Driving in the USA and Canada
Construction (Road Works)
"Construction" means road works.
Instead of using temporary traffic lights to control traffic at road works, in the USA and Canada you'll nearly always find "flagmen" (although many are women). Communication between the flagmen at either end of the controlled area may be via radio or by means of a large rag or similar token carried by the last car through!
Since roads are usually completely rebuilt rather than just resurfaced, controlled areas often have unpaved surfaces and extend for several miles. Delays can often be quite lengthy.
Sometimes convoys of cars are lead through the controlled area by a pilot car.
Very, very occasionally roads may only be open briefly at specific times of the day during road works, with subsequent lengthy delays during which everyone has a picnic and gets to know each other. This is extremely rare, however.
Places & useful connections
Before you set out
Confirm current access, opening arrangements, reservations and the suitability of your planned roads and walks. Photographs may show earlier conditions.