Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12T E N PRECISION ROLLING SLOWDOWNS A rolling slowdown is an example of some of the most precise craftwork in the traffic control industry, requiring training, discipline, excellent choreography and communication. So what is a rolling slowdown? Sometimes referred to as a rolling roadblock, it is a method of temporary traffic control used to slow or stop traffic as a means of blocking it from a section of a roadway for a short period of time. The rolling slowdown controls all lanes of traffic on a given roadway through the use of pacing vehicles. These vehicles coordinate their travel to create a gap in vehicle traffic so construction activities can safely be performed on or near the roadway. This traffic control method is for short-term work such as wire pulls (see October 2016’s issue of On the Move), placing bridge beams, and other large construction maneuvers. Of course, anytime a section of roadway is impacted in this way, traffic delays are inevitable. Accurate and efficient execution of a rolling slowdown is critical. Aerial view of a rolling slowdown in action.