Work Zone Traffic Control Guidelines for Maintenance Operations
Publication Number
M 54-44
Publication Version
M 54-44.09
Publication Date
Manual Manager
Steve Haapala (360-705-7241)
Originator
Traffic Operations Division
Subject
Traffic control devices in work zones.
The traffic control plans contained in this booklet are furnished as a guide to be used along with good judgment. Minor modifications may be made, as necessary, to accommodate site conditions; however, a plan's original intent must be maintained. An alternate plan should be considered if substantial revisions are needed.
Slow down – lives are on the line.
In 2023, speeding continued to be a top reason for work zone crashes.
Even one life lost is too many.
Fatal work zone crashes doubled in 2023 - Washington had 10 fatal work zone crashes on state roads.
It's in EVERYONE’S best interest.
95% of people hurt in work zones are drivers, their passengers or passing pedestrians, not just our road crews.