102MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC

102-1Description

Maintain traffic within the limits of the project for the duration of the construction period, including any temporary suspensions of the work. Construct and maintain detours. Provide facilities for access to residences, businesses, etc., along the project . Furnish, install and maintain traffic control and safety devices during construction. Furnish and install work zone pavement markings for maintenance of traffic (MOT) in construction areas. Provide any other special requirements for safe and expeditious movement of traffic specified in the Temporary Traffic Control Plans. MOT includes all facilities, devices and operations as required for safety and convenience of the public within the work zone. Do not maintain traffic over those portions of the project where no work is to be accomplished or where construction operations will not affect existing roads. Do not obstruct or create a hazard to any traffic during the performance of the work, and repair any damage to existing pavement open to traffic.

102-2Materials

Meet the following requirements: Raised Pavement Marker Adhesive * ...................... Section 706 Paint* ................................ ................................ .. …Section 710 Pavement Marking Materials* ............................ …Section 971 Temporary Raised Pavement Markers * .................. Section 990 Temporary Traffic Control Device Materials * ....... Section 990 Retroreflective and Nonreflective Sheeting for Temporary Traffic Control Devices * ................ Section 994 *Use products listed on the Department’s APL.

102-2.1Temporary Traffic Control Devices: Use only the materials meeting the

requirements of Section 990, Secti on 994, Standard Plans and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

102-2.2Detour: Provide all materials for the construction and maintenance of all

detours.

102-2.3Commercial Materials for Driveway Maintenance: Provide materials of the

type typically used for base, including rec laimed asphalt pavement (RAP) material, and having stability and draina ge properties that will provide a firm surface under wet conditions.

102-3Specific Requirements

102-3.1Beginning Date of Contractor’s Respo nsibility: Maintain traffic starting the

day work begins on the project or on the first day Contract Time is charged, whichever is earlier.

102-3.2Worksite Traffic Supervisor: Provide a Worksite Traffic Supervisor who is

responsible for initiating, installing, and maintaining all temporary traffic control devices as described in this Section and the Contract Documents. Provide all equipment and materials needed to set up, take d own, and maintain temporary traffic control, and handle traffic -related situations. Provide the Worksite Traffic Supervisor or designee with a tablet or smartphone with 115 FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents internet access for recording information into the Department’s lane closure notificati on system. Use approved alternate Worksite Traffic Supervisors when necessary. The Worksite Traffic Supervisor must meet the personnel qualifications specified in Section 105. The Worksite Traffic Supervisor is to perform the following duties:

inspection immediately after set up. During operations with lane closures, the Worksite Traffic Supervisor or on -site designee shall record lane closure information into t he Department’s lane closure notification system in accordance with 102 -3.3.

traffic control.

deficiencies that are not immediate safety hazards within 24 hours.

45 minutes after notification of an emergency situation and is prepared to respond to maintain temporary traffic control or to provide alternate traffic arrangements.

with predominately daytime work activities, and daily nighttime and weekly daytime i nspections of projects with predominantly nighttime work activities of all traffic control devices, traffic flow, pedestrian, bicyclist, and business accommodations. Advise the project personnel of the schedule of these inspections and give them the op portunity to join in the inspection as deemed necessary. The Department may disqualify and remove from the project a Worksite Traffic Supervisor who fails to comply with the provisions of this Section. The Department may temporarily suspend all activities, except traffic, erosion control and such other activities that are necessary for project maintenance and safety, for failure to comply with these provisions.

102-3.3Lane Closures: Approval for all lane closures, mobile operations, and traffic

pacing ope rations is required. Submit routine requests to the Engineer 14 calendar days in advance of planned lane closures, mobile operations, and traffic pacing operations. For unforeseen events that require cancelling or rescheduling lane closures, mobile operations, and traffic pacing operations, revise the lane closure request as soon as possible. Record information for planned lane closures, including but not limited to begin and end lane closure times and locations, into the Department’s lane closu re notification system. Closure information is to be recorded within five minutes of placing the first channelizing device and removing the last channelizing device associated with the closure. At the preconstruction conference, submit a request for access to the Department’s lane closure notification system to the Engineer . Include the WTS’s or designees’ name, email address, and a copy of the individual’s certification of training for the Department’s lane closure notification system. For change of access requests, submit a request to the Engineer at least ten calendar days in advance of when the change is needed. Information recorded in Department’s lane closure system is for public information purposes and will not be used for contract administration. 102-3.3.1 Traffic Pacing: In addition to dates and locations, include a pacing plan outlining the expected equipment and number of traffic control officers required, the 116 FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents proposed traffic pacing lengths and durations, the available existing egresses in the event of an emergency , and a contingency plan in the event of an equipment failure .

