Delaware used full closure to perform road rehabilitation/reconstruction and the benefits … [Read more...] about Shorter Duration, Safer Work Zones, More Satisfied Travelers: Successful Applications of Full Road Closure in Work Zones
Work Zone Best Practices Guidebook
FHWA hopes that practitioners will find the information in the Work Zone Operations Best Practices Guidebook and CD ROM useful for making informed decisions and taking actions that improve the … [Read more...] about Work Zone Best Practices Guidebook