Citation

Paulsen RJ, Harwood DW, Graham JL, Glennon JC. Transp. Res. Rec. 1978; 693: 6-12.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1978, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences USA, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

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Abstract

Evidence is increasing that existing traffic control practices do not always provide an adequate level of safety in construction zones. Synthesis of a number of accident studies reveals that the total accident experience in construction zones increases from 2 to 119 percent during the period of construction. The literature synthesis also indicates that the increases in accident experience are highly related to construction activity. A study in one state shows that accident experience decreases dramatically when construction-zone traffic control practices are improved. The paper identifies methods by which more effective planning, design, and management of construction zones can improve traffic safety.