Due to the significance of the Dan Ryan reconstruction project with a total cost close to $1 billion and its proximity to downtown Chicago and the densely populated suburbs; IDOT has taken some extra … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety and Mobility Issues: A Case Study on Dan Ryan Reconstruction Project
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Highway Work Zone Safety Audits at the Construction Stage
The nation’s highways are in need of extensive maintenance and reconstruction work. High traffic demand requires state and local transportation agencies to consider practical strategies for minimizing … [Read more...] about Highway Work Zone Safety Audits at the Construction Stage
Construction Manual
This manual has been published to provide construction personnel engaged in inspection activities with a convenient guide for the procedures and methods that are acceptable for the construction of … [Read more...] about Construction Manual
Field Performance Evaluation Results of Flashing Arrow Panels (Arrowboards) & Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS)
Eleven signs were submitted for the 2008 National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) evaluations: four full size Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMSs), three medium size PCMSs and … [Read more...] about Field Performance Evaluation Results of Flashing Arrow Panels (Arrowboards) & Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS)
Pocket Guide for Road Construction and Maintenance
This guide includes five parts: Inspector's Job Guide for Highway and Street Construction; Road and Highway Maintenance Tables; Asphalt Paving Inspection Check List; Chip Seal Application Check List; … [Read more...] about Pocket Guide for Road Construction and Maintenance
Work Zone Traffic Control Inspection Form
This form is developed by the Dallas Area Road Construction Work Zone Task Force. This is a form that can be used to conduct the inspection of work zone traffic control. … [Read more...] about Work Zone Traffic Control Inspection Form