Application of Rolling Slowdown Versus Roadblock on High Profile Roadways
"Explore the use of rolling slowdown and roadblocks for short-term work on high-volume/high-speed urban and rural freeways, with a focus on bridge construction, overhead utility work, and more. Learn about queue calculation, pilot vehicle distance, and key guidelines for safely implementing these strategies."
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Course Project: Application of Rolling Slowdown Versus Roadblock on High Profile Roadways Rolling Slowdown 1
Application Rolling roadblocks are used for short term work on high- volume/high-speed urban and rural freeways. Bridge construction and/or replacements. Placing or removing overhead lights or sign structures. Overhead utility work. Blasting for rock excavation or debris removal. 2
Schematic Diagram of Rolling Slow Down 5
Queue Calculation by INDOT 6
Minimum Distance of Pilot Vehicle 7
References Guidelines on Rolling Roadblocks for Work Zone Applications, https://www.workzonesafety.org/training- resources/fhwa_wz_grant/atssa_rolling_roadblocks/ Safely Implementing Rolling Roadblocks for Short-term Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Utility Work Zones, https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop19031/index.htm Guidance on Rolling Roadblock Operations Attachment, https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/memorandum/rollingblockguide/rolling blockattach.htm https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/wz/resources/publications/FullClosure/ CrossCutting/its.htm https://secure.in.gov/indot/files/Safety_Interstate_Highways_C ongestion_Policy_2013.pdf https://secure.in.gov/indot/files/Safety_Interstate_Highways_C ongestion_Policy_2013.pdf 8
References, cont. https://flaggerforce.com/blog/precisi on-rolling-slowdowns/ https://www.in.gov/dot/div/contracts /design/mutcd/2011rev3/Chapters% 206H%20and%206I.pdf https://www.in.gov/dot/div/contracts /standards/drawings/sep19/e/sep800 .htm 9