102-3.4Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations: Provide accommodations for

pedestrians as shown in the Temporary Traffic Control ( TTC) plans or as directed by the Engineer. Accommodate pedestrians with a safe, accessible travel path around work sites separated from mainline traffic in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Transportation Facilities (i.e., stable, firm, slip -resistant, and free of any obstruction or hazards such as holes, debris, mud, construction equipment, and stored material . When a work operation requires a sidewalk or pedestrian way closure for 60 minutes or greater , provide a pedestri an detour or temporary pedestrian way . Provide and maintain pedestrian detours and temporary pedestrian ways that are ADA -compliant as described above. Provide appropriate signs for advanced notification of sidewalk closures and marked detours. Only approved pedestrian longitudinal channelizing devices may be used to close or delineate a pedestrian walkway. Provide accommodations for the closure of bicycle facilities (i.e., marked bicycle lanes or paved outside shoulders 4 feet or greater in width on non-limited access roadways) as shown in the TTC plans or as directed by the Engineer . Existing businesses in work areas are to be provided with adequate entrances for vehicular and pedestrian traffic during business hours.

102-4Alternative Temporary Traffic Control Plan

The Contractor may propose an alternative Temporary T raffic Control Plan (TTCP) to the plan presented in the Contract Documents. The Contractor’s Engineer of Record must sign and seal the alternative TTCP and submit to the Engineer. Pr epare the alternative T TCP in conformance with and in the form outlined in the current version of the FDOT Design Manual. Provide a TTCP foreach phase of activities. Take responsibility for identifying and assessing any potential impacts to a utility that may be caused by the alternate TTCP proposed by the Contractor, and notify the Department in writing of any such potential impacts to utilities. For projects with nighttime lane closure restrictions where paving is expected to extend into the winter months, the Contractor may propose an alternative TTCP allowing for daytime lane closures for friction course paving. The alternative TTCP must be a lane closure analysis based on actual traffic counts and prepared in accordance with the FDOT Design Manual. The Engineer’s approval of the alternate TTCP does not relieve the Contractor of sole responsibility for all utility impacts, costs, delays or damages, whether direct or indirect, resulting from Contractor initiated changes in the design or construction acti vities from those in the original Contract Documents and which effect a change in utility work different from that shown in the Utility Plans, joint project agreements or utility relocation schedules. The Department reserves the right to reject any altern ative TTCP. Obtain the Engineer’s written approval before beginning work using an alterna tive TTCP. The Engineer’s written approval is required for all modifications to the alternative TTCP. The Engineer will only allow changes to the TTCP in an emergency without the proper documentation. The Contractor may propose to extend lane closure times up to one hour in advance of the lane closure start times shown in the Plans for the following conditions:

hour per lane

per hour per lane. 117 FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents To determine traffic count, record the number of vehicles in the direction of the closure during a 15 -minute period. Multiply the number of vehicles by four and divide by the number of lanes in the direction of the closure.

102-5Traffic Control

102-5.1MUTCD: Comply with the requirements in Part 6 of the MUTCD

102-5.2Temporary Traffic Control Plan: The Temporary Traffic Control Plan (TTCP)

is the portion of the Plans describing the measures to be used for conveying road users through the work zone. Use the TTCP to maintain traffic for the duration of the work. For situations or field conditions not addressed by the TTCP follow the Standard Plans. For all other applications, comply with the MUTCD and Standard Pla ns, Index 102-600. Device location or the number of devices, may be adjusted as recommended by the Work Zone Traffic Supervisor and approved by the Engineer. 102-5. 3 Maintenance of Roadway Surfaces: Maintain all lanes that are being used for the MOT, including those on detours and temporary facilities, unde r all weather conditions. Keep the lanes reasonably free of dust, potholes and rutting. Provide the lanes with the drainage facilities necessary to maintain a smooth riding surface under all weather conditions. 102-5. 4 Number of Traffic Lanes: Maintain one lane of traffic in each direction. Maintain two lanes of traffic in each direction a t existing four (or more) lane cross roads, where necessary to avoid undue traffic congestion. Do not allow traffic control and warning devices to

encroach on lanes used for MOT.

The Engineer may allow the Contractor to restrict traffic to one-way operation for

short periods of time provided that the Contractor employs adequate means of traffic control and

does not unreasonably delay traffic. When a construction activity requires restricting traffic to

one-way operations, locate the flaggers within view of each other when possible. When visual

contact between flaggers is not possible, equip them with 2-way radios, official, or pilot vehicles,

or use traffic signals.

