The purpose of this handbook is to present basic guidelines for work zone traffic control. The requirements in this handbook apply to construction, utility, and maintenance work zones.
This is a three-year planning document that will integrate safety planning efforts of all safety stakeholders into one document that serves as a tool for future planning efforts across the state.
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is currently investigating approaches to reduce the frequency and severity of work-related injuries. The incident rates for CDOT are significantly higher than those achieved by some private organizations and comparable DOTs.