Roadway Incidents Manual

Question 1

Level 1 Traffic Incident

Answer 1

Minor: impact to the traveled roadway is estimated to be less than 30 minutes with no or minor lane blockage

Question 2

Level 2 Traffic Incident

Answer 2

Intermediate: Impact to the traveled roadway is estimated to be between 30 minutes and 2 hours with lane blockages, but not full closure.

Question 3

Level 3 Traffic Incident

Answer 3

Major: Impact to the traveled roadway is estimated to be more than 2 hours OR the roadway is closed in any single direction: significant area wide congestion is expected.

Question 4

Top 3 Primary objectives for any operation on a roadway

Answer 4

1. ) Establish a safe operating area
2. ) Emergency care and transport of sick / injured
3. ) Water Supply