102-5.5Crossings and Intersections: Provide and maintain adequate accommodations

for intersecting and crossing traffic. Provide signing for the control of traffic entering and leaving

work zones by way of intersecting cross roads to make drivers aware of work zone conditions.

Do not block or unduly restrict any median opening, road or street crossing the project unless

approved by the Engineer. Before beginning any construction, submit to the Engineer the names

and phone numbers of persons that can be contacted when signal operation malfunctions.

102-5.6Access for Residences and Businesses: Provide continuous access to all

residences and all places of business.

102-5.7Protection of the Work from Damage by Traffic: Where traffic would damage

a base course, surface course, or structure constructed as a part of the work, control all traffic to

remain outside the limits of such areas until the potential for damage no longer exists.

102-5.8Flagger: Provide flaggers to control traffic when traffic in both directions must

use a single lane and in other situations as required.

102-5.9Conflicting Pavement Markings: Remove all existing pavement markings

(paint, tape, thermoplastic, raised pavement markers, etc.) that conflict with temporary paths of

vehicles, bicycles or pedestrians when the conflict will exceed 24 hours. Use any method, other

than paint or sprayed asphalt, approved by the Engineer to remove existing pavement markings.

Remove conflicting pavement markings using a method that will not damage the surface texture

of the pavement and which will eliminate the previous marking pattern regardless of weather and

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Remove all pavement markings that will conflict with “the next phase of

operation” for vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian paths as described above, before opening to

vehicle or bicycle traffic or use by pedestrians.

Cost for removing conflicting pavement markings (paint, tape, thermoplastic,

raised pavement markers, etc.) to be included in Maintenance of Traffic, lump sum.

102-5.10Vehicle and Equipment Visibility: Equip all pickups and automobiles used on

the project with a minimum of one Class 2 warning light that meets the Society of Automotive

Engineers Recommended Practice SAE J595, dated November 1, 2008, or SAE J845, dated

December 1, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference. Existing lights that meet SAE J845,

dated March, 1992, or SAE J1318, dated April, 1986, may be used to their end of service life.

The warning lights must be a high intensity amber or white rotating, flashing, oscillating or

strobe light. Lights must be unobstructed by ancillary vehicle equipment such as ladders, racks or

booms and be visible 360 degrees around the vehicle. If the light is obstructed, additional lights

will be required. The lights must be operating when the vehicle is in a work area where a

potential hazard exists, when operating at less than the average speed for the facility while

performing work activities, making frequent stops or called for in the Plans or Standard Plans.

Equip all other vehicles and equipment with a minimum of 4 square feet of

retroreflective sheeting or warning lights.

102-5.11No Waiver of Liability: Conduct operations in such a manner that no undue

hazard results due to the requirements of this Article. The procedures and policies described

herein in no way acts as a waiver of any terms of the liability of the Contractor or his surety.

102-5.12Work Zone Speed: Use the work zone speed in the TTCP. When field

conditions warrant work zone speeds different from those in the TTCP, submit signed and sealed

documentation to justify reducing the work zone speed limit to the Engineer for approval, or the

Engineer may request the District Traffic Operation Engineer to investigate the need.

Sign work zone speed reductions in accordance with Standard Plans, Index 102-

600 and the TTCP.

102-5.13Limited Access Temporary Openings: When required by the Contract

Documents, construct temporary openings in accordance with the Standard Plans. Submit a

written request identifying the specific locations within the project limits to the Engineer.

Locate temporary openings in areas with adequate sight distance. Do not locate

temporary openings with 1.5 miles of interchanges or within 2,000 feet of the acceleration-

deceleration lanes at rest areas, median openings, other access openings, or other highway

service areas. Do not remove existing guardrail or barrier for temporary openings.

Use temporary pavement for the acceleration-deceleration lane surface of the

temporary opening. Commercial material may be used for the driveway surface of the temporary

opening. Install a gate at the limited access fence and keep the gate locked when the temporary

opening is not in use.

Do not use temporary openings to transport materials to or from any other project.

Failure to comply with this Section and the Standard Plans, 102 Series shall be

cause for the Engineer to terminate usage of the temporary opening. When the temporary

opening is no longer needed, remove immediately and restore the area to pre-construction

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102-6Detours

102-6.1General: Construct and maintain detour facilities wherever it becomes necessary

to divert traffic, including pedestrians and bicyclists, from any existing facility, or wherever

construction operations block the flow of traffic.

102-6.2Construction: Plan, construct, and maintain detours for the safe passage of

traffic in all conditions of weather. Provide the detour with all facilities necessary to meet this

requirement.

Install detectable warnings on temporary ramps in accordance with Section 522.

