Work Zone News
New Oklahoma Law Increases Fines for Unsafe Driving in Work Zones - 8/28/2008
Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry recently signed a bill calling for stiffer penalties in work zones. The law goes into effect November 1 and calls for a fine...
Upcoming Webinar on High Visibility Garments Regulation - 8/21/2008
On September 4, 2008, the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse will hold a webinar on the new FHWA Worker Visibility regulation that takes...
Webcast on High Visibility Vests Federal Rule - August 20, 2008 - 8/20/2008
A new federal rule requires responders to wear the high visibility vests while conducting operations on roadways supported by federal dollars. The Rule...
Caltrans Wins Awards from AASHTO for Public Outreach and Work Zone Safety Efforts - 8/19/2008
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) recently won five prestigious awards from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation...
Now Available: Presentations and Recording from July 9 Webinar on Work Zone Traffic Analysis Strategies - 8/19/2008
To help decisionmakers and analysts in using analytical tools for work zone planning and analysis, FHWA will publish two additional volumes of the Traffic...
FY09 Solicitation of Highways for LIFE Demonstration Construction Projects - 8/11/2008
The final solicitation of grant applications for demonstration construction projects under the FHWA Highways for LIFE (HfL) Pilot Program has been announced....
Quality Assurance in Design-Build Projects - 8/7/2008
TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis 376: Quality Assurance in Design-Build Projects examines how state transportation...
First International Conference on Transportation Construction Management - 8/7/2008
TRB is cosponsoring the 1st International Conference on Transportation Construction Management on September 9-11, 2008, in Orlando, Florida. The conference...
Ohio Driver Bills Michigan $16 for Work Zone Delay - 8/4/2008
A driver who spent 50 minutes idling in a Michigan work zone sent a bill to Michigan transportation officials for her gas. The Michigan Department of...
New State TMP Development Resources Added to the Web Site - 7/29/2008
Resources for developing Transportation Management Plans (TMPs) from Tennessee DOT and Missouri DOT have been added to the Work Zone Rule examples section...
Variable Speed Limits to be Used on Capital Beltway for Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project - 7/25/2008
Variable Speed Limits will be used between Springfield, Virginia and the Woodrow Wilson Bridge on the Capital Beltway in Northern Virginia to help control...
Major Marquette Interchange Project in Milwaukee To Be Done Early and Under Budget - 7/18/2008
On July 1, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle announced that the Marquette Interchange project in downtown Milwaukee will be completed by the end of August....
Iowa Increases Fines for Speeding in Work Zones - 7/17/2008
On July 1, Iowa's fines for speeding in a work zone significantly increased. Speeding up to 10 mph over the legal limit will now be $150, 20 mph - $300,...
Register Now For FHWA Grant-Sponsored Roadway Safety Courses - 7/15/2008
ATSSA is taking registrations for Traffic Control Technician (TCT), Supervisor (TCS), Flagger Instructor Training (FIT), Incident Traffic Control for...
High-Visibility Safety Apparel in Highway Work Zones Brochure - 7/15/2008
This brochure describes when and how high-visibility safety apparel should be replaced.
Now Available: Work Zone Positive Protection Toolbox - 7/15/2008
The Work Zone Positive Protection Toolbox is part of series of products developed under the FHWA-sponsored Work Zone Safety Grant. It was designed to...
Video and Presentation Now Available from Webinar on Understanding the Temporary Traffic Control Devices Rule (Subpart K) - 7/11/2008
On December 5, 2007 the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a final rule on regulations concerning the use and payment of uniformed law enforcement...
Webcast: Work Zone Traffic Analysis Strategies - 6/30/2008
The FHWA Office of Operations in collaboration with the National Transportation Operations Coalition (NTOC) is hosting a "Talking Operations" webcast...
Webinar: Understanding the New FHWA Final Rule on Temporary Traffic Control Devices (Subpart K) - 6/24/2008
The free webinar will be held June 26, 2008, 1:00-2:00 PM EDT. Chung Eng, Work Zones Program Coordinator for FHWA, will review and provide direction for...
