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
Traffic Control Devices
Highway Workers’ Perception of Autonomous Truck-Mounted Attenuator: A Case Study in Indiana’s DOT
Highway maintenance operations have been associated with high rates of crashes, leading to workers’ injuries and fatalities. To protect the state Department of Transportation (DOT)’s maintenance … [Read more...] about Highway Workers’ Perception of Autonomous Truck-Mounted Attenuator: A Case Study in Indiana’s DOT
Modeling and Operational Performance Evaluation of Driveway Assistance Devices for Lane Closures on Two-Lane Highway Work Zones
Lane closures on two-lane highways due to work zone activities negatively impact traffic operational performance. In addition, traffic from access points (e.g., commercial and residential driveways or … [Read more...] about Modeling and Operational Performance Evaluation of Driveway Assistance Devices for Lane Closures on Two-Lane Highway Work Zones
Huge Roadwork Delays Caused by Failure to Collect Signs
New data reveals significant disruption from utility roadworks in Norfolk, with companies overrunning projects by more than 1,300 days in 2024. Anglian Water received the most fines, often for failing … [Read more...] about Huge Roadwork Delays Caused by Failure to Collect Signs
Work Zone Safety With Seamless Traffic Flow: How Moveable Barriers Transform Roadway Construction Zones
This article explores how moveable barrier systems enhance safety and mobility in highway work zones. Traditional static lane closures often increase congestion, delays, and crash risks, but moveable … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety With Seamless Traffic Flow: How Moveable Barriers Transform Roadway Construction Zones
Crash Performance of a Novel Movable Assembled Barriers for Expressway Work Zone: Finite Element Model and Full-Scale Collision Test
When carrying out construction on an expressway during operation period, the safety of personnel and equipment in the work zone is critical. There is an urgent need to develop barrier facilities that … [Read more...] about Crash Performance of a Novel Movable Assembled Barriers for Expressway Work Zone: Finite Element Model and Full-Scale Collision Test