When the Plans call for the Department to furnish detour bridge components,

construct the pile bents in accordance with the Plans, unless otherwise authorized by the

Engineer.

Provide two Contractor representatives, who will be directly involved in the

erection of Department-owned temporary bridging, to attend a mandatory one-day training

session to be conducted at the Department’s storage facility. No bridging will be released to the

Contractor prior to the completion of this training.

Submit the following: company name, phone number, office address, project

contact person, names of the representatives who will attend the training described above, project

number, detour bridge type, bridge length, span length, location and usage time frames, to the

Engineer at least 30 calendar days before the intended pick-up date, to obtain the storage facility

location and list of components for the project. Upon receipt, the Engineer will, within

10 calendar days submit an approved material list to the Contractor and the appropriate

Department storage yard.

Submit the name of the representative with authority to pick up components, to

the Engineer at least 10 calendar days before the proposed pick-up date. The Department is not

obligated to load the bridge components without this notice. Take responsibility and sign for

each item loaded at the time of issuance.

Provide timber dunnage, and transport the bridge components from the designated

storage facility to the job site. Unload, erect, and maintain the bridge, then dismantle the bridge

and load and return the components to the designated storage facility.

Notify the Engineer in writing at least 10 calendar days before returning the

components. Include in this notice the name of the Contractor’s representative authorized to sign

for return of the bridge components. The yard supervisor is not obligated to unload the bridge

components without this notice.

The Department will provide equipment and an operator at the Department’s

storage facility to assist in loading and unloading the bridge components. Furnish all other labor

and equipment required for loading and unloading the components.

The Department’s representative will record all bridge components issued or

returned on the Detour Bridge Issue and Credit Ticket. The tickets must be signed by a

Department and a Contractor representative, after loading or unloading each truck to document

the quantity and type of bridging issued or returned.

Bind together all bridge components to be returned in accordance with the

instructions given by the storage facility. The yard supervisor will repack components that are

not packed in compliance with these instructions. Upon request, written packing instructions will

be made available to the Contractor, before dismantling of the bridge for return to the

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Assume responsibility for any shortage or damage to the bridge components.

Monies due the Contractor will be reduced at the rate of $35.00 per hour plus materials for

repacking, repairs or replacement of bridge components.

The skid resistance of open steel grid decking on the detour bridge may decrease

gradually after opening the bridge to traffic. The Department will furnish a pneumatic floor

scabbler machine for roughening the roadway surface of the detour bridge decking. Provide an

air compressor at the job site with 200 cubic feet per minute capacity, 90 psi air pressure for the

power supply of the machine, and an operator. Transport the scabbler machine to and from the

Department’s structures shop. Repair any damage to the scabbler machine caused by operations

at no expense to the Department. Perform scabbling when determined necessary by the Engineer.

The Department will pay for the cost of scabbling as Unforeseeable Work in accordance with

4-4.

Return the bridge components to the designated storage facility beginning no later

than 10 calendar days after the date the detour bridge is no longer needed, the date the new

bridge is placed in service, or the date Contract Time expires, whichever is earliest. Return the

detour bridging at an average of not less than 200 feet per week. Upon failure to return the bridge

components to the Department within the time specified, compensate the Department for the

bridge components not returned at the rate of $5.00 per 10 feet, per day, per bridge, for single

lane; and $10.00 per 10 feet, per day, per bridge, for dual lane until the bridge components are

returned to the Department.

102-6.3Construction Methods: Select and use construction methods and materials that

provide a stable and safe detour facility. Construct the detour facility to have sufficient durability

to remain in good condition, supplemented by maintenance, for the entire period that the detour

is required.

102-6.4Removal of Detours: Remove detours when they are no longer needed and

before the Contract is completed. Take ownership of all materials from the detour and dispose of

them, except for the materials on loan from the Department with the stipulation that they are

returned.

102-6.5Detours Over Existing Roads and Streets: When the Department specifies that

traffic be detoured over roads or streets outside the project area, do not maintain such roads or

streets. However, maintain all signs and other devices placed for the purpose of the detour.

102-6.6Operation of Existing Movable Bridges: The Department will maintain and

operate existing moveable bridges that are to be removed by the Contractor until such time as

they are closed to traffic. During this period, make immediate repairs of any damage to such

structures caused by use or operations related to the work at no expense to the Department, but

do not provide routine repairs or maintenance. In the event that use or operations result in

damage to a bridge requiring repairs, give such repairs top priority to any equipment, material, or

labor available.

102-6.7Special Detour: A special detour is defined as a diversion or lane shift for

vehicular traffic that requires temporary pavement.

