Project personnel felt that worker productivity improved due to less distraction from traffic.The increased workspace and flexibility in project staging that are offered by full closures often led to greater efficiency (see Figure 1).All projects reported that public sentiment was positive.Three projects reported a better-quality product.For five projects, project personnel cited traveler and worker safety as a benefit.Two projects realized significant estimated cost savings.All projects reported a reduction in project duration.Numerous benefits as a result of using a full closure The six projects examined for this study experienced Improve safety for workers and travelers.Reduce overall congestion resulting from construction.Maximize workspace available to the contractor and increase productivity.Reduce the impact of construction on travelers.The positive public sentiment that resulted from the Heard during interviews with project personnel, was Reduced project duration and in some cases overallĬosts, while improving safety. Road rehabilitation process, creating efficiencies that Project personnel interviewedįelt that full road closure was able to improve the The projects examinedĭuring this research effort had varying characteristicsĪnd reasons for using full road closure, while achieving Successfully on a variety of project types ranging fromįull-depth reconstruction to bridge joint replacement State highway agencies have used full road closure Planning and design, as a potential way to balance Full roadĬlosure is one method that transportation agenciesĪre giving increased consideration to during project Zones with mobility and safety concerns expressedīy the public and government agencies. Transportation agencies areĬhallenged to balance the increasing need for work Need to supply some additional roadway capacity Maintain rapidly deteriorating infrastructure and the That the need for work zones is large and growingĪcross the nation. Transportation professionals also appreciate To improve traffic operations in and around work Safety and are continually developing new approaches Transportation professionals are sensitive to publicĭissatisfaction with work zone congestion, delay, and Table of Contents 1 - Executive Summary 2 - Introduction 3 - Site Descriptions and Findings 4 - Alternative Strategies 5 - Summary of Findings 6 - Conclusion 7 - Other Publications 1 - Executive Summary FHWA periodically reviews quality issues andĪdjusts its programs and processes to ensure continuous quality improvement. Quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of its information. Standards and policies are used to ensure and maximize the In a manner that promotes public understanding. The Federal Highway Administration provides high-quality information to serve Government, industry, and the public
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