Florida DOT (Report BD545-61: Impact of Lane Closures on Roadway Capacity) - 6/11/2008
This three part report describes research to develop new models for planning lane closures on two-lane and arterial roadways.
New TMP Example Posted to Work Zone Web Site - 6/10/2008
A sample transportation management plan (TMP) has been posted to the TMP examples page of the Work Zone Rule web site. This sample TMP was developed by...
Missouri DOT Finds Pilot Car Effective for Traffic Control in Route 53 Work Zone - 6/6/2008
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is using a pilot car to direct one-lane traffic during work to resurface and pave shoulders on Route...
Connecticut Governor Signs Highway Work Zone Safety Bill - 6/2/2008
Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell signed into law a bill entitled, "An Act Concerning Highway Work Zone Safety". This bill creates stiff penalties for...
A Look Back on National Work Zone Awareness Week 2008: Slow for the Cone Zone - 6/2/2008
Some ways the event was commemorated across the US. Link to story in FHWA Focus.
Sacramento Transportation Department to Use Traffic Cameras to Monitor I-5 Traffic During Repairs - 6/2/2008
The Sacramento Transportation Department is installing nine wireless cameras to monitor congestion during closures of I-5 for the "Boat Section" repair...
Indiana DOT Employee Recognized for Super 70 Project Incident Management Plan - 5/30/2008
Guy Boruff, Director of Public Safety Operations for the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), received a Public Service Achievement Award from...
Public Opinion and Understanding of Advance Warning Arrow Displays Used in Short-Term, Mobile, and Moving Work Zones - 5/13/2008
The Center for Transportation Research and Education at Iowa State University has released a report that examines how well drivers may understand or interpret...
Virginia Department of Transportation Work Zone Safety Web Site - 5/12/2008
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has a work zone safety web site that includes information on how VDOT observes National Work Zone Awareness...
Operation Drive Smart Kicks Off in North Carolina - 4/29/2008
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol along with the North Carolina Department of Transportation will kickoff Operation Drive Smart 2008 this week....
Maine to Issue Free E-Z Pass Devices to Help Drivers During I-295 Closure - 4/22/2008
The Maine DOT is planning to shut down 20 miles of southbound I-295 for reconstruction work for three months starting in June. To help motorists and ease...
Washington State DOT Uses Squirrel Mascot to Promote I-90 Project - 4/18/2008
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is using a mascot, known as "Burl the Squirrel", to explain planned safety improvements to I-90...
Safe in Sound Award - 4/16/2008
Hearing loss is a major problem in the US and particularly among construction workers. To encourage companies to work to prevent hearing loss, the National...
USDOT Secretary Mary Peters Speaks about Work Zone Safety in Arizona - 4/15/2008
In this video public service announcement developed for National Work Zone Awareness Week, USDOT Secretary Mary Peters encourages drivers to slow down...
New Transportation Management Plan Example Now Available - 4/15/2008
The California I-5 "Boat Section" Rehabilitation Transportation Management Plan (TMP) has been added as an example to the Sample TMPs section of the TMP...
National Work Zone Awareness Week was held April 7-11, 2008 - 4/14/2008
The national kick-off event for National Work Zone Awareness Week was hosted by Caltrans and held on the west steps of the California State Capitol in...
Use of Speed Enforcement Cameras in Springfield, IL Work Zones - 4/1/2008
Illinois State Police are planning to use a photo speed-enforcement van along Interstates 55 and 72 near Springfield, IL. The technology will allow officers...
Indiana Stresses Importance of Safe Driving in Work Zones - 4/1/2008
In anticipation of a record-breaking construction season, the Indiana DOT has posted signs to remind drivers that the maximum fine for speeding in a work...
Wisconsin DOT Implementing Intelligent Work Zone on I-94 - 4/1/2008
The Wisconsin DOT is implementing intelligent work zone technology on I-94 near the Eau Claire-Dunn county line. The system will monitor traffic and provide...
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