Best Practice/Policy

Oregon

BEST PRACTICE/POLICY:

Monitoring of the Contractor’s Critical Path Method (CPM) Schedule

DESCRIPTION OF THE BEST PRACTICE/POLICY:

Every week ODOT receives a biweekly work schedule from the contractor, including work to be done and traffic control plans for that period. This schedule gives ODOT the ability to accurately notify the public of upcoming road conditions within the construction zones. This has been used for over 10 years.

REASON(S) FOR ADOPTING THE BEST PRACTICE/POLICY:

To give the public more accurate and up to date information concerning work zone conditions. It also is used as a planning tool by ODOT’s project management staff in monitoring the project.

BIGGEST BENEFIT(S) BEING REALIZED FROM THIS BEST PRACTICE/POLICY:

The biggest benefit realized is that the public is well-informed. By providing accurate information to the public, the choice is left to the traveler and unexpected delays are reduced.

LOCATION AND TYPE(S) OF PROJECTS WHERE THIS PRACTICE/POLICY IS MOST APPLICABLE/EFFECTIVE:

This practice is best suited for large projects either freeways, highways, or bridges. This is also particularly beneficial in urban high-volume areas. In either case, this is useful whenever there is a disruption of a large amount of traffic.

CONTACT(S):

Bill Creger, Project Manager, ODOT
Telephone: (503) 731-3257