Large trucks substantially contribute to work zone-related crashes, primarily due to their large size and blind spots. When approaching a work zone, large trucks often need to merge into an adjacent … [Read more...] about Real-Time Conflict Prediction for Large Truck Merging in Mixed Traffic at Work Zone Lane Closures
Temporary Traffic Control
Economic Benefit Analysis of the Construction and Keeping Open Program Under the Condition of Unidirectional Closure of Highway Reconstruction and Expansion Project
Highway traffic accidents often cause traffic disruptions, leading to economic losses. The current methods of quantifying and reporting road traffic accident losses in China are unclear, lacking … [Read more...] about Economic Benefit Analysis of the Construction and Keeping Open Program Under the Condition of Unidirectional Closure of Highway Reconstruction and Expansion Project
Investigation of Factors Affecting the Duration of Full-Lane-Closure Accidents on the Freeway
A full-lane-closure accident refers to a traffic accident in which one or both directions of a freeway are completely obstructed, thus resulting in severe traffic congestion. Traffic operators must … [Read more...] about Investigation of Factors Affecting the Duration of Full-Lane-Closure Accidents on the Freeway
From Chaos to Order: Evaluating Behavior-Driven Road Sign Strategies in Work Zone Management
Road construction significantly impacts traffic dynamics, often causing severe congestion, reduced speeds, and elevated accident risks due to lane closures and merging bottlenecks. This study employs … [Read more...] about From Chaos to Order: Evaluating Behavior-Driven Road Sign Strategies in Work Zone Management
Temporary Traffic Control for Short-Duration, Short-Term Stationary, and Mobile Operations
The August 2025 update to Temporary Traffic Control for Short-Duration, Short-Term Stationary, and Mobile Operations provides comprehensive guidance for safely managing work zones that impact traffic … [Read more...] about Temporary Traffic Control for Short-Duration, Short-Term Stationary, and Mobile Operations
Temporary Traffic Control Technologies for One-Lane, Two-Way Operations
As part of the FHWA-sponsored ATSSA Work Zone Safety Grant, this publication showcases temporary traffic control technologies designed to enhance safety and efficiency for one-lane, two-way operations … [Read more...] about Temporary Traffic Control Technologies for One-Lane, Two-Way Operations