Allow only one type of plastic traffic drum on the project. Speed management is desirable at locations such as rural freeways and expressways where traffic has been flowing in a high-speed, free-flow way for a significant period before encountering the work zone. Any part of the project within the limits stated in the order becomes a legal speed zone when signs are placed. Avoid blinding drivers in approaching vehicles when adequately lighting work areas. The activities would, therefore, cause the closure to remain past the time allowed in the closure charts. The last level of review will be the COZEEP statewide coordinator. Verify that the contractor constructs permanent new facilities and alterations to existing facilities in accordance with the contract plans and specifications. Return exceptions to the district and area offices involved for resolution. Include compensation or credit in the change order when an ordered change in the work affects the contract item for the traffic control system. If a temporary pedestrian facility is needed, it should follow the ADA checklist in the. Review the submittal for any Type 3 barricade to be used as sign support for crashworthiness to the Transportation Research Boards NCHRP Report 350 criteria or the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTOs) Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) as a single unit with a sign panel of the size and type used on the project. If the contractor fails to reopen the highway according to the closure charts, suspend work and request a detailed written construction contingency plan demonstrating that the highway will be opened as soon as possible. Do not allow the application of temporary pavement delineation over existing pavement delineation. Periodically review the portable signal system to document its maintenance. Design for the speed that vehicles will travel. Critical stage for each operation when the alternative or additional equipment, materials, or workers must be activated. They require lane closure charts that specify when and how many lanes may be closed for construction. The following procedures are intended to assist resident engineers in obtaining and tracking COZEEP services and to help Caltrans reconcile the CHP billing system and facilitate payment to the CHP. Review the requests to avoid oversights and overbooking. Reported closures to include freeway mainline, local roads, and interchange ramps. If the portable transverse rumble strips become out of alignment or skewed by more than 6 inches, have the contractor readjust them to the original location. If it becomes necessary to cancel the work, call the local CHP contact person listed in Part 4 of the task order as soon as possible. Create a Requestor LCS account and set the option in the account to status closures for those who will request and status closures. If the equipment, materials, or workers are not onsite, the contingency plan specifies the method of mobilizing these items and personnel, and the time required to complete the mobilization. Use tangent diagonal crossing in preference to reversing curves. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION PLANNING P.O. If an impasse occurs, the district COZEEP coordinator and the designated CHP division office contact should act as the second level of review. If you authorize the devices for use, record the authorization in the daily reports. Consult your district COZEEP coordinator for a current estimate of hourly and mileage COZEEP cost. At the end of the shift, the senior CHP officer onsite should estimate travel time and mileage for each officer from the project site to the CHP office. Timely publicity can significantly improve traffic behavior on a construction project. Chapter 1 - Caltrans Construction Organization, 4-1202B Temporary Traffic Control Devices, 4-1202B (10) Temporary Crash Cushion Module, 4-1202B (14) Portable Changeable Message Signs, 4-1202B (16) Temporary Flashing Beacon Systems, 4-1202B (17) Automated Work Zone Information Systems, 4-1202B (18) Portable Transverse Rumble Strips, 4-1202B (19) Portable Radar Speed Feedback Sign Systems, 4-1202B (20) Automated Flagger Assistance Devices, 4-1202B (21) Temporary Automated End of Queue Warning System, 4-1202C (2)Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, 4-1202C (3) Bridge Cleaning and Painting Activities, 4-1203B Temporary Traffic Control Devices, 4-1203B (10) Temporary Crash Cushion Module, 4-1203B (14) Portable Changeable Message Signs, 4-1203B (16) Temporary Flashing Beacon Systems, 4-1203B (17) Automated Work Zone Information Systems, 4-1203B (18) Portable Transverse Rumble Strips, 4-1203B (19) Portable Radar Speed Feedback Sign Systems, 4-1203B (20) Automated Flagger Assistance Devices, 4-1203B (21) Temporary Automated End of Queue Warning System, 4-1203C (1b) Contingency Plans for Closures, 4-1203C (1d) Status Updates for Authorized Closures, 4-1203C (1f) Placement Sequence and the Start of Work, 4-1203C (1i) Reverse Operations