Initial placement of each barricade is paid for as a contract item at the time of placement. Determine the exact location of the temporary signs and when they are no longer needed for the direction of traffic. District Construction should request an impact study for proposed prolonged ramp closures not formally considered in the planning or design phase. Adjustments should be made to create adequate sight distance, to avoid locations that require drivers to make multiple decisions, to accommodate expected queues, and to coordinate activities at multiple locations. Caltrans. Maintain railings and walkways in good condition. Verify visibility and legibility requirements. Check that all crash cushion modules are filled with the proper weight of sand. Discuss comments or suggestions regarding traffic control with district Design and Traffic Operations during the projects planning and design phase. The design and construction at the contractors expense, when the contractors means and methods require the closure of an existing pedestrian route. Closure Type All Full Only Closure Status to include: In Progress Completed Canceled No Status Time Period All Day (5 AM - 4 PM) Night (4 PM - 5 AM) Long Term Only (24 Hours+) When Status changed: Facility Carpool Mainline Connector On Ramp Off Ramp Other The traffic control plan should be appropriate for anticipated conditions that may occur during construction. Certain equipment, such as dike placement machines, can only operate off one side of the equipment and may need to be operated against live traffic. When evaluating cost reduction proposals and change orders requested by the contractor, take into account the costs and savings for COZEEP services. File formats include CSV, JSON, TXT and XML. For example, compensate for a sharper curve with solutions such as increased lane width or a clear recovery zone. Temporary traffic control devices are divided into categories: The condition of temporary traffic control devices should comply with the most current edition of the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) publication Quality Guidelines for Temporary Traffic Control Devices and Features. Verify that all traffic control facilities are in good repair with a continuing program of inspection, replacement, and cleaning. Verify temporary flashing beacon systems are relocated as work progresses according to the specifications. 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. 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. Each flag shall be at least 16" x 16" Lane Closure System (LCS) Mobile Statusing Instructions This training will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Anticipated times for sweeping the roadway following grinding or import borrow haul operations to allow public travel with little to no visible dust when the lane is opened to traffic. CHP policy requires two officers in each unit from 10:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m. Caltrans obtained an exception to have one officer per vehicle whenever two or more units are near one another on the same project, however, this is a local CHP office commander decision. Temporary crash cushions may be installed on wooden pallets as an option. Allow only one type of plastic traffic drum on the project. View from List View from Map One Stop Shop Traveler Information link for Western US states: California, Oregon, Nevada and Washington. Caltrans Transportation Management Plan Guidelines provides more information on the recommended level of detail for TMPs. Acting as a resource for the resident engineer, construction engineer, DTM, and TMP manager during TMP implementation and reviewing the contractors construction contingency plan. In addition to required openings through falsework, provide accessible pedestrian facilities during pile driving, footing, wall, and other bridge construction activities where an accessible route was available before construction began. For public safety, when flaggers are not shown on the plans or specified and when ordered by the engineer, providing flaggers is change order work for which Caltrans pays 100 percent. Pay special attention to locations where vertical or horizontal curvature restricts the sight distance. If the contractor plans to use cones for night work, determine the type of cone proposed. Verify that the pavement was not damaged during removal. When construction activities involve railroad rights-of-way or grade crossings, contact the district railroad liaison agent to confirm that all processes are complete and that the contractor may begin work. Tweets by @caltransdist6. Published: Feb 06, 2023 California Invests Nearly $1 Billion for Transportation Improvements @CHP_Chico. Avoids putting pedestrians into conflicts with work vehicles, equipment, and operations and with vehicles moving through or around the job site. Establishing continuity is especially necessary if previous traffic shifts have created confusing or conflicting diagonal joints and have eradicated pavement markings. Imposing a 24-hour-a-day regulatory speed reduction can be difficult to justify and obtain approval for. Verify the planned temporary signal system includes a backup power source and automatic transfer switches. Also confirm it in writing using Form CEM-2103, COZEEP/MAZEEP Cancellation Form. Once contact is made, the CHP coordinator will return the completed cancellation form. A TMP is a program of activities for minimizing or alleviating