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More I-15 Construction

Post by Josephaw
Just as soon as the Core Project was over, UDOT decided to rip it up again (both directions) from southern Spanish Fork to Payson on I-15 (which will be ongoing till the end of 2013). Is there a way to post a permanent warning to other wazers that they should be aware of the construction and expect delays, especially during rush hour? I found the following insightful (I highlighted the part I liked best to solve this), but then noticed the addendum at the bottom, which seemed to negate the rest of the above info.

Source: http://www.waze.com/wiki/index.php/Road ... nstruction
Construction Zones; naming large sections of major roads that are under construction

[edit]Basic Rules
Start by following the naming rules for your major roads. Interstate as "I-10 S". US highways as "US Hwy 90". To show that the segments are part of a construction zone, just add the suffix "CONST ZN". "I-10 S" becomes "I-10 S CONST ZN". "US Hwy 90" becomes "US Hwy 90 CONST ZN". In cases with roads that are closed for extended periods it is usually best to disconnect the closed roads from the road network during the construction.
When temporarily re-setting road geometry, closely monitor recent GPS points as the aerial maps will likely display an out-dated view. The GPS points layer may not be up to date either so it's best to have local knowledge of the construction before editing the map. Also, be sure to closely monitor these sections of roadway and remove the CONST ZN suffix whenever the construction is done.
As of February 2013 roads can be closed using Waze, the above method should no longer be used.
Now, since I-15 won't be closed (just slowed down, and sometimes have lane closures), we obviously don't want it closed...yet wouldn't the above method fit just right? I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions.

On another similar note, in preparation for the construction of the Payson LDS Temple some of the main roads in the area are also being shut down to through traffic (I received a letter from the city today explaining about it). How should we go about making that known to other wazers? Should we close it? Rename it with the CONST ZN suffix? BTW, it looks like it will also be worked on AT LEAST till the end of the year (they said it would be a "total reconstruction," replacing all the water and utility lines, total repavement, etc.) Any thoughts are appreciated...
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Post by Daknife
As it won't be closed there isn't really a good method. Now do keep me up to date on any planned closures of interchanges lasting longer than a few days as I will edit those. I have been busy the last couple weeks and haven't been able to give Utah my normal level of attention (allowing mwburn to steal my gold mood for a week) :lol: But will get back to it soon.

Please note that with careful attention I was able to keep I-15 up to date during the core construction even during a period last summer where Waze went over six weeks without a map tile update. The interstate will remain locked at a level 5 as per the national standard to protect it. If you do see me falling behind the construction feel free to give me a PM and if that fails post to the unlock forum.

Also at this time if a closure is going to be more than a couple days, don't rely on the new road closed report system, it seems to need multiple reports to make a closure stick, and even then sometimes fades out before it should, it's far easier to just disconnect the road. and then reconnect it a day or so before it's scheduled to reopen.

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Also please note, a certain level 1 editor whom I will not name has taken to naming streets (or p-lot roads) next to major chain stores with the name of the store. (walmart, home depot etc...) If you see that delete the name of the store and lock the roads around it. He has been warned multiple times that we are not to label or landmark businesses, but it's not worth the trouble warning him anymore, just give yourself the points from undoing his actions.
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Post by Daknife
Btw on these kinds of updates to the freeways, PM me on them. Also once a thread has been check marked it most likely won't be looked at again by editors seeing if more work needs to be done. I saw it because I looked at the View Your Posts link and decided to see what the new comment was.
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Post by Josephaw
Same as posted on the main forum...see below for more info:

SR-92 aka Timpanogos Highway is under a lot of construction to repair some initial shoddy work, and I noticed that for now, the Commuter Lanes are closed in both directions :? (as the UDOT website also seems to confirm, see http://www.udot.utah.gov/projects/f?p=2 ... 290,5290,s)
See here as well: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655 ... ction.html
Could someone with level 5 clearance make sure to disconnect the on/off ramps, etc. so that Waze won't route us onto it, and perhaps mark the other lanes as a construction zone? Thanks so much!
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