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Many State Departments of Transportation (DOT) use some form of nighttime work zone to conduct construction and maintenance activities on or near the travel portion of the road system. Roadway lightin…MoreWorking at Night
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Guidelines on Use of Exposure Control Measures (Publication)
Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
Guidelines on Use of Exposure Control Measures summarizes the various types of exposure control measures and discusses how each can improve the safety of workers and motorists in work zones. The docum…MoreMaintenance Work Zone Safety: Pocket Guide of MUTCD Guidance on Temporary Traffic Control (Publication)
Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
This 4x6 reference guide provides information on the typical applications that apply to short-term and mobile operations for maintenance, providing useful graphics and detailed descriptions of the app…MoreNighttime Lighting for Work Zones (Training)
Roadway lighting eases the task of driving at night by illuminating the pavement to help drivers see the general direction of the roadway, aiding them in seeing structures alongside the roadway more c… More
Nighttime Highway Construction Illumination (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
The nighttime driving environment, consisting of roadway illumination, signs, vehicle lighting and markers, delineators and flashing lights, can be complex or even confusing for both pedestrians and d…MoreRSP+ Night Work Course (Training)
The following modules are covered:
Night Work Basics explains why night work requires special focus. The module presents challenges such as poor visibility and sleep disruption, special precautio… More
A Guidebook for Nighttime Construction: Impacts on Safety, Quality, and Productivity (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
NCHRP Report 726 provides a Guidebook of nighttime construction best practices concerning 1) implementation of new or innovative ideas to convert necessary work activities to effective nighttime produ…MoreRSP+ Night Work Trainee Booklet (Publication)
Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
The booklet first explains why night work requires special focus and then presents the hazards, nighttime TTC (Temporary Traffic Control), safety enhancements such as high visibility clothing, best pr…MoreRSP+ Night Work High Visibility Toolbox Pamphlet (Publication)
Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
The Night Work High Visibility pamphlet defines the characteristics of 'high visibility' and details ANSI requirements for Class 1, 2 and 3 garments. It includes garment inspection and vehicle visibil…MoreRSP+ Night Work Temporary Lighting Toolbox Pamphlet (Publication)
Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
The Night Work Temporary Lighting pamphlet covers the goals of temporary lighting and emphasizes illumination of work, control of glare and minimization of shadows. It details how to set up temporary …MoreAllowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-volume, urban freeways (Practice)
In most cases, California allows work zone staging changes at night on freeways. Some examples are listed below:
Due to traffic volumes, California traffic control provisions often allow contractors … More
Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-volume, urban freeways (Practice)
In Nevada, depending on the location of the project, whether urban or rural, high speeds, high volumes, etc., the majority of work is done at night due to reduced traffic volumes. Changing the traffic… More
Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-volume, urban freeways (Practice)
Illinois performs some work zone traffic control changes at night. On high-volume projects, if volumes drop considerably at night the DOT would consider performing changes at night. Short-term road cl… More
Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-volume, urban freeways (Practice)
Ohio DOT, depending on the capacity on certain sections of freeways and expressways, sometimes allows work only at night to reduce motorist delays.
