Work Zone News
New Construction Equipment Visibility Website - 11/4/2008
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is introducing a new web page on blind areas around equipment. The web page, designed for safety...
Results of Using Speed Cameras in Springfield, IL Work Zones - 11/4/2008
In Spring and Summer 2008, the use of speed cameras in Springfield, Illinois work zones resulted in fewer speeding tickets than expected. However, use...
Now Available: NCHRP Synthesis 379: Selection and Evaluation of Alternative Contracting Methods to Accelerate Project Completion - 10/29/2008
TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis 379: Selection and Evaluation of Alternative Contracting Methods to Accelerate Project...
New Michigan Laws Tougher on Reckless Drivers in Construction Zones - 10/21/2008
Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm signed two new laws into effect last week that will provide stiffer penalties for injuring or killing another person...
Bridge Made of Plastic Installed in Ohio - 10/10/2008
Huron County, Ohio has installed a bridge made out of plastic on a rural road. The plastic bridge is reinforced with fiber glass, with the only metal...
Shift of Massachusetts Turnpike Work to Daytime Hours Causes Delay Problems - 10/7/2008
To save money, the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority has been shifting more construction projects to daylight hours, when it says fewer workers can claim...
Recording and Presentations from FHWA Regulation on High Visibility Garments Webinar Now Available - 9/19/2008
On November 24, 2006 FHWA published the final rule on worker visibility. This regulation takes effect on November 24, 2008. During a recent hour long...
New Mexico Governor Signs $200 Million Highway Construction Bill - 9/16/2008
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson recently signed a bill that provides $200 million for highway construction throughout New Mexico. The bill calls for...
New Publication: "Benefits of Using Intelligent Transportation Systems in Work Zones: A Summary Report" Now Available - 9/10/2008
This report describes the results of a study to assess the effectiveness of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) in work zones. ITS in work zones...
FHWA Rule Will Increase State Flexibility for Advance Construction Procedures - 9/9/2008
The Federal Highway Administration recently issued a final rule that aims to increase state flexibility in spending federal-aid highway funds. The rule...
Latest Issue of Innovator Contains Articles on Innovative Construction and Contracting Techniques - 9/9/2008
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released the latest issue of its Innovator newsletter. This issue contains articles describing how various...
2009 National Traffic Management & Work Zone Safety Conference to be Held in Conjunction with World of Asphalt - 9/5/2008
The American Road and Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) will host its 2009 "National Traffic Management...
PennDOT Construction Workers Authorized to Write Police Arrest Reports - 9/3/2008
PennDOT road crews have been given the authority to write the initial arrest report when a driver drives recklessly through a work zone. The reports are...
New Oklahoma Law Increases Fines for Unsafe Driving in Work Zones - 8/28/2008
Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry recently signed a bill calling for stiffer penalties in work zones. The law goes into effect November 1 and calls for a fine...
Upcoming Webinar on High Visibility Garments Regulation - 8/21/2008
On September 4, 2008, the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse will hold a webinar on the new FHWA Worker Visibility regulation that takes...
Webcast on High Visibility Vests Federal Rule - August 20, 2008 - 8/20/2008
A new federal rule requires responders to wear the high visibility vests while conducting operations on roadways supported by federal dollars. The Rule...
Caltrans Wins Awards from AASHTO for Public Outreach and Work Zone Safety Efforts - 8/19/2008
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) recently won five prestigious awards from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation...
Now Available: Presentations and Recording from July 9 Webinar on Work Zone Traffic Analysis Strategies - 8/19/2008
To help decisionmakers and analysts in using analytical tools for work zone planning and analysis, FHWA will publish two additional volumes of the Traffic...
FY09 Solicitation of Highways for LIFE Demonstration Construction Projects - 8/11/2008
The final solicitation of grant applications for demonstration construction projects under the FHWA Highways for LIFE (HfL) Pilot Program has been announced....
First International Conference on Transportation Construction Management - 8/7/2008
TRB is cosponsoring the 1st International Conference on Transportation Construction Management on September 9-11, 2008, in Orlando, Florida. The conference...
