Why does the lane closure start so far back?

When setting up lane and road closures, traffic engineers must follow regulations from the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Because of the speed and configuration of the road at that point, the closure has to start that far back.

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1. What happened?
2. Is the bridge safe?
3. When will the bridge be fixed?
4. What about the lifts at the Great Bridge Bridge?
5. What about lifts at the Centerville Turnpike Bridge?
6. Why can't you lift tolls on the Dominion Boulevard Veterans Bridge?
7. Can't you change the traffic signals in the surrounding areas?
8. Why are the lanes closed when no one is working?
9. Why does the lane closure start so far back?
10. Who pays for these repairs?
11. Are trucks allowed on the bridge?
12. Will the two lanes of traffic remain through repairs?