MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)

Section 6N.17 — Work in the Vicinity of a Grade Crossing

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 6N.17. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.

Section 6N.17 Work in the Vicinity of a Grade Crossing Standard: 01 When grade crossings exist either within or in the vicinity of a TTC zone, lane restrictions, flagging, or other operations shall not create conditions where vehicles can be queued across the tracks. If the queuing of vehicles across the tracks cannot be avoided, a uniformed law enforcement officer or flagger shall be provided at the crossing to prevent vehicles from stopping on the tracks, even if automatic warning devices are in place. Support: 02 Figure 6P-46 shows work in the vicinity of a grade crossing. 03 Section 8A.13…

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