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In a "dynamic merge" system, for example, vehicles approaching a lane closure are directed to use all available lanes when congestion develops and speeds are low. When speeds are high, motorists are directed to merge early or are left to use their own judgement. Such a system is usually deployed in addition to traditional static messaging.

[[File:Travel Time System.jpg|thumb|Sensors detect traffic flow through this 15 mile Smart Work Zone and display "travel time" to drivers. SystemPhoto deployed bycredit: Street Smart Rental, the nationwide leader in Smart Work Zone design, equipment and support. |alt=]]

"Blind-area" diagrams can be generated using physical measurements and computer simulations to reveal the space around construction vehicles where workers and vehicles are at the highest risk of not being seen. A well-developed blind-area diagram can better inform construction crews on how to best block roads and position workers. Diagrams are created using a method jointly developed by [[Caterpillar Inc.]] and the [[National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health]] which plots equipment on a grid and determines visibility of other objects relative to the equipment.<ref name="cdc"/>