ODOT has developed a "Permitted Lane Closure Map" w… More
Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-volume, urban freeways (Practice)
TxDOT prefers that on high-volume urban freeways the contractors make TCP changes either at night or on weekends, when the traffic volume is lighter. Typically during staging changes and phase changes… More
Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-volume, urban freeways (Practice)
Nearly all work on high-speed, high-volume urban freeways in Virginia is performed at night due to lower traffic volumes and a greater window of opportunity to close lanes and complete work without ex… More
Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-volume, urban freeways (Practice)
Nearly all work on high-speed, high-volume urban freeways in Maryland is performed at night due to lower traffic volumes and a greater window of opportunity to close lanes and complete work without ex… More
Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-volume, urban freeways (Practice)
Georgia DOT makes almost all of the traffic shifts in urban areas at night or on weekends. This has been a common practice for Metro Atlanta for more than 20 years. This type of approach provides the … More
Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-volume, urban freeways (Practice)
Indiana DOT makes many of its lane switches at night on high-volume highways. There are benefits and drawbacks to doing it this way, but in general INDOT has had good responses and experiences making … More
Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-volume, urban freeways (Practice)
New York DOT not only allows staging changes to be made at night, but in some of the state's urban areas requires it. NYDOT may require additional lighting units to make sure that all areas with worke… More
Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-volume, urban freeways (Practice)
Utah has no specific requirement as to when traffic control should be done, day or night. Most times it is left to the contractor's discretion when to make changes to traffic control. If there are spe… More
Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-volume, urban freeways (Practice)
Pennsylvania believes it is essential that work be done at night on high-speed, high-volume roadways. The pressure from the public is very intense to avoid work during peak hours. More
Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-v (Practice)
North Carolina DOT allows changes to an already installed setup if deemed necessary for more efficient traffic operational compliance. Examples would be decreasing or increasing drum or cone spacing, … More
Work zone lighting (Practice)
Maine DOT Standard Specifications, Section 652.6: Night Work: When work is scheduled during the hours of dusk or darkness, the contractor shall provide and maintain lighting on all equipment and at al… More
Maintenance Work Zone Safety — Pocket Guide of MUTCD’s Guidance on Temporary Traffic Control / Seguridad en la zona de trabajo de mantenimiento – Guía de bolsillo sobre la orientación del MUTCD en relación con el control de tránsito temporal (Publication)
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Esta guía de 4 por 6 pulgadas provee información sobre los diagramas típicos que aplican a trabajos de corta duración y operaciones móviles de mantenimiento. La guía provee diagramas útil…MoreOnline Learning Management System (LMS) Developed by ARTBA Work Zone Safety Consortium (Training)
The ARTBA Work Zone Safety Consortium Online Learning System was created to provide free training and education to the transportation construction community. The consortium, funded by an FHWA gran… More
Nighttime Lighting Guidelines for Work Zones: A guide for developing a lighting plan for nighttime work zones
PDF Version [3.26 MB]
April 2013
Developed by:
The American Traffic Safety Services Association
15 Riverside Parkway Suite 100
Fredericksburg, VA 22406-1022
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2007 National Traffic Management & Work Zone Safety Conference
The National Traffic Management & Work Zone Safety Conference – the premier event for traffic management and roadway safety professionals was held October 9-12 in Fort Lauderdale Florida… More
Nighttime work restrictions and conditions (Practice)
Some states have found an increase in the amount of work that must be done at night. Minnesota DOT made a commitment to improve the safety of construction work zones by implementing a team to make hig… More
Nighttime Lighting Guidelines for Work Zones: A guide for developing a lighting plan for nighttime work zones (Publication)
Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
Many State Departments of Transportation (DOT) use some form of nighttime work zone to conduct construction and maintenance activities on or near the travel portion of the road system. Roadway lightin…MoreMaintenance Work Zone Safety: Pocket Guide of MUTCD Guidance on Temporary Traffic Control
PDF Version in English [594 KB] and Spanish [2.81 MB]
October 2008
Table of Contents
Purpose
Maintenance Activities
Seven Principles of Temporary Traffic Control
Component … More
Benefits and Safety Impact of Night Work-Zone Activities (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
A literature review and discussions with highway and transportation officials in several states provided information on issues relating to the planning, safety, and traffic control aspects of night ma…MoreDevelopment of Work Zone Lighting Standards for Nighttime Highway Work (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
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 fo…MoreATSSA/FHWA Work Zone Safety Grant focus – Fall 2008
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AREA 1: Highway Work Zone Worker Safety Training
AREA 2: Highway Work Zone Safety Guidelines Development
AREA 3: Highway Work Zone Safety Guidelines Training
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ATSSA/FHWA Work Zone Safety Grant FOCUS – Summer 2007
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AREA 1: Highway Work Zone Worker Safety Training
AREA 2. The Highway Work Zone Safety Guidelines Development Update
AREA 3: Highway Work Zone Safety Guidelines Training
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ATSSA/FHWA Work Zone Safety Grant focus – Winter 2008
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Area 1: Highway Work Zone Worker Safety Training
Area 2: Highway Work Zone Safety Guidelines Development Update
Area 3: Highway Work Zone Safety Guidelines Training
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