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Purpose and Background

The preparation of work zone traffic control plans to guide traffic safely through a variety of situations such as road construction projects, special event traffic, incidents such as hazardous spills is a critical part of the day-to-day work of many civil engineers. They may have different roles that may involve preparation of the traffic control plans, the review of traffic control plans, the inspection of the placement of work zone related traffic control devices, the issuance of permits with appropriate conditions including insurance requirements and indemnification provisions. This webinar will focus on who should be responsible for preparing work zone traffic control plans, the best resources to use for the preparation of these plans and key factors that civil engineers should pay attention to such as when lane closures should be permitted and the most frequently encountered work zone situations that require traffic control plans to be prepared.

Step-by-step, real-life examples will allow webinar participants to visualize the concepts and techniques presented. At the conclusion, participants will be able to identify which are the most critical aspects of work zone traffic control plans and the various situations that may arise that require special attention to specific situations such as the closure of major railroad crossings during construction roadway facilities. The preparation of work zone traffic control plans to guide traffic safely through a variety of situations such as road construction projects, special event traffic, incidents such as hazardous spills is a critical part of the day-to-day work of many civil engineers.

Learning Outcomes

• The importance of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• Why the specific provisions of the manual are critical to the safety of traffic flowing through work zones
• The various situations for which work zone traffic control plans should be prepared
• What can happen if the plans are not prepared in compliance with the standard industry practices

Webinar Benefits

• Learn about the most successful approaches to the determination of work zone traffic control plans
• Be able to identify the applicable key parameters for developing good plans
• Become familiar with situations in which work zone traffic control plans are essential
• Learn about the problems with administering plans once projects are under construction
• Understand and interpret important encroachment permit provisions
• Discover the importance of daily documentation
• Understand what works and what does not

Intended Audience

This webinar will benefit transportation professionals (engineerswho work for consulting firms, and public agencies, involved in the preparation and administration of work zone traffic control plans. The webinar is designed for individuals with some background or training in traffic operations who would be interested in improving their knowledge on the preparation and review of work zone traffic control plans, the potential impacts on traffic flow and traffic safety, and how to resolve problems when the traffic control plans go into operation.

Webinar Outline

• Identify the problem and solution
• Identifying the roles and responsibilities
• When and where work zone traffic control plans are needed
• Selecting appropriate work zone traffic control plan layouts
• Effects on traffic safety when MUTCD guidelines are not followed
• Addressing the needs of all road users during construction activities
• Dealing with permitting issues for various types of work zone related activities
• Learning from examples of what works and what does not