work-related traffic delays through traffic-handling practices and strategies. Process, justify, and document the request the same way as any other fund request. Do not use a reduced regulatory speed limit as a substitute for other means of creating a safe roadway. Significant traffic effectan individual traffic delay of 30 minutes or more above normal travel time during recurring congestion on the existing facility. Verify that one type of crash cushion module is used for a single grouping or array. Caltrans should order early pickup only when traveler and worker safety will not be compromised. Refer to Part 6, Chapter 6D, "Pedestrian and Worker Safety," of the California MUTCD. In the transition, if physically possible, give the driver at least the same effective traversable roadway widthand preferably moreas on the approach roadway. Verify the contractor notifies and cooperates with local authorities wherever the local authorities regulate traffic. To confirm that contractors can access LCS and LCS Mobile, do the following before work begins: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/training. For current road conditions call 1-800-427-7623. Select a District or Statewide to start. Retroreflective sheeting on channelizers. lcs ver 23.01.09.2267 This application is being updated for digital accessibility and will continue to function while updates are in progress. 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. . Review the project for indications of driving difficulty. Communication equipment and procedures to follow when communicating with the resident engineers field representatives during contingency plan activation. Also, when possible, use barrier vehicles or an impact attenuator vehicle between the approaching motorist and workers on foot. Do not hide the taper of a traffic control system behind a vertical or horizontal curve. In many cases, placing a PCMS behind existing guard railing will protect it. Any activity requiring a full roadway closure, Rapid-strength concrete operations, including concrete slab replacement, Roadway excavations that encroach on the traveled way and are not protected by K-rail, Cold planing hot mix asphalt for depths of 2 inches or greater, Asphalt or concrete pavement sealing operations, Placement of reinforcing steel or structural members, Falsework erection or removal, including adjustments. Anticipated times for beginning the closure pickup. Check sign posts to confirm compliance with breakaway features. Category 3 devices include crash cushions, impact attenuator vehicles, temporary railing, temporary barrier, and end treatments for temporary railings and barriers. Links Regional Sites Every five minutes LCS reports all approved closures planned for the next 7 days, plus all current lane, ramp, and road closures due to maintenance, construction, special events, etc. When construction affects the pedestrian facility, the contractor should maintain a continuous unobstructed path connecting existing accessible elements, such as parking lots, or bus stops through the project. Work zone activities can disrupt the publics mobility and access. CalTrans Lane & Road Closures SR-91 East East Wed Mar 1 2023, 10:01PM Lasting 7 hours Full closure lasting 7 hours on On Ramp for Electrical Work affecting All lane(s) in District: 12 From: Beach Blvd, Rte 39 Buena Park to Artesia Frwy, Rte 91 Buena Park View on Google MapsID: C91QA-0018-2023-03-01-22:01:00 Refer to Section 7-1.04, Public Safety, of the. To expedite the work, it is helpful to close the exit temporarily if the contract, traffic patterns, and volumes permit. If a discrepancy occurs between the contract plans and specifications and the California MUTCD, the plans and specifications govern. During the project initiation or planning stage, Caltrans considers TMP measures with associated road user costs and additional construction costs to the fullest extent feasible. Acts as the focal point for development and implementation of TMPs. If an impasse occurs, the district COZEEP coordinator and the designated CHP division office contact should act as the second level of review. They are not detectable by persons with visual disabilities. When determining how much to include on a progress pay estimate, withhold some payment sufficient to cover the cost of maintaining and removing the signs. 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. Require at all times the presence on the job of personnel representing the contractor who are capable of and empowered to make decisions quickly if the need arises. Chapter 4: Construction Details, Section 12: Temporary Traffic Control. Check pallet heights when used. Caltrans Emergency Road Closures due to incidents impacts. A set of contingency action plans for each stage of the activities to prevent late opening of the traffic lanes. The Transportation Management Plan Guidelines describe the roles and responsibilities of the construction traffic manager who works in cooperation with the CSC. The purpose of the gaps is to allow drivers and passengers of vehicles to get behind the barrier in case of a disabled vehicle. Verify portable radar speed feedback sign systems comply with the requirements in Section 12-3.37 Portable Radar Speed Feedback Sign Systems of the Standard Specifications. Submit the CHP notification to the person who issued the daily report. For construction projects awarded after June 30, 2021, all records are to be stored electronically in the Caltrans Falcon