Best Practice

BEST PRACTICE:

B2−9: Dissemination of Work Zone Information

DESCRIPTION:

Dissemination of work zone information through the Wyoming Trucking Association, use of low powered radio, and posting of notices at truck stops, ports−of entry, motels, and restaurants is made for projects involving possible lengthy closures. In addition, normal news media is used including newspaper, radio, and television.

REASON(S) FOR ADOPTING:

During the construction of a major project on I−80, the contractor was permitted to close the road for up to 1 hour at a time for blasting operations.

PRIMARY BENEFIT(S):

Motorists were able to plan their trips around the construction closure schedule. The contractor was required to determine the closure schedule 3 days in advance so proper notification could be made throughout Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado.

MOST APPLICABLE LOCATION(S)/PROJECT(S):

Highly visible projects involving complete road closures or major delays.

STATE(S) WHERE UTILIZED:

Wyoming

SOURCE/CONTACT(S):

Mike Gostovich, Wyoming DOT
Telephone: (307) 777−4492
E−mail: Mike.Gostovich@dot.state.wy.us