In this era of increased automation and connectivity, it’s no surprise that we’re seeing more smart work zones in the construction industry. These zones allow for better collaboration between teams and help streamline processes like project management. But there are many benefits to using smart work zones beyond just making life easier for construction companies:
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How Smart Work Zones Improve Traffic Safety
Work zones create hazards for drivers and workers. Installing smart work zone equipment mitigates the impacts of disrupted traffic patterns. Even the Manuel Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) acknowledges under 6A.01.09 the positive impact on the safety of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) used in smart work zones. When work zones have properly integrated smart equipment
READ MOREThe Future of Smart Work Zones
Digital work zone signs will continue to transform freeway technology in the future, and machine learning and artificial intelligence will likely both play supporting roles in helping drivers maneuver through work zones, accident sites, and road maintenance projects. Today, a smart work zone uses intelligent, real-time data to establish safe working areas for road construction.
READ MOREWhat is a Smart Work Zone? Smart Work Zones Explained
A smart work zone is a traffic control technology configured for a particular scenario. The technology is located within a work zone roadway to enhance construction workers’ safety, advocate for motorists’ efficiency, and provide computerized real-time information for a work precinct in a roadway. Smart zones minimize the reliance on human observers and create a
READ MOREWhat do Black-on-Orange Signs on a Highway Identify?
When the highway system was designed, the signage was very carefully and deliberately planned so that everyone knows exactly what is going on at all times. Different colors and types of placards were created, including black-on-orange highway signs, and they all have a different application and meaning. Understanding the regulations and uses for highway signage
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