Best Practice

BEST PRACTICE:

K3−1: Research Project on Lighting Configurations of Work Zone Devices and Equipment

DESCRIPTION:

This research project used a sequencing light that repeatedly runs across the taper.

REASON(S) FOR ADOPTING:

Due to problems with drivers going through the taper and into the work area at lane closures for nighttime operations such as lane closures.

PRIMARY BENEFIT(S):

Safer work zones.

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

Freeways. All types of work with a taper.

STATE(S) WHERE UTILIZED:

Texas

SOURCE/CONTACT(S):

Greg Brinkmeyer, Policy & Standards Engineer, Traffic Operations Division, Texas DOT
Telephone: (512) 416−3120
E−mail: gbrinkme@mailgw.dot.state.tx.us