Work Zone News Archive
Targeted Work Zone Engagement Framework Guidance - 4/12/2019
The Targeted Work Zone Engagement Framework ("Framework") is designed to support work zone program personnel in enhancing the effectiveness of their work zone safety and mobility policies and procedures. It is intended for use by State agency staff in conjunction with FHWA subject matter experts to identify and assess work zone safety and mobility impact mitigation needs, determine useful resources, and implement improvements. The Framework includes a range of information resources (guidelines, field guides, podcasts, training, and analytical tools) along with guidance to assist agencies in determining how to improve their own work zone safety and mobility policies and procedures based on available data.
Safely Implementing Rolling Roadblocks for Short-term Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Utility Work Zones - 4/11/2019
This Fact Sheet summarizes best practices related to rolling roadblocks for short-term road work activities requiring a short-term full closure of the roadway.
Smarter Work Zones: Alternative Funding for Work Zone ITS Fact Sheet - 4/10/2019
This fact sheet focuses on the Illinois Department of Transportation's (IDOT) use of Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds to deploy technology applications in work zones.
U.S. Department of Transportation to Host Webinar on the Work Zone Data Exchange Project - 2/20/2019
The U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office (ITS JPO) is hosting a webinar on the Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) project. The webinar will be held on February 26, 2019, at 3:00 pm ET.