Inside Closures, 4-1203C (2)Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, 4-1203C (3) Bridge Cleaning and Painting Activities, 4-1203D (3) Temporary Lane Line and Center Delineation, 4-1203D (4) Temporary Edge Line Delineation, 4-1203D (5) Temporary Traffic Stripe Tape, 4-1203D (6) Temporary Traffic Stripe Paint, 4-1203D (7) Temporary Pavement Marking Tape, 4-1203D (8) Temporary Pavement Marking Paint, 4-1203E Temporary Pavement Delineation for Seal Coats, 4-1206B Temporary Traffic Control Devices, 4-1206B (9) Temporary Crash Cushion Modules, 4-1206B (13) Portable Changeable Message Signs, 4-1206B (15) Temporary Flashing Beacon Systems, 4-1206B (16) Automated Work Zone Information Systems, 4-1206B (17) Portable Transverse Rumble Strips, 4-1206B (18) Portable Radar Speed Feedback Sign Systems, 4-1206B (19) Automated Flagger Assistance Devices, 4-1206B (20) Temporary Automated End of Queue Warning System, 4-1202 B (14) Portable Changeable Message Signs, 4-1202C (2) Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, 4-1203C (2) Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, CalOES: Power Outage and Fire Recovery Resources. Place all remaining signs and devices in sequence through the work area. Questions? Examples of unacceptable messages include Drive carefully, Have a Nice Day, and Thank you.. The CHP coordinator at the local CHP area office will complete, sign, and return the form to the Caltrans construction office. Do not use the contract item for temporary crash cushion modules to pay for temporary crash cushion modules that are placed to fulfill the requirements of the Public Safety section. Review these requirements with the contractors before work starts. Consideration for worker safety and the safe movement of traffic through work zones starts with planning. Directs the termination or modification of active planned lane closure operations when traffic delays become significant, without compromising traveler or worker safety. Ideally, the assistant resident engineer should be able to communicate directly with the contractors maintenance person by radio or cell phone. Acting as a resource for the resident engineer, construction engineer, DTM, and TMP manager during TMP implementation and reviewing the contractors construction contingency plan. Determine what construction area signs should be placed before work begins for the entire project and before each stage of the project. Remind the contractor of Americans with Disabilities Act requirements if the traffic control system will affect pedestrian traffic and a temporary pedestrian access route is needed. The cost of the contractors inventory of replacement sign materials is included in the contract price for construction area signs. Construction signs should be covered or removed whenever they no longer serve a purpose. Include these considerations for conditions requiring minor changes in the field: The following guidelines apply to crossover transitions: For temporary modifications of existing ramps, review acceleration and deceleration lanes. Caltrans can enforce contractor compliance with closure pickup deadlines in two ways: Caltrans can order a contractor to pick up a closure early if traffic delays become significant because of a project incident or activities outside the project area. Review Section 12-3.11, Construction Area Signs, of the Standard Specifications for additional requirements. Check pallet heights when used. BOX 942874, MS-32 SACRAMENTO, CA 94274 PHONE (916) 653-0548 Making Conservation TTY 711 a California Way of Life. The contractor is responsible for accommodating pedestrians through or around the work zone. Cold storms bringing wind, rain and low-elevation snow heavy at times are forecast through early March. Confirm full implementation of approved TMPs in close coordination with the DTM so that the disruption to the traveling public is minimized. Caltrans Emergency Road Closures due to incidents impacts. Inspect the signs and equipment the contractor proposes to use, at the contractors or subcontractors yard if possible, before their first use. Reviews the contractors contingency plan. Verify the contractor cements the bases of channelizers used for temporary edge line delineation as specified. The invoice backup will include the COZEEP service summary and copies of cancellation notices. Safety reviews conducted during the projects development may identify other deciding factors. Municipal Code. If advanced flaggers or additional flaggers are not shown or specified, then Caltrans pays 100 percent by change order. The special bulbs used with solar signs have much narrower beams than conventional bulbs and, therefore, require greater care while being aimed. Time and mileage are based on officers starting and stopping times at their reporting station and include travel to and from the project. Refer to the Oversight Resident Engineer Guidelines, Sections 3.2.2(d), Safety, and 5.2.1, Encroachment Permit, for further guidance. The contractor