Best Practice

BEST PRACTICE:

E1−6: Constructability Reviews on High Visibility Projects in Design Phase

DESCRIPTION:

Constructability reviews fall under the transportation management plans process, which is included in the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Design Manual. Constructability reviews include reviewing construction phasing and scheduling, reviewing design alternates, reviewing traffic control alternates, reviewing the adequacy of alternate routes, coordinating the design with other plans in the region, and coordinating funding and timing with other projects within the corridor.

REASON(S) FOR ADOPTING:

INDOT realized that major projects on high−volume routes could impact an entire corridor and many other facilities such as hospitals, schools, recreational facilities, and shopping centers. INDOT formally began the practice of traffic management plans in 1997 to lessen impacts on all facilities. Constructability reviews help ensure that the best traffic management plans are developed.

PRIMARY BENEFIT(S):

Increased safety and reduced delay and congestion. Fewer complaints from affected facilities such as shopping centers and motorists.

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

This type of practice is most applicable on any type of facility of high visibility (primarily urban freeways).

STATE(S) WHERE USED:

Indiana

SOURCE/CONTACT(S):

Greg Kicinski, Project Management Manager, Production Management Division, Indiana DOT
Phone: (317) 234−1534
E−mail: gkicinski@indot.in.gov