102-6.8Pedestrian or Bicycle Special Detour: A pedestrian or bicycle special detour is

defined as a temporary pedestrian or bicycle way that requires temporary pavement or other

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102-7Traffic Control Officer

Provide uniformed law enforcement officers, including marked law enforcement

vehicles, to assist in controlling and directing traffic in the work zone when the following types

of work is necessary on projects:

toll roads, and expressways) for work within the travel lane.

facilities, when called for in the TTCP or approved by the Engineer.

posted speed limits 55 mph or greater.

At no additional cost to the Department, traffic control officers may be used for

operations other than those listed above.

The Department will not consider any claim arising from the failure of a traffic control

officer to be present or available on the project. A noncompensable time extension may be

granted when a state or local emergency requires all area law enforcement officers to be on-duty

and not available for hire.

102-8Driveway Maintenance

102-8.1General: Ensure that each residence and business has safe, stable, and

reasonable access.

102-8.2Construction Methods: Place, level, manipulate, compact, and maintain the

material, to the extent appropriate for the intended use.

As permanent driveway construction is accomplished at a particular location, the

Contractor may salvage and reuse previously placed materials that are suitable for reuse on other

driveways.

102-9Temporary Traffic Control Devices

102-9.1General: Use only devices that are listed on the APL and use in conformance

with the APL drawings. Immediately remove or cover, using any method of covering approved

by the Engineer, any existing or temporary devices (e.g., signs) that do not apply to current

conditions.

The use of NCHRP Report 350 Recommended Procedures for the Safety

Performance Evaluation of Highway Features devices purchased prior to January 1, 2020 is

permitted on projects let prior to January 1, 2030. All devices manufactured or purchased on or

after January 1, 2020, must be MASH compliant in accordance with Section 990.

The APL number is to be permanently marked on the device at a readily visible

location. Sheeting used on devices and pavement markings are exempt from this requirement.

Notify the Engineer in writing of any scheduled operation that will affect traffic

patterns or safety sufficiently in advance of commencing such operation to permit review of the

plan for the proposed installation of temporary traffic control devices.

Assign an employee the responsibility of maintaining the position and condition

of all temporary traffic control devices throughout the duration of the Contract. Keep the

Engineer advised at all times of the identification and means of contacting this employee on a

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Maintain temporary traffic control devices in the correct position, properly

oriented, clearly visible and clean, at all times. All applicable temporary traffic control devices

must meet the classification category of Acceptable as defined in the American Traffic Safety

Services Association (ATSSA) Quality Guidelines for Temporary Traffic Control Devices and

Features. Temporary concrete barriers must meet the classification category of Acceptable

defined in the Department’s Temporary Concrete Barrier Evaluation Guide, which may be

viewed at the following URL:

https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/docs/default-

source/programmanagement/implemented/urlinspecs/files/docs/default-source/content-

docs/programmanagement/implemented/urlinspecs/files/temporaryconcretebarrierguide.pdf.pdf?

sfvrsn=343b4c97_10. Pedestrian Longitudinal Channelizing Devices (LCDs) must meet the

classification category of Acceptable as defined in the Pedestrian LCD Evaluation Guide, which

may be viewed at the following URL:

https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/docs/default-

source/programmanagement/implemented/urlinspecs/files/lcdevaluationguide.pdf?sfvrsn=166e0f

16_2. Immediately repair, replace or clean damaged, defaced or dirty devices. Traffic control

devices must not be cleaned while installed/used. Use of warning lights on any temporary traffic

control device is prohibited, with the exception of the trailer mounted portable regulatory signs.

Employ an approved independent Channelizing Device Supplier (CDS) to provide

and maintain the condition of the following non-fixed channelizing devices: drums, cones,

vertical panels, barricades, temporary tubular markers, and pedestrian longitudinal channelizing

devices. Cones may be provided and maintained by the Contractor.

The CDS shall not be affiliated with the Contractor and must be approved by the

Department. Department approved CDSs are listed on the State Construction Office website.

CDSs seeking inclusion on the list must meet the requirements of 102-9.1.1. The CDS shall

submit a monthly certification on letterhead that the channelizing devices mentioned above

installed/used within the work zone meet classification category of Acceptable as defined in the

Pedestrian LCD Evaluation Guide and the ATSSA Quality Guidelines for Temporary Traffic

Control Devices and Features. The CDS shall submit the monthly certification on letterhead for

channelizing devices installed/used within the work zone. The CDS certification shall include the

following statement, “I certify that I have provided and maintained the following devices <list

devices covered under the certification> in accordance with Pedestrian LCD Evaluation Guide

and the ATSSA Quality Guidelines for Temporary Traffic Control Devices and Features.” If the

Contractor chooses to provide and maintain cones, the Contractor must submit a monthly

Contractor certification on letterhead that all cones installed/used within the work zone meet

acceptable standards as outlined in the ATSSA Quality Guidelines for Temporary Traffic

Control Devices and Features. The Contractor certification shall include the following statement,

“I certify that I have provided and maintained cones in accordance with the ATSSA Quality

Guidelines for Temporary Traffic Control Devices and Features.”

