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U.S. DOT Announces $5.2 Million For Innovative Highway Bridge Improvements in 14 States - 6/26/2009
The FHWA Innovative Bridge Research and Deployment program issued more than $5.2 million in grants to 14 states to promote the use of innovative technologies...

New FHWA Leaflet on Work Zone Analysis - 6/19/2009
FHWA has prepared a brief, easy-to-read overview of how work zone analysis can be used to assist agencies in the planning and management of work zones....

Traffic Analysis Toolbox Volume IX: Work Zone Modeling and Simulation - A Guide for Analysts Now Available - 6/18/2009
This guide targets practitioners and includes more detailed real world and application information to help guide the selection of a modeling approach...

Worker Visibility - Interim Final Rule Adopted as Final - 6/17/2009
On November 24, 2008, the Interim Final Rule revising the Worker Visibility rule (23 CFR 634) was issued to create a certain exemption for the firefighting...

Work Zone Performance Measurement Webcast Materials Available - 6/5/2009
On May 28, 2009 a webcast was held on Work Zone Performance Measurement through the National Transportation Operations Coalition (NTOC). The presentations,...

Virginia Moves From Printed Road Construction Brochure to Online Version - 5/15/2009
On May 8 Virginia DOT (VDOT) launched a new interactive Web map to provide information about long-term construction projects on its Interstates and primary...

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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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