What should be considered when scheduling street work?

• A. Schedule during unusually heavy traffic.
• B. Schedule during light traffic.
• C. Avoid hours of unusually heavy traffic.
• D. Always schedule at night.

Answer: (C)

When planning street work, the goal is to minimize disruption and keep everyone safe by choosing times with lower traffic volumes. The best practice is to avoid hours of unusually heavy traffic because heavy traffic increases the risk for workers and motorists, makes setup and shutdown more complex, and can cause long delays and unsafe conditions around work zones. Working in lighter or normal traffic reduces those safety hazards and usually allows for smoother operations, better access for equipment and emergency responses, and fewer unexpected delays.

Scheduling during light traffic is helpful, but not always guaranteed or feasible in every situation. Scheduling at night isn’t universally allowed either due to noise, lighting, and permit constraints.