Georgia has changed its standard to high-intensity sheeting for barrels and barricades. … [Read more...] about Switched from Construction/Engineering Grade sheeting to High-Intensity sheeting for barrels and barricades
Traffic Signs
Contractor identification sign in work zones
Nevada DOT has used signs in the past that indicated the contractor and other entities with input to the project. Original sign designs listed contractor name, DOT, and other entities (FHWA, city, … [Read more...] about Contractor identification sign in work zones
Signs on Breakaway Barricades – Wind and Crash Tests
Work zone informational sign panels are often mounted on portable wood or metal frames and used for changing traffic operations in New Jersey work zones. At times, these portable signs are placed … [Read more...] about Signs on Breakaway Barricades – Wind and Crash Tests
Sight-Distance Requirements at Lane-Closure Work Zones on Urban Freeways
Findings of field studies conducted to evaluate the effects of sight distance to lane closures at urban freeway work zones are presented and discussed. The studies investigated the interaction of … [Read more...] about Sight-Distance Requirements at Lane-Closure Work Zones on Urban Freeways
Changes in 2003 TMUTCD: Signs and Pavement Markings
As of January 17, 2003, the new Texas MUTCD has been adopted and takes immediate precedence over the 1980 version. There are many differences between the two versions. For example, the TMUTCD has been … [Read more...] about Changes in 2003 TMUTCD: Signs and Pavement Markings