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802ARROW BOARDS

DE · 2026 Standard Specifications✓ Full text on BuildSpecBook pages 437–0 Save this section

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802.1Description.

This work consists of providing, placing, relocating, and maintenance of portable arrow boards.

802.2Materials.

Not applicable.

802.3Construction.

Use and place arrow boards in accordance with the applicable sections of the DE MUTCD. Provide a trailer in accordance with Title 21 Motor Vehicles of the Delaware Code. Maintain arrow boards in good working order so that the arrow board meets, at a minimum, the “marginal” criteria of the brochure entitled “Quality Guidelines for Temporary Traffic Control Devices” in accordance with Section 801.3. Remove arrow boards from the roadway when not in use. Do not store arrow boards along the shoulder or adjacent to the edge of the roadway within the clear zone. 802.3.1 Equipment.

A.Provide solar powered arrow boards with a double pointed arrow configuration capable of

displaying a left arrow, a right arrow, a double arrow, or a 4-corner caution mode. Do not display a sequential chevron. Equip the back panel of arrow boards with 3 indicator lamps indicating the proper functioning of the board.

B.Arrow boards must be clearly marked with the owner’s name and contact information.
C.Remove arrow boards from the roadway clear zones in accordance with the latest version of the

AASHTO Roadside Design Guide or store in accordance with the Standard Construction Details when no longer needed.

D.Provide arrow board types as indicated in the table below:

Table 802.3-1. Arrow Board Minimum Size by Type Arrow Board Type Minimum Size A 48 x 24 inches B 60 x 30 inches C 96 x 48 inches

802.4Method of Measurement.

The Department will measure arrow boards as the number of arrow boards used each day. A day consists of any approved usage within 24-hours of placing the device. The Department will measure each arrow board only once per 24-hour period, regardless of how many times the contractor relocates the arrow board within the same project. When the contractor uses an arrow board for part of a day, the Department will measure it as 1 each day.

802.5Basis of Payment.

A.Price and payment constitute full compensation for providing, placing, maintaining, and relocating

arrow boards at the contract unit price for each arrow board per day, including the static arrow (W1-6) sign, when applicable.

B.The Department will pay for accepted quantities at the contract unit price.

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT 802001 ARROW PANELS, TYPE A EA-DY 802002 ARROW PANELS, TYPE B EA-DY 802003 ARROW PANELS, TYPE C EA-DY

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Source: Delaware Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2026 Edition. Pages 437–0 of 786. View official source ↗

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