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Work-Zone Traffic Control Seminar

This seminar provides an overview of basic traffic control procedures for work zones. The latest in traffic control devices and safety devices are presented, including several unique approaches to traffic control and methods for reducing risk and liability.

Date & Location

Not currently scheduled.

Topics Covered

• Principles and devices
• Minnesota Field Manual
• Working safely in work zones
• Flagging procedures
• Mobile operations
• Signing and liability
• Updated OSHA standards
• Installation of traffic control devices

Who Should Attend

• Road maintenance supervisors
• Work-zone traffic control supervisors
• Traffic control designers
• City and county public works personnel
• Local and regional utilities personnel
• Construction contractors
• Consultants

Course Instructors

Mike Leaf, Highway Technologies.

Credit

• 0.5 Roads Scholar Program elective credit (0.5 cr/day).
• To the best of our knowledge, this course/activity meets the continuing education requirements for 3.0 PDHs as outlined in Minnesota Statute 326.107. More information concerning continuing education for professionals is online.

Sponsors

This workshop is presented by the Minnesota Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) at the Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota. Minnesota LTAP is sponsored by the Minnesota Local Road Research Board (LRRB) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This course is subsidized through funding from LRRB and FHWA. Facilitated by the College of Continuing Education, University of Minnesota.