develops a construction contingency plan to identify activities, equipment, processes, and materials that may delay reopening of closures in the event of failure or breakage. Verify there is enough shoulder width before allowing the use of an impact attenuator vehicle for placement and removal of components on two-lane, two-way highways. Additional devices are placed in sequence, moving in the direction of the traffic flow. Provide protective overhead covering as necessary to protect from falling objects and dripping from overhead structures. Verify TPARs are constructed in compliance with the requirements in Section 12-4.04, Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, of the. Do not allow the use of power from private parties to power the temporary signal system. It is not necessary to restudy impact previously studied during planning and design unless significant commercial development has occurred in the area in the interim. Stationary closures on the shoulder are 10-97 before placing the first cone after the last advance warning sign, and 10-98 after removing the last cone before the advance warning signs. If the cancellation form indicates a fee is being charged, retain the form in the project records under Category 21, Construction or Maintenance Zone Enhanced Enforcement Program, and send a copy to the district COZEEP coordinator. If the contractor requests usage of alternative temporary crash cushion modules, verify that their proposed modules are on the Authorized Material List for Highway Safety Features. The area where the surfacing joins the existing roadway can be critical. Each flag shall be at least 16" x 16" The district will establish a procedure for preparation, review, and approval of changes related to roadway construction and detour plans that include traffic control devices. Contractors are required to request closures using the Caltrans Lane Closure System (LCS) and status closures using the Lane Closure System Mobile web page. For more information on cancellations, refer to the current COZEEP agreement. To order work by the CHP, complete and use Form CEM-2102, COZEEP/ MAZEEP Task Order. Before ordering the work, and while preparing the task order, check that: CHP support is appropriate for the type of work to be performed. The specifications require temporary traffic screen to have 3-foot-long openings spaced at 200-foot intervals. Verify that pedestrian facilities comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Use the posting of advisory speeds on warning signs to advise the public what speed is considered appropriate at specific locations, such as points of curvature or traffic diversion. The traffic control system for flaggers should follow Sheet T13 of the. If the opening has a drop off behind it that might present a hazard to the public, document in the resident engineers daily report an exception to the Standard Plans note and have the contractor close the gap for public safety purposes. CalTrans Lane & Road Closures SR-38 East / West Active Thu Mar 2 2023, 6:01AM Lasting 14 hours One-Way Traffic closure lasting 14 hours on Conventional Hwy for Emergency Work affecting #1, Right Shoulder lane (s) in District: 8 From: Old Mill Creek Rd Mentone to Jenks Lake Rd Angelus Oaks View on Google Maps ID: C38EA-0004-2023-03-02-06:01:52 Do not allow the contractor to use the double-stick butyl pads provided by the channelizer manufacturer; these pads do not meet Caltrans requirements. 11/25. Verify that the contractor schedules and conducts a meeting to discuss the operation of impact attenuator vehicle as required under Section 12-3.23A(4), Quality Assurance, of the Standard Specifications. The majority of Caltrans road projects (including this SR 41 example) fall under this category. Measure and pay for temporary traffic screen according to the specifications. If they dont, the Standard Special Provisions govern. Do not use the contract item for Type K temporary railing to pay for temporary railing that is placed to fulfill the requirements of the Public Safety section. According to the Authorized Material List for Signing and Delineation Materials, 0.5-inch Intelplast Intelcel or similar material is authorized, and according to FHWA Work Zone Letter 85 from the FHWAs Safety Program work zone device letter archive website, this type of sign substrate is authorized for use on Type 3 barricades. Check Type 3 barricades, used as sign supports, for label with FHWA acceptance letter number showing they have been crash tested as a single unit with a sign panel of the size and type used on the project. Determine the methods and equipment the contractor will use for closing lanes, ramps, and roadways, and for flagging and controlling one-way traffic. Imposing a 24-hour-a-day regulatory speed reduction can be difficult to justify and obtain approval for. Before work begins, carefully review the plans, specifications, closure charts, and sheets T9 through T17 of the Standard Plans. Verify that the contractor