Temporary Pavement Markings Placement and Removal Practices in Work Zones (2021) / Chapter Skim
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1 e use of temporary pavement markings in work zones helps delineate the vehicle path of travel and direct drivers safely through various work zone con gurations such as lane changes, alignment shi s, and crossovers. Agencies must consider many factors, such as work zone duration and weather conditions, in selecting appropriate pavement marking materials to e ectively guide drivers through work zones.
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2 Temporary Pavement Markings Placement and Removal Practices in Work Zones Various types of temporary pavement markings are used in work zones, with paint and temporary tape being the most commonly applied for both asphalt and concrete pavements. Asphalt is the predominant pavement type in the United States.
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Summary 3 To ensure compliance with specifications, DOTs employ various approaches to monitoring and inspecting temporary pavement markings, such as making the contractor responsible for their maintenance, requiring the contractor to meet standards in the MUTCD or quality guidelines from the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) , or mandating the contractor to appoint designated personnel responsible for maintaining temporary traffic control devices.
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4 Temporary Pavement Markings Placement and Removal Practices in Work Zones in the quality of pavement marking removal based on operator or equipment. While DOTs find that milling is effective in covering existing markings, high cost precludes its widespread use.
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