102-9.1.1 Approved Independent Channelizing Device Supplier (CDS)

Requirements: Submit the following documents to the State Construction Office for review and

approval

company or company officer with the following information and statements:

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CDS on any project where there is common ownership, directly or indirectly, between the

company and the Contractor.

maintain the condition of all channelizing devices with the exception of cones as required in 102-

9.1 with its own forces.

providing channelizing device supplier services, with its own inventory of channelizing devices.

company’s experience as a channelizing device supplier for the five years declared in item 1(d)

above including the following information:

work performed,

area code,

for and phone number with area code.

frequency and methods for maintaining the condition of all channelizing devices, except cones

owned and maintained by the Contractor, installed/used in the work zone.

102-9.2Work Zone Signs: Use work zone signs in accordance with the TTCP and

Standard Plans.

102-9.2.1 Post Mounted Signs: Meet the requirements of 990-8.

102-9.2.2 Portable Signs: Portable signs may be used when the work zone

condition will be in place for 24 hours or less, or as approved by the Engineer.

102-9.2.3 Barrier-Mounted Signs: If post mounting criteria cannot be achieved

and a barrier or traffic railing exists, attach work zone signs to barrier or traffic railing in

accordance with the Standard Plans. Use Standard Plans, Index 700-012 only when mounting the

sign to the top of the barrier or traffic railing places the sign panel closer than two feet from the

traveled way.

102-9.3Business Signs: Use business signs in accordance with the TTCP and Standard

Plans. Furnish signs having retroreflective sheeting meeting the requirements of Section 990.

102-9.4Channelizing Devices: Use channelizing devices in accordance with the TTCP,

Standard Plans, and MUTCD.

102-9.4.1 Cones: Use cones in active work zones where workers are present.

Use cone collars at night designed to properly fit the taper of the cone when

installed. Collars may be removeable or attached permanently. Place the upper 6-inch collar a

uniform 3-1/2 inches distance from the top of the cone and the lower 4-inch collar a uniform

2 inches distance below the bottom of the upper 6-inch collar.

102-9.4.2 Pedestrian Longitudinal Channelizing Devices (LCDs): Use LCDs

listed on the APL for pedestrian use and meeting the requirements of Section 990 and the

Standard Plans. Pedestrian LCDs must be interlocked except for the stand-alone unit placed

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Ensure that joints on the pedestrian LCDs are free of sharp edges and have

a maximum offset of 1/2 inch in any plane.

102-9.5Temporary Barrier: Use temporary barrier in accordance with the TTCP and

Standard Plans. Obtain and use precast temporary concrete barrier from a manufacturing plant

that is on the Department’s Production Facility Listing. Temporary concrete barrier must meet

the material and construction requirements of Section 521 unless noted otherwise in the Standard

Plans. Proprietary temporary concrete, steel, or water filled barrier used must be listed on the

APL.

The maximum allowable height increase between consecutive temporary barrier

units in the direction of traffic is one inch.

Temporary barrier must comply with Standard Plans, Index 102-100 or 102-120.

Install temporary barriers as either anchored or freestanding as shown in the TTCP or the

Standard Plans. An anchored unit is defined as having at least one stake or bolt into the

underlying pavement or bridge deck. All other units, including those with keeper pins, are

considered freestanding.

Remove temporary asphalt pads and repair all attachment scars to permanent

structures and pavements after barrier removal. Make necessary repairs due to defective material,

work, or Contractor operations at no cost to the Department. Restore barrier damaged by the

traveling public within 24 hours after notification as authorized by the Engineer.

Trailer mounted barriers listed on the APL may be used in lieu of temporary

barriers or positive protection the option of the Contractor. Trailer mounted barriers listed on the

APL must have an FHWA eligibility letter and be successfully crash tested in accordance with

MASH TL-3 criteria. All trailer mounted barriers must be equipped with an APL listed truck

mounted attenuator, an APL listed vehicle mounted arrow board and vehicle warning lights in

accordance with this Section.

102-9.5.1 Temporary Barrier Meeting the Requirements of Standard Plans,

Index 102-120 and 102-110: Ensure the marking requirements of the respective Index are met.

