Programmatic Reviews
Work zone programmatic review is a data-driven, systematic, and holistic analysis that uses quantitative and qualitative data from different sources to assess the safety and mobility performance of work zones under a State's jurisdiction in order to identify improvements to that agency's work zone processes and procedures.
Work zone safety is a component of national efforts led by FHWA, such as 23 Code of Federal Regulations Part 630 Subparts J and K. These regulations include several work zone safety measures. For example, Subpart J requires agencies to identify safety performance measures and monitor safety performance in work zones, and Subpart K requires agencies to use positive protection devices, at a minimum, in work zones "with high anticipated operating speeds that provide workers with no means of escape from motorized traffic intruding into the workspace, unless an engineering study determines otherwise."
Historical Final Rule Archive
The following information includes relevant details from the Final Rule published on Sept. 9, 2004 at 69 FR 54562. It provides an overview of the process review toolbox, information about conducting work zone practices, and the capability maturity framework.
Visit and learn more about the archived final rule published on September 9, 2004: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/09/09/04-20340/work-zone-safety-and-mobility.
Work Zone Process Review Toolbox
This Work Zone Process Review Toolbox contains tools to help you conduct an effective Work Zone Process Review. The first section of the Toolbox has information to help you determine the purpose/goals and scope of a review, expected outcomes, team members, and possible data sources. This section also contains sets of potential questions that can be used to assess various work zone program areas while doing a work zone process review. The Resources section provides information on training, and includes examples and tips that share what other peers have done. The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section provides answers to some commonly asked questions about work zone process reviews.
Guidance for Conducting Effective Work Zone Process
All state highway agencies receiving Federal-aid funds are required to perform work zone process reviews every two years. These reviews are an opportunity for the agency to reexamine how it is meeting federal requirements in 23 CFR 630 Subparts J and K in accomplishing work zone safety and mobility management. This document includes tips for success in work zone process reviews, effective use of data and performance measures in process reviews, and insight for connecting process reviews with other work zone safety and mobility improvement efforts.
Guidance for Conducting Effective Work Zone Process (HTML, PDF 773KB)
Work Zone Management Capability Maturity Framework (CMF)
Managing traffic during construction is necessary to minimize traffic delays, maintain motorist and worker safety, complete roadwork construction in a timely manner, and maintain access for businesses, institutions, and residents. This framework assesses the capability for effective work zone traffic management including assessing work zone impacts and implementing strategies for minimizing or mitigating the impacts.