electronic document management system (FalconDMS). The resident engineer should determine which contractor activities might use COZEEP support. Count the plastic traffic drums for payment as they are placed in the locations shown on the plans. Verify that the contractor has assigned a dedicated person to full time maintenance of traffic control as required by the. Determine what construction area signs should be placed before work begins for the entire project and before each stage of the project. When planning for pedestrians in work zones, verify that the contractor does the following: When existing pedestrian facilities are disrupted, closed, or relocated, the temporary facilities should be detectable and include accessibility features consistent with those in the existing pedestrian facility. Describe the work by length, width, and unit of measure conforming to the appropriate progress pay items. Verify the contractor installs Type P or Type R markers when required. Maintain written records of orders given and actions taken. Resolve any accounting differences between the information Caltrans gives the CHP and the internal information CHP obtains from its payroll system. The railroad company should be represented at a preconstruction meeting to discuss the schedule of work over or near railroad facilities. Retain documentation of these reviews in Category 6, Safety, of the project records. When work activities are complete for the day, verify that the contractor removes or covers the signs. Verify that the trailer bearing the sign can be leveled and that the sign operates within the required minimum and maximum heights. Under the agreement, Caltrans pays the CHP for furnishing officers and cars for construction zones. End-of-queue management is desirable at locations where traffic queues are anticipated. For example, a project that will occur Monday through Thursday for the next week would require only one task order. Creating clear recovery zones may also require ordering staging of certain elements of the work, cleanup grading, and temporary placement or removal of materials. Verify the channelizers post is predominantly orange. At no time should a U-turn be permitted in traffic. Refer to Section 12-4.02C(10), End of Queue Monitoring and Warning With Truck Mounted Changeable Message Sign, of the revised, Multiple closures and inter-project coordinationAvoid multiple closures with overlapping sign patterns. The transition should be accessed before such features. Verify Type K temporary railing is placed on a firm, stable foundation uniformly graded throughout the entire length of the railing. Caltrans contracts, procedures, and guidelines form the basis for traffic-control measures throughout its construction projects and establish a baseline for operations statewide. 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. 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. Dansher Rd. Confirm that AFAD are placed in accordance with the plans and where clearly visible to the AFAD operator and to approaching traffic. Keep pedestrian facilities clear of obstructions. Contact Construction at headquarters for a current hard copy. The DTM calculates the delay penalty during the design phase of the project. Generally, the district traffic operations office is responsible for this review activity. In general, closures on two-lane highways and daytime closures on multi-lane highways do not require COZEEP. 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. This notification allows Caltrans to coordinate work within the highway corridor. Note any unusual local traffic patterns and scheduled special events during the life of the contract. If closure of an existing pedestrian route is required because of the contractors means and methods, remind the contractor of their responsibility to design and construct a TPAR at their expense, and obtain authorization to proceed with the work activities. Provide the contractor with the internet link to access the LCS web-based training. Daytime ramp closures do not usually need COZEEP. Obtain from the contractor, the completed Form CEM-2311, Temporary Pedestrian Access Route Contractor Compliance Report, within 2 business days after construction of a temporary pedestrian access route. The last level of review will be the COZEEP statewide coordinator. The contract item price includes the costs of maintaining, replacing, and repairing channelizers. California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Region 1 and Region 6 Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) . Verify that all traffic control devices are correctly placed and functioning properly. Damaged barricades should be repaired at the contractors expense, regardless of the cause, including damage by public traffic. The activities would, therefore, cause the closure to remain past the time allowed in the closure charts. Verify that portable flashing beacons comply with the requirements in Section 12-3.31, "Portable Flashing Beacons," of the Standard Specifications. Traffic Control Plans (TCP) and/or Detour Plans are reviewed and managed by the Right of Way Management Section and are required for all construction work within the road right of way which modifies vehicular, bicycle and/or pedestrian traffic patterns and are necessary to ensure the safe and efficient movement of traffic through construction Check the installation and maintenance of Type P marker panel according to sheet A81C of the