Best Practice

BEST PRACTICE:

A6−1: Removal of Traffic Control Pattern if Not Working Multiple Shifts

DESCRIPTION:

This practice requires the contractor to remove a lane closure if not working multiple shifts. This practice is used on milling and paving projects.

REASON(S) FOR ADOPTING:

This practice is used to encourage the contractor to work multiple shifts and improves driver expectations by only having lane closures during work periods.

PRIMARY BENEFIT(S):

Improved customer service, safety, and driver expectation.

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

This is used on mill and pave projects on high−speed/high−volume roads.

STATE(S) WHERE UTILIZED:

Pennsylvania, Federal Highways

SOURCE/CONTACT(S):

Mike Castellano, FHWA Pennsylvania Division Office
Telephone: (717) 221−4517
E−mail: Mike.Castellano@fhwa.dot.gov

Timothy M. Scanlon
Traffic Engineering Manager, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Telephone: (717) 939−9551, ext. 5590
E−mail: tscanlon@paturnpike.com