A.D.PATEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

SUB:-HIGHWAY ENGINEERING

PREPARED BY:- KOTADIYA KAUSHIK 130010106020 PATEL NIKUL 130010106040

SUBMITTED TO:-PROF. K.R.TRIVEDI

Traffic Control Road traffic control involves

directing vehicular and pedestrian traffic around a construction zone, accident or other road disruption, thus ensuring the safety of emergency response teams, construction workers and the general public.

Traffic ControlTraffic control also includes the use

of CCTV and other means of monitoring traffic by local or State roadways authorities to manage traffic flows and providing advice Traffic control also includes the use of CCTV and other means of monitoring traffic by local or State roadways authorities to manage traffic flows and providing advice concerning traffic congection.

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Major traffic control devices:

Traffic SignsTraffic SignalsRoadway Markings

Traffic SignalsTraffic signals are provided at road

intersections.These are control devices which direct or

stop the traffic using red and green signals.Types of traffic signal -Traffic control signals -Pedestrian signals -Special traffic signal

Why Traffic Signals? Conflicting traffic movements, make roadway

intersections unsafe for vehicles and pedestrians

Intersections are a major source of crashes and vehicle delay (as vehicles yield to avoid conflicts with other vehicles).

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Why Traffic Signals?

Most roadway intersections are not signalized due to low traffic volumes and adequate sight distances.

At some point, traffic volumes and crash frequency is very high so we have to install traffic signals.

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Traffic Signals(normal traffic light)

REDVehicles must stop.Come to complete stop at stop line or before

crosswalk or intersection. After stopping, you may turn right on red

at most intersections if the way is clear.

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YELLOWStop if you can do so safely.The light will soon be red.

GREENGo, but only if intersection is clear.If turning side, wait for gap in oncoming traffic to complete turn.

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Traffic Signals (lane signals)

Lane signals are used:When the direction of the flow of traffic changes.To show that a tollbooth is open or closed.To show which lanes are opened or closed.You must never drive in a lane under a red X.A yellow X means that your lane signal is going to change to red.

Prepare to leave the lane safely.You may drive in lanes beneath a green arrow, but you must also

obey all other signs and signals.

Traffic SignsVarious traffic signs have been recognized by

the gov. of India through motor vehicle act, 1939.

As per IRC traffic signs are of three types -Regulatory -Warning -Informatory

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Regulatory signsRegulatory signs are used to inform the road users about laws, regulations, prohibitions.The various regulatory signs are as follow -Stop -Give way -Speed limit -No parking -Direction control -prohibitory

Warning SignsWarning signs are used to warn the road

users of certain hazardous condition that exit on roadways.

They have white background, red border, and black symbol.

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Informatory Signs

These signs are used to inform the road users alongroute, destination and distance.Various informatory signs are as follow Route markers (interstate system) Route turn arrows and directional arrows Familiar destination Mileage signs Recreation areas Service signs

Locations of airports, bus stations, and train stations

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Roadway Markings

Pavement markingKerb markingObject markingReflector unit marking

Pavement markingPavement markings are generally of white

paint. yellow colour marking are used to indicate

parking restrictions and for continuous centre line.

Kerb marking•Kerb marking indicates regulations like parking.•Kerb marking with alternate white and black line.

Object markingPhysical obstruction on or near roadway are hazardous hence should be properly marked.

Reflector markers are used as hazard markers and guide markers for driving during night.

Reflector marking

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