StandardPlans. Response #1:Lane Closure during the day on Peaceful Oak Road is included as per page 31 in the Special Provisions Section 12-4.02C (3) (m) Chart No. Remind the contractor of the requirement to complete the LCS web-based training. Consideration for worker safety and the safe movement of traffic through work zones starts with planning. @CaltransDistrict7 crews are working to clear the roadway to make it safe for travel. Section 7-1.04, Public Safety, requires that the contractor provide for the safety of the public during construction. Traffic control systems conform to the Standard Plans, unless the contract specifies otherwise. All traffic control devices should conform to Section 12, Temporary Traffic Control, of the Standard Specifications. Provides pedestrians with a reasonably safe, convenient, and accessible path that replicates, as nearly as practical, the most desirable characteristics of the existing sidewalks or footpaths. Caltrans announced a 59-hour weekend closure of Seacliff off and on ramps on southbound Highway 101 in Ventura County . Portable flashing beacons are measured and paid for at contract item price by the unit except when they are part of a traffic control system. Verify the traveled way is free of obstructions and residue before opening the area to traffic. CHP invoices will include monthly charges for services provided. This map shows all of Caltrans current projects (792 ongoing construction contracts). 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. Use the most current edition of the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) publication Quality Guidelines for Temporary Traffic Control Devices and Features to confirm acceptability of traffic control devices. The following guidelines apply to the color and texture of pavement surfacing materials: The following guidelines apply to speed zones: Frequently, special provisions restrict work on the existing traveled way to a specified period at night. Refer to Section 5-1.20 Coordination with Other Entities, of the Standard Specifications, if applicable, and the special provisions. PCMS are working equipment when actively displaying a message, otherwise they are nonoperating. Extend exit ramp tapers back through the closure as an extension of the ramps shoulder line. Confirm full implementation of approved TMPs in close coordination with the DTM so that the disruption to the traveling public is minimized. When pilot vehicles are used, radios are required. If a system shutdown occurs, planned or unplanned, the contractor should provide flaggers to control traffic until the traffic signals are functioning correctly. If additional funds are required during the life of the project, the resident engineer can transfer available contingency funds to state-furnished materials and servicesCOZEEP. Likewise, the resident engineer may transfer unused COZEEP funds to the contingency fund and use them for other purposes when 90 percent of the contract item work is completed. Responsibilities include: The construction engineer is responsible for confirming that traffic moves through the work zone according to traffic control plans. Consult your district COZEEP coordinator for a current estimate of hourly and mileage COZEEP cost. Construction activities such as night paving may be a deciding factor when the operation requires a large number of trucks into and out of the work area. 2170. Treat the traffic lanethe path the car is intended to followas a critical element of the roadway. Verify channelizers used for temporary edge line delineation are predominantly orange and the surface- mounted type. Prohibit messages that do not convey real-time information to the motorist. Confirm the contractor submits a schedule of planned closures in advance as required by Section 12-4.02A(3), Submittals, of the Standard Specifications. Verify that construction area signs are placed outside the traveled way, do not block or protrude more than 4 inches into bicycle and pedestrian routes, and comply with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Closures not needed on the authorized date are 10-22 within 2 hours after the authorized start time. Type K temporary railing placed within 10 feet of a traffic lane requires a reflector on each rail unit. 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. The state representative assigned to the project should make sure the local agency resident engineer performs the duties as outlined above. Regulatory speed limit signing may be considered during work activities when workers are present on foot and have direct exposure to vehicular traffic. Confirm that the contractor cancels scheduled closures that are not needed at least 2 days in advance, using the LCS. For example, if the number of lanes is reduced and the direction changed, complete the lane drop before starting the alignment change. Verify the contractor installs the temporary no-passing zone signs if no-passing centerline pavement delineation is obliterated. Each advance warning sign shall be equipped Systems affecting traffic in both directionsInstall the first sign drivers will see traveling in the opposing direction. Based on traffic counts, the district traffic operations office determines times for closures and for night work. The traffic control system for flaggers should follow Sheet T13 of the. Return exceptions to the district and area offices involved for resolution.
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