In Louisiana, three W20-1 signs are placed in advance of the B.O.P. on 2-lane undivided, conventional 4-lane divided, and 4-lane undivided highway construction projects. On freeways and expressways, … [Read more...] about Placement of G20-1 signs
Temporary Traffic Control
Use of Signage and Blue Tubular Markers to Improve Access to Businesses during Construction
The study evaluated two non-standard traffic control devices intended to assist motorists in locating business accesses during highway construction. The devices, blue tubular markers and blue signs … [Read more...] about Use of Signage and Blue Tubular Markers to Improve Access to Businesses during Construction
Louisiana DOTD Loses Appeal Because of Employee Failure to Warn of Temporary Obstruction
A Louisiana Court of Appeal recently ruled that Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) employees failed to erect appropriate warning signs and properly direct traffic, which were the … [Read more...] about Louisiana DOTD Loses Appeal Because of Employee Failure to Warn of Temporary Obstruction
Contractor Failed to Follow MUTCD Guidelines When Signing for Construction Work Zone Haul Road Controlled by Flaggers; Tennessee Appellate Court Confirms Contractor’s Liability in Motorist’s Death
This case involves claims of negligence and wrongful death arising out of an accident at a highway construction site. The jury found the defendant construction company 70% negligent and the decedent … [Read more...] about Contractor Failed to Follow MUTCD Guidelines When Signing for Construction Work Zone Haul Road Controlled by Flaggers; Tennessee Appellate Court Confirms Contractor’s Liability in Motorist’s Death