102-9.5.1.1: Proprietary Precast Temporary Concrete Barrier

Fabricated prior to 2005: Submit a certification stating that all unmarked barrier units meet the

requirements of the Specifications and the Standard Plans. Certifications will be project specific

and non-transferable.

102-9.5.1.2 Proprietary Precast Temporary Concrete Barrier

Fabricated in 2005 or later: Ensure each barrier unit has permanent clear markings, showing

the manufacture date, serial number, manufacturer’s name or symbol, and the APL number.

Label the markings on a plate, plaque, or cast in the unit. Proprietary barrier fabricated prior to

2016 and marked with the “INDX 521” in lieu of the APL number will be permitted.

102-9.5.1.3 Temporary Concrete Barrier Repair: Before beginning the

repair, remove all laitance, loose material, and any other deleterious matter to sound concrete or

a minimum depth of one inch. Additionally, when reinforcing bars, inserts or weldments are

exposed, remove the concrete to provide a minimum one-inch clearance all around. Fill the

repair area with an approved high performance concrete repair material in accordance with 930-5

and the manufacturer’s recommendations. Restore surfaces and edges to the original dimensions

and shape of the barrier.

Repairs are not allowed on barrier units that have one or more of the

following deficiencies: structural cracking or cracks that exist through the entire cross-section;

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Do not paint repaired barriers.

102-9.6Barrier Delineators: Use barrier delineators on top of temporary barriers in

accordance with the Standard Plans and the requirements of Section 705.

102-9.7Temporary Glare Screen: Use temporary glare screens listed on the APL that

meet the requirements of Section 990.Use screen systems in conjunction with temporary barrier

at locations identified in the Plans.

When glare screen is utilized on temporary barrier, barrier delineators will not be

required.

102-9.8Temporary Crash Cushion (Redirective or Gating): Use temporary crash

cushions in accordance with the details and notes shown in the TTCP, Standard Plans, and

requirements of the pre-approved alternatives listed on the APL.

Temporary crash cushions can be either new or used functionally sound

refurbished devices. Performance of intended function is the only condition for acceptance. All

metallic components must be galvanized in accordance with Section 967.

Anchor abutting temporary barrier in accordance the Standard Plans or APL

drawings, as required. Bidirectional installations must have a transition panel installed between

the crash cushion and the abutting barrier. Delineate the crash cushion in accordance with

materials or equipment within the length of the crash cushion.

Remove temporary asphalt or concrete pads and repair all attachment scars to

permanent structures and pavements after crash cushion removal. Make necessary repairs due to

defective material, work, or Contractor operations at no cost to the Department. Restore crash

cushions damaged by the traveling public within 24 hours after notification as authorized by the

Engineer.

102-9.9Temporary Guardrail: Use temporary guardrail in accordance with the TTCP

and Standard Plans. Install the temporary guardrail in accordance with the Section 536.

102-9.10Trailer Mounted Devices:

102-9.10.1 Arrow Board: Use arrow boards in accordance with the TTCP,

Standard Plans, and that meet the requirements of Section 990. Ensure that the arrow board

display panel is raised to a fully upright position and is fully visible to motorists. Use Type B

arrow boards on roadways with an existing posted speed of 45 MPH or less for maintenance and

mobile operations on any speed facility. Use Type C arrow boards for all other operations on

roadways with an existing posted speed of 50 MPH or greater, and may be substituted for

Type B arrow boards on any speed facility.

102-9.10.2 Portable Changeable Message Sign (PCMS): Use PCMSs or truck

mounted changeable message signs in accordance with the TTCP, Standard Plans and

Section 990 to supplement other temporary traffic control devices used in work zones. Ensure

that the PCMS display panel is raised to a fully upright position and is fully visible to motorists.

Reduce the intensity of the flashers when using PCMS at night. Use PCMS with a minimum

letter height of 18 inches. For facilities with posted speed limits of 45 mph or less, PCMS with a

minimum letter height of 12 inches may be used.

For roadways with speed limits greater than 45 mph, the message displayed on the

PCMS must be unobstructed from 800 feet. For roadways with speed limits of 45 mph or less,

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Messages must have no more than two phases. The display time for each phase

must be at least two seconds but no more than three seconds. The sum of the display time must

be a maximum of six seconds.

102-9.10.3 Portable Regulatory Signs (PRS): Use PRSs in accordance with the

TTCP, Standard Plans, and. Section 990. Ensure that the PRS sign panel is raised to a fully

upright position and is fully visible to motorists.

Activate portable regulatory signs only during active work activities and

deactivate when no work is being performed.

