Best Practice

BEST PRACTICE:

C1−1: Lane Closure Analysis for Toll Roads

DESCRIPTION:

Lane closure analysis is a planning tool used by designers to assess the traffic impacts of lane closures for open roads and roads with signalized intersections. The results of the analysis will guide the scheduling of work requiring lane closures, if a lane closure should or should not be allowed, and the time of day or night a lane closure could occur without excessive travel delay.

REASON(S) FOR ADOPTING:

To minimize mobility impacts on the traveling public due to work zone lane closures.

PRIMARY BENEFIT(S):

Reduction of delays and work zone crashes that can occur during congested conditions.

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

All types of facilities. All types of work.

STATE(S) WHERE USED:

Florida

SOURCE/CONTACT(S):

Karen Brunelle, P.E., Office of Project Development Director, FHWA Florida Division Office
Phone: (850) 553−2218
E−mail: Karen.Brunelle@.dot.gov