installs, relocates, covers, and removes signs as required. Check sign posts to confirm compliance with breakaway features. ALT ALT The records form may vary according to the magnitude and complexity of the subject. If a contractor is unable to access the LCS Mobile web page, obtain the closure status from the contractor and notify the transportation management center. During the preconstruction conference, discuss: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/forms. Verify the contractor follows the notification and signing requirements before setting up any traffic control systems. Review with the contractor how flaggers will communicate with each other, with pilot cars, and with workers inside the controlled area. Verify that pallet height is 4 inches or less. Updated information available at # caltrans8 TMC ALERT For continuous construction work zone speed limit reduction, verify that advisory warning signs are posted to alert motorist of the roadway condition as specified and as shown on the standard plans. Be aggressive in seeking changes to improve the situation. Be aware that collision concentrations and inconvenience may occur with changes in direction, number of lanes, alignment, and speed. Confirm the contractor uses the long-term temporary pavement marker for 180 days or less and the short-term temporary pavement marker for 14 days or less. Moving closures are 10-97 before the actual start time of the closure, and 10-98 after the actual end time of the closure. Verify that all traffic control facilities are in good repair with a continuing program of inspection, replacement, and cleaning. Glare conditions in rain, at night, or when facing the rising or setting sun may affect driver decisions. Make every effort to resolve disputes at the lowest level such as between the resident engineer and the CHP coordinator at the local CHP area office. In addition, the plans provide traffic handling details during construction of the structure work per Traffic Handling Plans and related plans including TH-3 (Sheet 54 of advertised plans). As a last resort, the state representative has authority to stop the contractors operation, wholly or in part, or take appropriate action when public safety is jeopardized. Section 2-1, Safety, of this manual covers the responsibilities of the districts construction safety coordinator (CSC) who should periodically review the traffic handling for each project. Generally such projects are intermediate type projects that cause minimal/moderate work zone impacts. Review sheet T3B of the Standard Plans for staking requirements. Compensation for flaggers shown on the contract plans, including advanced flaggers and additional flaggers will be included in the bid item for traffic control system. Flashing beacons shall be placed at the locations indicated for in size and shall be orange or fluorescent red-orange in color. California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Region 1 and Region 6 Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) . Verify portable flashing beacons operate according to the specifications. Provide the contractor with the message content and the thresholds used for triggering when the messages will be displayed. Document the reasons for COZEEP use. Review Section 84-2.03, Construction, of the. The purpose of the gaps is to allow drivers and passengers of vehicles to get behind the barrier in case of a disabled vehicle. The LCS will generate email notifications to the resident engineer and the district traffic manager when the contractor cancels a closure. For their application, review the current California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (California MUTCD). Frequently, the plans for stage construction, detour, or traffic handling will require arrays of temporary crash cushion modules. The California Highway Patrol. Anticipated cooling times needed for asphalt concrete pavements before opening a lane, shoulder, or ramp to public traffic. Design crossover transitions to the highest geometric standards within tolerable limits of cost. Rural locations with a high volume of truck traffic, steep downgrades, or both. Verify that the contractor provides a Type 1 or Type 2 for each closure as shown on Standard Plan T26 and T27, respectively. Remember that the motorist has no knowledge of the traffic control plan and is entirely dependent on the system for warning and guidance. Include the district TMP manager, the DTM, and the public information officer as appropriate in preconstruction or work planning meetings. The railroad company should be represented at a preconstruction meeting to discuss the schedule of work over or near railroad facilities. When portable signal systems are used in forests or grasslands, confirm adherence to all fire safety requirements. The following determine the safe speed of a vehicle: Design the temporary roadway for speeds consistent with the permanent roadway. Clearly identify early-finish and late-finish milestones for