Work Zone Mobility and Safety Program
Photo collage: temporary lane closure, road marking installation, cone with mounted warning light, and drum separated work zones.
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Best Practice

BEST PRACTICE:

G1−2: 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 USED:

Pennsylvania

SOURCE/CONTACT(S):

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

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