This report describes research efforts to: Investigate the issues affecting temporary barrier deployment in work zones with constrained cross sections. Identify and evaluate available options … [Read more...] about Studies to Develop Guidelines for Work Zone Barrier Use on Freeways
Temporary Barriers
Expanding Use of Positive Protection for Work Zone Safety
In 2019, there were more than 120,000 crashes, 43,000 injuries, and at least 780 deaths to workers, drivers and pedestrians in work zones. Construction workers in highway work zones have to perform … [Read more...] about Expanding Use of Positive Protection for Work Zone Safety
Work Zone Operations Best Practices Guidebook (Third Edition)
The Work Zone Operations Best Practices Guidebook (Third Edition) provides an easily accessible compilation of work zone operations practices used and recommended by various States and localities … [Read more...] about Work Zone Operations Best Practices Guidebook (Third Edition)
Traffic Control Field Manual for IDOT Employees
This Manual is issued for the purpose of the proper application of temporary traffic control devices for all employees of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) working on or near open … [Read more...] about Traffic Control Field Manual for IDOT Employees
Temporary Traffic Control Design Guidelines
This document is intended to provide guidelines relating to the design of temporary traffic control for state highway construction, maintenance related operations, utility operations, and incident … [Read more...] about Temporary Traffic Control Design Guidelines
Webinar: Positive Protection Strategies in Work Zones
This webinar sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will cover two types of positive protection strategies used in work zones including use of a mobile barrier system and a movable … [Read more...] about Webinar: Positive Protection Strategies in Work Zones