Best Practice

BEST PRACTICE:

D2−4: Use of a Computerized Planning System for Road Work and Lane Closures

DESCRIPTION:

The national computerized planning system, called the MELDWERK system or "report works," contains information on more than 2,000 road projects planned for each month across the country. Daily maintenance projects are included in the system. The system is used by more than 40 local road authority planners and 30 consulting companies, as well as traffic operators and highway agencies. This practice provides a uniform way to collect traffic information, assists in traffic management, and helps determine signage and optimal alternate routes. The system enables localities to coordinate their projects so that adjacent routes are not under construction simultaneously.

REASON(S) FOR ADOPTING:

To ensure that all road maintenance and construction projects are coordinated among the various highway and public works agencies in the country.

PRIMARY BENEFIT(S):

Avoiding simultaneous construction on adjacent routes as much as possible, thereby enhancing systemwide mobility.

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

All work zones nationwide.

STATE(S) WHERE USED:

Federal Highways

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