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Managing Speeds in Work Zones with ITS - Webinar September 16 - 8/21/2009
Effective speed management in work zones is a key concern for highway agencies. Highway agencies are increasingly incorporating the use of Intelligent...

MaineDOT Completes I-295 Full Closure Ahead of Schedule - 8/13/2009
On August 3, 2009, MaineDOT reopened I-295 northbound to traffic three weeks ahead of schedule. The 24-mile, $35.3 million project involved bridge and...

Illinois Launches Construction Zone Web Site - 8/11/2009
The Illinois DOT launched a new web site to provide motorists with information on statewide construction sites. The web site provides up to date information...

Conference on Transportation Construction Management Identifies New Solutions in Successful Project Delivery - 7/30/2009
The First International Conference on Transportation Construction Management (TCM) was held February 10-12, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. This article in...

Traffic Analysis Toolbox Offers New Guides to Work Zone Modeling and Simulation - 7/30/2009
Link to article in July 2009 issue of FHWA Focus.

Now Available: Accelerated Construction Technology Transfer Workshop Toolkit - 7/30/2009
The FHWA Accelerated Construction Technology Transfer (ACTT) ACTT Workshop Toolkit (Publication Number: FHWA-HIF-08-011) is now available online and on...

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Celebrating 10 Years of Work Zone Safety 1999-2009
National Work Zone Awareness Week was held April 6-10, 2009.
Rule on Work Zone Safety and Mobility
Resources and guidance to help with Rule implementation.
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Keyword-searchable guide to nationwide work zone best practices.
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Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Part 6 - Temporary Traffic Control.
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