Section 156 — Public Traffic

Description

156.01This work consists of controlling and protecting public traffic adjacent to and within the project. See FAR Clause 52.236- 13 Accident Prevention.

Construction Requirements

156.02Qualifications . Provide a traffic control supervisor (TCS) certified by a state department of transportation, ATSSA, or other acceptable certification programs. At least 30 days before starting work, submit documentation of appropriate certifications for approval.

156.03Accommodating Traffic During Work . Accommodate traffic according to the MUTCD, Section 635, this Section, and as shown in the plans. A t least 30 days before intended use , submit a temporary traffic control plan according to Subsection 104.06 . Ensure the safety and convenience of the public and protect the residents and property adjacent to the project. Accommodate public traffic on roads adjacent to and within the project until the project is accepted according to Subsecti on 106.06(b) . Immediately open the road to emergency vehicles.

156.04Maintaining Roadways During Work. Maintain roadways as follows:

(a)Construct and remove temporary traffic diversions and bridges as required by the temporary traffic control plan. (b) Maintain intersections and provide access to trails, roads, streets, businesses, parking areas, residences, garages, farms, and other features at all times. (c) Snow removal to facilitate the work is the Contractor’s responsibility. Snow removal to provide public acce ss is the responsibility of the maintaining agency and may be performed at the maintaining agency’s discretion. Allow the maintaining agency access to perform snow removal. (d) Provide dust control according to Section 158 or 312. Apply water or dust palliative as ordered to maintain visibility and eliminate hazardous conditions. (e) Remove accumulations of soil and other material from the traveled way.

(f)Do not allow water to pond on the traveled way.

(g)Maintain the roadway, detours, and temporary traffic diversions in a safe and acceptable condition. If corrective action is requested and the corrective action is not taken immediately, the condition may be corrected by the CO and the cost of the corrective action deducted from monies due the Contractor.

156.05Maintaining Roadways During Non -Work Periods. Maintain roadways and traffic control for public traffic during periods when work is not in progress. Snow removal to provide public access is the responsibility of the maintaining agency.

156.06Limitations on Construction Operations. When the roadway is open to public traffic, perform the following:

(a)Limit construction -caused delays to public traffic to no more than 30 minutes per passage through the project.

(b)Operate equipment in the direction of traffic, where practical.

(c)For shoulder drop- offs of 3 inches or less, provide " Low Shoulder " warning signs . For shoulder drop- offs more than 3 inches, provide a 1V:3H fillet with "Shoulder Drop- Off" warning signs. Complete the construction of shoulders adjacent to traffic lanes to the same elevation within 14 days.

(d)Provide minimum lane widths of 10 feet. Use b arricades, drums, or other approved devices to delineate traffic lanes through areas where the edge of pavement or intended path has been obliterated by construction operations. Notify and coordinate with the oversize load permitting authority for lane width limitations before reducing lane width or closing roadway shoulders.

(e)Locate staging areas outside the clear zone or behind approved traffic barriers. Obtain approval of the location and access to staging areas. Store unused traffic control devices at staging areas.

(f)Park equipment outside of the clear zone or behind approved traffic barriers.

(g)Provide parking areas for employee’s personal vehicles in approved areas.

(h)Provide uninterrupted two- way communications between flaggers and between flaggers and pilot cars unless flaggers can see each other and communicate. Citizen band radios are unacceptable. Make communication devices available to the CO as necessary or if requested. (i) Maintain existing guardrails, barriers, and bridge railings until removal is neces sary for construction. Use a temporary barrier or appropriate channelizing devices while the guardrails and bridge rails are absent. Install permanent barriers, guardrails, and bridge rails as soon as possible.

156.07Nighttime Operations. Perform constru ction operations during the hours of daylight. Daylight hours are defined as one-half hour after sunrise to one-half hour before sunset. Where nighttime operations are allowed, submit a night lighting plan for approval. Include the number of lights, types, and locations. Submit the proposed plan at least 14 days before use. Do not use vehicle or incandescent lights for work zone lighting. Provide and install the approved system to illuminate the entire work area. Position the lights so they do not shine directly at motorists traveling from any direction. If the operation is moving, move the lighting with the operation. Describe how lighting system moves will be accomplished and designate a person responsible. Provide lighting at each flagger location. Equip vehicles with an exterior flashing yellow dome light. If arrow boards are used, reduce brightness by an acceptable level during nighttime.

156.08Traffic Control Supervisor. Provide a TCS according to Subsection 156.02 during construction operations and as necessary to inspect the devices as defined below. Provide the TCS’s name and 24 -hour telephone numbers at the preconstruction conference. Do not designate the superintendent as the TCS. During the contract, including periods of suspensions and work stoppages, perform the following:

(a)Implement the temporary traffic control plan and monitor the effectiveness of the plan.

(b)Coordinate traffic control operations. Include those of subcontractors and suppliers.

(c)Ensure the condition, position, and applicability of traffic control devices in use.

(d)Immediately correct traffic control deficiencies.

(e)Coordinate and ensure that traffic control devices are provided, installed, maintained, removed, stored, replaced, relocated , and cleaned according to Section 635. Ensure unused traffic control devices are properly handled and stored.

(f)Conduct weekly traffic safety meetings for construction workers and invite the CO to these weekly meetings. (g) Submit a weekly certification that inspections and reviews were conducted an d that the traffic control devices meet contract requirements. Include the number and types of devices in use. Report with the weekly certification, changes or corrective actions taken to ensure the safe passage of public traffic through the project.

(h)Inspect traffic control devices, including those in staging, storage, material source, and disposal areas, as follows:

(1)Daily, during daylight hours and during hours of darkness;

(2)Weekly during:

(a)Daylight hours and hours of darkness when work is suspended for periods of more than one week; and (b) Periods of winter suspension.

(3)Additional inspections, day or night, as directed; and

(4)Submit reports of inspections within 24 hours.

(i)Before winter suspension, conduct an inspection of the project with the CO to ensure proper provisions are made for winter travel during the period of suspension. (j) Provide temporary flagging assistance.

156.09Acceptance. Controlling and protecting public traffic work will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02. Dust control will be evaluated under Sections 158 and 312. Temporary traffic control devices and services will be evaluated under Section 635.

Measureme nt and Payment

156.10Do not measure controlling and protecting public traffic for payment. See Subsection 109.05.