To ensure the safety of road workers, there has been an increase in fines for speeding violations in work zones. Starting July 1st, violators will pay much more than just the current double fine. … [Read more...] about Fines Are up for Speeders in Work Zones
Work Zones
Traffic Manual
The Traffic Manual provides guidance on traffic engineering policies, establishes uniform methods and procedures, and communicates vital information about traffic engineering and operations on state … [Read more...] about Traffic Manual
Implementing Semipermanent High-Mast Lighting for Highway Construction Projects
Semipermanent, high-mast pole-mounted lighting for nighttime road work construction and maintenance was implemented based on an installation along Interstate 90 in Albany, New York. The high-mast … [Read more...] about Implementing Semipermanent High-Mast Lighting for Highway Construction Projects
Documentation of Semi-Permanent High-Mast Lighting for Construction
This report documents the first-time use by New York State of semi-permanent, high-mast pole-mounted fixtures used to illuminate nighttime road work construction and maintenance. This illumination … [Read more...] about Documentation of Semi-Permanent High-Mast Lighting for Construction
Work Zone Speed Limit Reductions
This Engineering Instruction (EI) provides guidance for Traffic, Design, Maintenance, and Construction personnel in establishing requirements for speed reductions in work zone. This EI covers the … [Read more...] about Work Zone Speed Limit Reductions
New Laws Expected to Improve Safety in Michigan Road Construction Work Zones
Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm signed signed into law two bills that stiffen the penalties for injuring or killing another person in a Michigan road construction work zone. The legislation (Public Acts 296 … [Read more...] about New Laws Expected to Improve Safety in Michigan Road Construction Work Zones