Quality Assurance in Design-Build Projects - 8/7/2008
TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis 376: Quality Assurance in Design-Build Projects examines how state transportation...
Ohio Driver Bills Michigan $16 for Work Zone Delay - 8/4/2008
A driver who spent 50 minutes idling in a Michigan work zone sent a bill to Michigan transportation officials for her gas. The Michigan Department of...
New State TMP Development Resources Added to the Web Site - 7/29/2008
Resources for developing Transportation Management Plans (TMPs) from Tennessee DOT and Missouri DOT have been added to the Work Zone Rule examples section...
Variable Speed Limits to be Used on Capital Beltway for Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project - 7/25/2008
Variable Speed Limits will be used between Springfield, Virginia and the Woodrow Wilson Bridge on the Capital Beltway in Northern Virginia to help control...
Major Marquette Interchange Project in Milwaukee To Be Done Early and Under Budget - 7/18/2008
On July 1, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle announced that the Marquette Interchange project in downtown Milwaukee will be completed by the end of August....
Iowa Increases Fines for Speeding in Work Zones - 7/17/2008
On July 1, Iowa's fines for speeding in a work zone significantly increased. Speeding up to 10 mph over the legal limit will now be $150, 20 mph - $300,...
Now Available: Work Zone Positive Protection Toolbox - 7/15/2008
The Work Zone Positive Protection Toolbox is part of series of products developed under the FHWA-sponsored Work Zone Safety Grant. It was designed to...
Register Now For FHWA Grant-Sponsored Roadway Safety Courses - 7/15/2008
ATSSA is taking registrations for Traffic Control Technician (TCT), Supervisor (TCS), Flagger Instructor Training (FIT), Incident Traffic Control for...
High-Visibility Safety Apparel in Highway Work Zones Brochure - 7/15/2008
This brochure describes when and how high-visibility safety apparel should be replaced.
Video and Presentation Now Available from Webinar on Understanding the Temporary Traffic Control Devices Rule (Subpart K) - 7/11/2008
On December 5, 2007 the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a final rule on regulations concerning the use and payment of uniformed law enforcement...
Webcast: Work Zone Traffic Analysis Strategies - 6/30/2008
The FHWA Office of Operations in collaboration with the National Transportation Operations Coalition (NTOC) is hosting a "Talking Operations" webcast...
Webinar: Understanding the New FHWA Final Rule on Temporary Traffic Control Devices (Subpart K) - 6/24/2008
The free webinar will be held June 26, 2008, 1:00-2:00 PM EDT. Chung Eng, Work Zones Program Coordinator for FHWA, will review and provide direction for...
Florida DOT (Report BD545-61: Impact of Lane Closures on Roadway Capacity) - 6/11/2008
This three part report describes research to develop new models for planning lane closures on two-lane and arterial roadways.
New TMP Example Posted to Work Zone Web Site - 6/10/2008
A sample transportation management plan (TMP) has been posted to the TMP examples page of the Work Zone Rule web site. This sample TMP was developed by...
Missouri DOT Finds Pilot Car Effective for Traffic Control in Route 53 Work Zone - 6/6/2008
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is using a pilot car to direct one-lane traffic during work to resurface and pave shoulders on Route...
Connecticut Governor Signs Highway Work Zone Safety Bill - 6/2/2008
Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell signed into law a bill entitled, "An Act Concerning Highway Work Zone Safety". This bill creates stiff penalties for...
A Look Back on National Work Zone Awareness Week 2008: Slow for the Cone Zone - 6/2/2008
Some ways the event was commemorated across the US. Link to story in FHWA Focus.
Sacramento Transportation Department to Use Traffic Cameras to Monitor I-5 Traffic During Repairs - 6/2/2008
The Sacramento Transportation Department is installing nine wireless cameras to monitor congestion during closures of I-5 for the "Boat Section" repair...
Indiana DOT Employee Recognized for Super 70 Project Incident Management Plan - 5/30/2008
Guy Boruff, Director of Public Safety Operations for the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), received a Public Service Achievement Award from...
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