every major activity. If a discrepancy occurs between the contract plans and specifications and the California MUTCD, the plans and specifications govern. Avoid placing entering transitions on or just beyond horizontal curves or the crest of a summit vertical. Confirm flaggers are wearing American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-compliant garments in accordance with the Construction Safety Orders of the California Department of Industrial Relations, or the prime contractors or subcontractors Injury and Illness Prevention Program or Code of Safe Practices, whichever is more stringent. Verify the contractor maintains all traffic control devices in good working order throughout the projects life. To expedite the work, it is helpful to close the exit temporarily if the contract, traffic patterns, and volumes permit. If a revision is required, the contractor should not close any lanes until the resident engineer has reviewed the contingency plan. Verify the contractor conducts a meeting with all involved parties to discuss the operation of the impact attenuator vehicle. For example, compensate for a sharper curve with solutions such as increased lane width or a clear recovery zone. The CHP sorts and subtotals the COZEEP service summary by project, including cost information. Refer to Section 7-1.04, Public Safety, of the Standard Specifications, and Topic 902, Sight Distance and Clear Recovery Zone Standards, of the Highway Design Manual. Withhold some payment from progress pay estimates to cover the cost of removing Type K temporary railing. Confirm that portable delineators remain upright when unattended, otherwise require the contractor to place a ballast on the delineators base. Verify the contractor installs Type P or Type R markers when required. Also, verify that flagging stations are laid out correctly, are visible to approaching traffic, are illuminated during nighttime, and have correct advance warning signs. Caltrans began a major project to retrofit the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge to current seismic design standards in summer 1998 and expects to complete the work by winter 2014. . The objective of traffic control is to provide for worker protection and the safe passage of public trafficincluding bicycles, motorcycles, and pedestriansthrough and around the work zone with as little inconvenience and delay as possible. Anticipated times for beginning the closure pickup. Once the task order is completed and signed by the Caltrans person requesting the services, fax, email, or send it to the local CHP area office. Consult with the transportation management center before temporarily closing a ramp not previously scheduled through the LCS. Check railing alignment for any substantial offset to each other. If the proposed materials have been previously used, check them for acceptability listed in the ATSSA publication. To confirm that contractors can access LCS and LCS Mobile, do the following before work begins: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/training. Verify that all the necessary signs, cones, drums, and other equipment are on hand before the system is set up for the first time. Samples of activities that may require a contingency plan: A construction contingency plan describes: The contractor verifies or updates the contingency plan at the same time as submitting the written schedule of planned closures. Call (805) 781-5252 | Caltrans Road Information | Open LIST in New Tab | Open MAP in New Tab PLEASE REMEMBER TO SLOW DOWN WHEN DRIVING THROUGH WORK ZONES AND ALLOW ADDITIONAL TIME WHEN TRAVELING THROUGH THE AFFECTED AREA List of Road Closures - Open List in New Tab Lane Closure System (LCS) Mobile Statusing Instructions This training will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Verify the contractor offsets the approach end of Type K temporary railing by 15 feet minimum from the edge of an open traffic lane, according to Section 7-1.04 Public Safety, of the Standard Specifications. Construction staff needs to complete the job-related temporary pedestrian facilities training within 6 months of assignment to inspect or administer contracts if they have not taken the online training within the previous 3 years. Treat the traffic lanethe path the car is intended to followas a critical element of the roadway. Verify the contractor removes traffic-handling equipment and devices from the job site when they are no longer needed for controlling traffic. Do not allow the contractor to close two adjacent ramps in the same direction of travel unless necessary because of the operation or project conditions. 18h. The following guidelines are intended only to guide engineering judgment and ingenuity: Following are guidelines for the design of roadways carrying traffic through work zones. Check the installation and maintenance of Type P marker panel according to sheet A81C of the StandardPlans. first 48 atlanta detectives,
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