Ice accumulation on the towers and cables of the Mackinac Bridge has raised the possibility of temporary traffic closures due to falling ice hazards. Large chunks, sheets, and spear-like formations of … [Read more...] about Winter Is Here, and Falling Ice Closures Are Possible for the Mackinac Bridge
Temporary Traffic Control
WYDOT Says Cars Crashing Into Highway Closure Gates Are Increasing
As part of its Quick Hits series, this article reports that 23 vehicles have crashed into road closure gates since 2020, with incidents increasing during recent winters, according to the Wyoming … [Read more...] about WYDOT Says Cars Crashing Into Highway Closure Gates Are Increasing
Technology Solutions for Temporary Traffic Control Operations
This case study explores the application of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices (AFAD), Portable Traffic Signals (PTS), and Residential Driveway Temporary Signals (RDTS) in enhancing safety and … [Read more...] about Technology Solutions for Temporary Traffic Control Operations
Enhancing Autonomous Vehicle Decision-Making in Construction Zones Using Construction Signage Recognition and Vehicle Trajectory Tracking Algorithms
Autonomous vehicles have increasingly become a trend in transportation owing to the development of deep learning technologies. However, autonomous vehicle systems are mainly applied in specific … [Read more...] about Enhancing Autonomous Vehicle Decision-Making in Construction Zones Using Construction Signage Recognition and Vehicle Trajectory Tracking Algorithms
Evaluating Driver Response to a Speed Feedback Trailer at Median Crossovers Within Freeway Construction Work Zones
A series of field evaluations were performed to assess the speed reduction effects of a speed feedback trailer (SFT) positioned at various locations before and after a median crossover section within … [Read more...] about Evaluating Driver Response to a Speed Feedback Trailer at Median Crossovers Within Freeway Construction Work Zones
Evaluating Driver Response to Speed Feedback Trailers and Digital Speed Limit Signs Positioned Near the Work Area Within Freeway Construction Work Zones
A series of field evaluations were conducted within work zone lane closures on rural freeways in Michigan to determine 1) the optimal positioning of a speed feedback trailer (SFT) approaching an … [Read more...] about Evaluating Driver Response to Speed Feedback Trailers and Digital Speed Limit Signs Positioned Near the Work Area Within Freeway Construction Work Zones