Abstract
Across the United States, aging roadway infrastructure has led state departments of transportation (DOTs) to increase their focus on pavement rehabilitation projects. These projects upgrade existing infrastructure to meet the needs of current levels of vehicle use. On interstate rehabilitation projects, maintenance of traffic (MOT) is an especially important consideration. Having a good MOT plan for completing construction work is critical for maintaining facility capacity while ensuring the safety of the traveling public and roadway construction staff. This study explores on behalf of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) best practices for MOT on interstate pavement rehabilitation projects. Based on a review of existing design guidance, this report summarizes practices currently used by KYTC. It also documents ideas for improving MOT collected through interviews with construction personnel at both the Cabinet and other state DOTs. Based on this information, the report advances nine recommendations for strengthening KYTC’s MOT procedures.
Report Date
6-2024
Report Number
KTC-24-34
Digital Object Identifier
https://doi.org/10.13023/ktc.rr.2024.34
Repository Citation
Keathley, Catherine; Griffith, Ryan; and Catchings, Rachel, "Best Practices for Maintenance of Traffic on Interstate Pavement Rehabilitation Projects" (2024). Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report. 1794.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ktc_researchreports/1794
