Flagger struck from behind and killed by a truck intruding into a highway construction work zone - Wisconsin.

2000 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Highway Construction ◽  
Work Zone ◽  
Construction Work

scholarly journals Forensic Engineering - Highway Construction Work Zone Accidents

2008 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert T. Hintersteiner
Keyword(s):  
Highway Construction ◽  
Warning Signs ◽  
Work Zone ◽  
Construction Work ◽  
Forensic Engineering ◽  
Construction Zone

This Paper Will Discuss Highway Construction Work Zone Accidents, And How Not Adhering To Generally Accepted Engineering Principles And Practices In The Field Contributes To Their Occurrence. Highway Construction Work Zone Accidents Have Increased Over The Years Due To Higher Speeds On Our Highways And The Lack Of Adequate Advance Warning Signs Before The Start Of The Construction Zone. Higher Speeds Require Increased Distances In The Placement Of Advance Warning Signs To Inform Motorists That They Are Entering A Construction Work Zone Area. Problems Occur Where Lanes Merge And Vehicles Have To Move Into An Adjacent Lane. This Causes Traffic To Suddenly Slow Down, Or Even Stop, Thereby Causing Traffic To Back Up Even Before The Advance Warning Signs. This Situation Can Lead To Rear End Collisions.

scholarly journals Directional Sound for Long-Distance Auditory Warnings From a Highway Construction Work Zone

2010 ◽  
Vol 59 (5) ◽  
pp. 2266-2276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gridsada Phanomchoeng ◽  
Rajesh Rajamani ◽  
John Hourdos
Keyword(s):  
Highway Construction ◽  
Work Zone ◽  
Construction Work ◽  
Long Distance

Study on the Applicability of Grading Speed Limit Programs in the Highway Construction Operation Zone

2013 ◽  
Vol 438-439 ◽  
pp. 1964-1967
Author(s):  
Ren Jie Yu ◽  
Hong Zhu ◽  
Rong Guo Ma ◽  
Guo Hua Liang
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Simulation ◽  
Highway Construction ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Work Zone ◽  
Speed Limit ◽  
Construction Work ◽  
Traffic Efficiency ◽  
Traffic Conditions ◽  
Construction Operation

The grading speed limit programs were simulated under different traffic conditions by using traffic simulation software VISSIM, the applicability of grading speed limit programs in the highway construction work zone were studied, the value of each applicability assessment indicators was drawn, and the values were evaluated and compared comprehensively by a weighted addition ratings method. The results indicate that the degree of the applicability of each grading speed limit programs is different, and they have different impact on safety and traffic efficiency of highway construction work zone.

scholarly journals Construction Work Zone Safety

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Huebschman ◽  
Camilo Garcia ◽  
Darcy Bullock
Keyword(s):  
Work Zone ◽  
Construction Work ◽  
Work Zone Safety

Development of Work Zone Lighting Standards for Nighttime Highway Work

1996 ◽  
Vol 1529 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ralph D. Ellis ◽  
Scott J. Amos
Keyword(s):  
Highway Construction ◽  
Work Zone ◽  
Work Activities ◽  
Counter Measures

The results of a study to develop illumination guidelines for nighttime highway work are presented. Nighttime highway construction activities were identified and the seeing-task visual requirements for work activities were determined. Suggested illumination levels and lighting configurations were developed. In addition, hazard glare-control counter-measures were developed. A limited field demonstration of the suggested guidelines was conducted and the results are presented.

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