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Work Zone Best Practices Guidebook

Best Practices Guidebook cover This Guidebook is the second release of a resource designed to give State and local transportation agencies, construction contractors, transportation planners, trainers, and others with interest in work zone operations access to information and points of contact about current best practices for improving work zone safety and mobility. The original publication took place in April 2000, with additions and revisions made since that time as identified and documented by FHWA personnel and State practitioners across the Nation. Below you will find links to the Guidebook (both HTML and printable versions). As new best practices are identified, addendum links will be added to the list below to provide these supplemental practices.

To use the online version of the Work Zone Best Practices Guidebook, please select the HTML link below. To print a complete copy of the printed version of this document, use the PDF link below. For additional information about the Guidebook, or to submit a practice, comment, or registration form, please use the links on the left side of the page.

You may also request a CD or hardcopy version of the Guidebook by sending an email with the name of the publication you are requesting, number of copies needed, and shipping directions to workzonepubs@dot.gov.

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