Implementing the Rule on Work Zone Safety and Mobility
(23 CFR 630 Subpart J)

September 2005

U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
Office of Operations

FHWA-HOP-05-065

Table of Contents

Notice

Technical Report Documentation Page

List of Acronyms

Executive Summary

List of Tables

List of Figures

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Goals and Expected Benefits of the Updated Rule

1.1.1 Goals
1.1.2 Expected Benefits

1.2 Purpose of this Document

1.3 Audience

2.0 Overview of the Updated Rule

2.1 Outline of the Updated Rule

2.1.1 Policy-Level Provisions (Section 630.1006)
2.1.2 State/Local Agency-Level Processes and Procedures (Section 630.1008)
2.1.3 Project-Level Provisions (Sections 630.1010 and 630.1012)

2.2 An Overview of Key Differences Between the Former Rule and the Updated Rule

2.2.1 Key Differences in Policy-Level Provisions
2.2.2 Key Differences in Process-Level Provisions
2.2.3 Key Differences in Project-Level Provisions

2.3 Applying the Updated Rule to the Project Delivery Process

2.4 Assistance with Implementation of the Updated Rule

3.0 Developing and Implementing a Work Zone Policy

3.1 Related Provisions in the Rule

3.2 Key Components of a Work Zone Policy

3.2.1 Vision
3.2.2 Goals and Objectives
3.2.3 Specific Policy Provisions

3.3 Additional Policy Components

3.4 Who Develops and Implements the Policy?

3.5 Policy Development and Implementation Process

4.0 Implementing Agency-Level Processes and Procedures

4.1 Work Zone Assessment and Management Procedures

4.1.1 Related Provisions in the Rule
4.1.2 Why Work Zone Assessment and Management Procedures?
4.1.3 Considerations for Implementing Work Zone Assessment and Management Procedures

4.2 Use of Work Zone Data

4.2.1 Related Provisions in the Rule
4.2.2 Why Are Work Zone Data Relevant?
4.2.3 Using Work Zone Data at the Project-Level
4.2.4 Using Work Zone Data at the Process-Level
4.2.5 Maintaining Data and Information Resources

4.3 Implementation of Training

4.3.1 Related Provisions in the Rule
4.3.2 Who Needs to be Trained?
4.3.3 Who Provides the Training?
4.3.4 Training Resources
4.3.5 Considerations for Implementing an Overall Training Program

4.4 Work Zone Process Reviews

4.4.1 Related Provisions in the Rule
4.4.2 Why Process Reviews?
4.4.3 Work Zone Performance Aspects
4.4.4 Conducting Process Reviews

5.0 Significant Projects

5.1 Overview

5.1.1 What is a Significant Project?
5.1.2 Related Provisions in the Rule
5.1.3 What is the Purpose of Identifying Significant Projects?

5.2 When in Program Delivery Should Significant Projects Be Identified?

5.3 Identifying Significant Projects

5.3.1 Possible Criteria for Identifying Significant Projects
5.3.2 Use of Analytical Tools

5.4 Exception Process

5.4.1 Process for Requesting Exceptions
5.4.2 Contents of an Exception Request

6.0 Developing TMPs for Projects

6.1 Overview

6.1.1 What is a TMP?
6.1.2 Related Provisions in the Rule

6.2 How and When Should TMPs Be Developed, Implemented, and Evaluated?

6.2.1 TMP Development During Planning, Preliminary Engineering, and Design
6.2.2 TMP Implementation, Monitoring, and Revisions During Construction
6.2.3 TMP Performance Assessment

6.3 Potential TMP Components

6.4 Work Zone Impact Management Strategies to Consider

7.0 Implementation and Compliance

7.1 Conformance Review and Reassessment

7.2 Incorporation in Stewardship Agreements

7.3 Variances From Compliance Requirements

7.4 Implementation and Compliance Timeline

7.5 Implementation Resources

7.5.1 Informational Resources
7.5.2 Possible Funding Sources

Appendix A – Rule Language

Appendix B – Applying the Rule to the Project Delivery Process

Appendix C – Information on Companion Guidance Documents

List of Tables

Table 6.1 Potential TMP Components
Table 6.2 Work Zone Management Strategies by Category

List of Figures

Figure 2.1 Structural Outline of the Updated Rule
Figure 3.1 Policy Development and Implementation Process
Figure 6.1 TMP Development
Figure 7.1 Rule Implementation/Compliance Timeline

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