An important design decision in construction work zones concerns the use and placement of temporary barriers. The temporary concrete safety shaped barrier is the option preferred by most state … [Read more...] about Placement Guidance for Temporary Concrete Barriers in Construction Work Zones: Developed with Roadside Safety Analysis
Temporary Barriers
Devices and Technology to Improve Flagger/Worker Safety
The purpose of this study was to identify new work zone traffic control (WZTC) techniques and devices being used throughout the country to improve worker safety, and to evaluate their appropriateness … [Read more...] about Devices and Technology to Improve Flagger/Worker Safety
Temporary Movable (“Zipper”) Barrier systems in work zones
Ohio has had one project where the movable concrete barrier was used. See the given website for plan sheets with plan notes and other plan details. … [Read more...] about Temporary Movable (“Zipper”) Barrier systems in work zones
Conditions for using temporary concrete barriers
In Ohio, temporary concrete barriers are used under following conditions: major pavement dropoffs and two-way traffic separation. … [Read more...] about Conditions for using temporary concrete barriers
Oregon Department of Transportation Standard Drawings
The Standard Drawings are compliant with Oregon Standard Specifications. They are intended to communicate design standards and practices to the Design Engineer. It includes three sections: Roadway … [Read more...] about Oregon Department of Transportation Standard Drawings
Highly-Mobile Worker Protection Systems Workshop: Water Filled Barriers Industry Snapshot
This presentation explains what water filled barriers are, how they work, and what are their benefits and limitations. FHWA approval information and manufacturer websites are also provided. … [Read more...] about Highly-Mobile Worker Protection Systems Workshop: Water Filled Barriers Industry Snapshot