TEMPORARY WARNING SIGNS SECTION 810
449 SECTION 810 — TEMPORARY WARNING SIGNS
810.1Description.
This work consists of fabricating, providing, placing, relocating, maintaining, and removing temporary warning signs.
810.2Materials.
A.Sign body material – in accordance with the and compliant with the latest version of MASH in
accordance with Section 801.2.
B.Sizes and sign legends – in accordance with the DE MUTCD , the contract, and the FHWA Standard
Highway Signs Book . If a conflict exists between the DE MUTCD , the contract, and the FHWA Standard Highway Signs Book , the contract takes precedence.
C.Retroreflective sign sheeting – in accordance with the DE MUTCD . Sheeting colors in accordance
with the requirements of the DE MUTCD .
D.Ground mounted sign breakaway posts – meeting MASH crash testing requirements with eligibility
letters in accordance with Section 801.2.
E.Temporary breakaway sign stands – In accordance with the latest version of MASH in accordance
with Section 801.2
F.Sign covers – Plastic material 3 -mils or thicker, black vinyl, black corrugated plastic, or approved
equivalent.
810.3Construction.
A.Temporary Ground -Mounted Signs.
Mount temporary signs facing traffic on ground -mounted sign posts when the signs are intended for more than 3 consecutive calendar days of use.
B.Only use temporary sign stands for signs facing traffic for a period longer than 3 consecutive
calendar days, in the following situations:
1.To avoid drilling through permanent concrete to ground -mount signs on concrete islands in the
median of a divided highway or other similar locations.
2.When a documented conflict exists with a utility, pedestrian access, or other permanent fixture
and it is not possible to make field adjustments to the sign location. Provide documentation of the conflict to the engineer before using the temporary sign stand.
C.Install sign posts in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions at the locations shown in the
contract. If there is a discrepancy between field conditions and what the contract shows, including the presence of other regulatory, warning, or guide signs, adjust placeme nt of the sign with the engineer’s approval.
D.Mount signs at the heights specified in the DE MUTCD , measured from the bottom of the sign to
top of the roadway or sidewalk surface.
E.Do not install temporary signs on the same posts as existing regulatory, warning, or guide signs.
F.Completely cover a sign with approved sign cover material, if the sign is not applicable to the work
taking place at the time. TEMPORARY WARNING SIGNS SECTION 810
450 G. Remove the sign and the entire post, including the section of post embedded in the ground, at project completion or completion of the construction phase the sign was needed for.
H.Temporary Stand -Mounted Signs.
1.Place sign stands at the locations shown in the contract or as required by the DE MUTCD .
2.Weight the sign stands with ballast in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements and as
follows:
a.On high -speed expressways or other situations where temporary sign stands may be
susceptible to overturning in the wind, weigh the stands with ballast.
b.Install ballast on the lower part of the frame or the stays of the temporary sign stand to
provide the required ballast.
c.If a sand ballast is use d, it must consist of a suitable mixture of material to preclude the ballast
from freezing.
3.Mount the signs on the stands at the height specified in the DE MUTCD , measured from the
bottom of the signs to top of the roadway or sidewalk surface.
4.Remove signs and temporary sign stands from the roadway clear zones in accordance with the
latest version of the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide when no longer needed.
5.Do not place temporary sign stands within bicycle lanes, sidewalks, or shared use paths.
I.Sign Maintenance.
1.Replace or repair signs that are not up right, vertically aligned, and facing the direction of travel
within 24 -hours of notification.
2.Within 24 -hours of notification, replace or repair signs not meeting the “marginal” criteria of the
ATSSA quality guidelines brochure, in accordance with Section 801.2.
3.Maintain signs, sign stands, and the area around the sign stands. Ensure that the signs and
stands remain in good working condition at all times. Keep the area around sign posts and the sign stands free of debris.
810.4Method of Measurement.
The Department will measure temporary warning signs as the number of signs in place and facing traffic each calendar day.
810.5Basis of Payment.
A.The Department will pay the accepted quantities of temporary warning signs at the contract unit
price per each calendar day. Price and payment will constitute full compensation for:
1.Providing and placing signs, sign posts, or temporary sign stands;
2.fabricating signs;
3.ballast material;
4.sign covers;
5.relocating signs, sign stands, or sign posts; and
5.signs, sign stands, or sign posts removal.
B.The Department will pay for sign maintenance and relocation in accordance with Section 801.
TEMPORARY WARNING SIGNS SECTION 810
451 ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT 810001 TEMPORARY WARNING SIGNS AND PLAQUES EA-DY FLAGGERS SECTION 811
452 SECTION 811 — FLAGGERS
811.1Description.
This work consists of providing traffic control flaggers.
811.2Materials.
Not applicable.
811.3Construction.
Provide certified flaggers meeting the requirements of the DE MUTCD .
811.4Method of Measurement.
The Department will measure flaggers as the number of hours flaggers were flagging traffic.
811.5Basis of Payment.
A.The Department will pay the accepted quantities for flaggers at the contract unit price per hour
for each flagger. Price and payment constitute full compensation for:
1.Flagging personnel;
2.flagging equipment;
3.retroreflectorized clothing;
4.approved communication devices; and
5.flagging certification.
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT 811001 FLAGGER, NEW CASTLE COUNTY HOUR 811002 FLAGGER, KENT COUNTY HOUR 811003 FLAGGER SUSSEX COUNTY HOUR 811013 FLAGGER, NEW CASTLE COUNTY, OVERTIME HOUR 811014 FLAGGER, KENT COUNTY, OVERTIME HOUR 811015 FLAGGER, SUSSEX COUNTY, OVERTIME HOUR
Source: Delaware Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2025 Edition. Pages 459–462 of 779.