Best Practice

BEST PRACTICE:

F3−2: Narrow Window for On−Site Construction

DESCRIPTION:

On selected projects, the Oregon Department of Transportation specifies a restricted time frame for on−site construction within the allowable contract time. For example, on−site work on an overlay project might be limited to 30 consecutive calendar days although the contractor may have 100 calendar days to complete the entire project.

REASON(S) FOR ADOPTING:

This practice was adopted to minimize the length of time traffic is disrupted and to present a more positive image to the public.

PRIMARY BENEFIT(S):

Projects are completed in a more timely manner with minimal disruption.

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

This policy is most applicable to overlay projects on 2−lane rural highways, but can be applied to other work.

STATE(S) WHERE USED:

Oregon

SOURCE/CONTACT(S):

Nick Fortney, Transportation Safety Engineer, FHWA Oregon Division Office
Phone: (503) 587−4721
E−mail: nick.fortey@fhwa.dot.gov