supports during the relocation of the permanent supports. Any temporary support must be approved before use.
b.Installation of Sign Assemblies. The installation of the relocated supports and panels shall be as prescribed in Article 710.03 for new signs. The existing supports may be reused provided they are not damaged during removal operations, or the Contractor may furnish new supports at his option. After completion of the reinstallation, the sign panels shall be cleaned with approved cleaning material.
711.04 Method of Measurement.
Measurement of relocated ground mounted roadway signs will be on a lump sum basis for all signs designated to be relocated. Measurement of renovated ground mounted roadway signs will be on a lump sum basis for all signs designated on the plans to be renovated.
711.05 Basis of Payment.
a.Unit Price Coverage. Complete and accepted relocated ground mounted roadway sign assemblies, measured as noted above, will be paid for at the contract lump sum price bid, which shall be full compensation for the removal and relocation of the sign assembly (panel and supports) complete in place on its supports at the designated locations, for the cleaning of the panels, for furnishing all hardware or other material necessary for the re-installation of the sign assembly, for the satisfactory removal and re-installation of the supports including the excavation and backfill of the areas (old area and new area of the installation), disposal of excess materials for new foundations for supports and for all other materials, equipment, tools, labor, and incidentals necessary to complete this item of work. Complete and accepted renovated ground mounted roadway sign assemblies, measured as noted above, will be paid for at the contract lump sum price bid which shall be full compensation for renovating the sign assembly according to plan details and for all materials, equipment, tools, labor, and incidentals necessary to complete this item of work.
b.Payment will be made under Item No.: 711-A Roadway Sign Relocation - per lump sum 711-B Roadway Sign Renovation - per lump sum PERMANENT BARRICADE
713.01 Description.
This Section shall cover the work of furnishing and installing a complete permanent barricade system at the location shown on the plans or designated and in conformity with plan requirements and these specifications.
713.02 Materials.
Materials furnished for use shall be new, complying with the requirements specified on the plans and with the appropriate sections of Division 800, Materials, with special reference made to Sections 864, 880 and 881.
713.03 Construction Requirements.
a.General. All the work performed in the installation of the permanent barricade system shall be performed in a competent, workmanlike manner.
b.Erecting Posts. Posts shall be erected as specified in Item 630.03(a)1 unless shown otherwise on the plans. SECTION 715 OVERHEAD ROADWAY SIGN STRUCTURES
c.Attaching Panels and Hazard Markers. Panels and hazard markers for the barricade shall be fastened to the rails in the manner shown on the plans. The reflectorized Type III sheeting may be affixed to the panels either before or after the panels have been fastened to the rails.
713.04 Method of Measurement.
Permanent Barricades installed as directed and accepted will be measured in linear feet {meters} to the nearest 0.1 foot {0.1 m} from end to end of each continuous installation. No separate payment will be made for any item or part of the barricade system.
713.05 Basis of Payment.
a.Unit Price Coverage. Accepted permanent barricade installed, measured as provided above, will be paid for at the contract bid price per linear foot {meter} for permanent barricade which shall be payment in full for the furnishing and installing of the barricade complete in place, including posts, rails, hardware, panels, reflectorized sheeting, and hazard markers and all equipment, tools, labor, and incidentals necessary to complete the work.
b.Payment will be made under Item No.: 713-A Permanent Barricades - per linear foot {meter} SECTION 715 OVERHEAD ROADWAY SIGN STRUCTURES
715.01 Description
a.General. This Section shall cover the work of designing, furnishing, fabricating and erecting a complete permanent overhead sign supporting structure, less sign panels, complete in place, ready for attachment of sign panels and includes such auxiliary equipment as is specified by plan details. Such structures shall be designed in accordance with requirements noted hereinafter and plan details to the lines, grades and dimensions designated on the plans. The total length and upright height of the structures shall be verified by the contractor before submitting the designs and details. The Contractor shall prepare and submit as soon as possible, after issuance of the notice to proceed, all required design drawings, design computations and other necessary supporting data for approval.
b.Design, Fabrication and Installation. The overhead roadway sign structures shall be designed, fabricated and installed in accordance with the requirements given in Section 718, STRUCTURES FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND HIGHWAY LIGHTING.
715.02 Materials.
Materials shall comply in general with the requirements given in the applicable Sections of Division 800, MATERIALS and in particular to the following:
1.Section 880, SIGN MATERIALS.
2.Section 891, STRUCTURAL MATERIALS FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND HIGHWAY LIGHTING. Materials shall also comply with requirements that may be given on the Plans. Materials and equipment installed or used without approval of the Engineer shall be at the risk of subsequent rejection. The State will not be liable for materials purchased, work performed, or any delay incurred due to failure of the Contractor to secure prior approval. Failure of the Engineer to note unsatisfactory material as received will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility. Manufacturers' guarantees or warranties on materials customarily provided shall be delivered to the Engineer upon receipt of materials.
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Source: 2026 Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, 2026 Edition. Pages 620–621 of 826. View official source ↗