102-9.10.4 Radar Speed Display Unit (RSDU): Use RSDUs in accordance with

the TTCP, Standard Plans and Section 990 to inform motorists of the posted speed and their

actual speed. Ensure that the RSDU display panel is mounted in accordance with the

manufacturer’s recommendations.

Activate the radar speed display unit only during active work activities and

deactivate when no work is being performed.

102-9.11Temporary Signalization and Maintenance: Provide and maintain temporary

signals and signalization at existing, temporary, and new intersections including, but not limited

to, the following:

the TTCP,

devices. Coordination timing will require maintaining functionality of system communications.

Phase and time signals in accordance with the Plans. Obtain approval from the

District Traffic Operations Engineer for any timing changes that are either reoccurring or last

longer than 24 hours.

Restore any loss of operation within 12 hours after notification. Provide alternate

temporary traffic control until the signalization is restored.

Provide temporary pedestrian signalization in accordance with the TTCP, and

maintain pedestrian signalization at existing, temporary, and new intersections.

Provide traffic signal equipment that meets the requirements of the Standard Plans

and 603-2. The Engineer may approve used signal equipment if it is in acceptable condition.

Replacement components for traffic signal cabinet assemblies will be provided by the

maintaining agency.

102-9.11.1 Temporary Signals for Lane Closures on Two-Lane, Two-Way

Roadways: Temporary signals may be used, at the Contractor’s option, as an alternate to

flaggers for lane closure operations on two-lane, two-way roadways in accordance with Standard

Plans, Index 102-606. The Contractor’s Engineer of Record must provide the signal timing for

the temporary signals. The District Traffic Operations Engineer must approve the installation and

timing of temporary signals prior to beginning work. Adjust timing based on changing field

conditions as approved by the Worksite Traffic Supervisor. Submit to the Engineer any timing

changes that are reoccurring or last longer than 24 hours for District Traffic Operations

Engineer’s approval Temporary signals can either be portable signals or span wire signals and

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102-9.12Temporary Traffic Detection and Maintenance: Provide and maintain

temporary traffic detection at existing, temporary, and new signalized intersections. Ensure that

vehicle detectors and systems can detect vehicles in each movement on each approach and call

the correct vehicle phase when vehicle demand is present. Ensure adjacent lanes and opposing

movements do not place false calls. Provide temporary pedestrian detection in accordance with

the TTCP, and maintain pedestrian detection at existing, temporary, and new intersections.

Ensure pedestrian detectors call the correct pedestrian phase when pedestrian demand is present.

Provide temporary traffic detection equipment listed on the APL.

Restore any loss of detection within 12 hours. If permanent traffic detection cannot be

restored within 12 hours, provide temporary detection. Ensure 90% accuracy per signal phase,

measured at the initial installation and after any lane shifts, by comparing sample data collected

from the detection system with ground truth data collected by human observation. Collect the

sample and ground truth data for a minimum of five minutes during a peak and five minutes

during an off-peak period with a minimum three detections for each signal phase. Perform the

test in the presence of the Engineer.

102-9.13Existing ITS Maintenance: Provide maintenance at existing ITS locations

Diagnose any loss of functionality within 8 hours. Restore any loss of functionality within

24 hours. The Engineer may extend the allowable downtime beyond 24 hours. Configure and

install Department furnished equipment as necessary. Ensure that all stand-alone functions of

replaced ITS devices are tested as detailed in the Contract Documents and as approved by the

Engineer. Perform the test in the presence of the Engineer.

102-9.14Truck Mounted Attenuators and Trailer Mounted Attenuators: Use truck

mounted and trailer mounted attenuators in accordance with the manufacturer’s

recommendations and Standard Plans.

For existing posted speeds of 50 mph or greater, use either truck mounted

attenuators or trailer mounted attenuators that meet TL-3 criteria. For existing posted speeds of

45 mph or less, use either truck mounted attenuators or trailer mounted attenuators that meet

TL-2 or TL-3 criteria.

102-9.15Temporary Raised Rumble Strip Set: Use temporary raised rumble strips per

the manufacturer’s recommendations and in accordance with Standard Plans, Index 102-603.

The temporary raised rumble strip may be either a removable striping type or a

portable type. Use a consistent type and color throughout the work zone.

102-9.16Automated Flagger Assistance Devices (AFAD): Furnish, install, maintain,

remove, and relocate AFADs in accordance with the Plans, Standard Plans, Index 102-603, and

APL vendor drawings.

Position AFADs where they are clearly visible to oncoming traffic. AFADs may

be placed on the centerline if they have been successfully crash tested in accordance with

MASH TL-3 criteria. A gate arm is required in accordance with Section 990 if a single AFAD is

used on the shoulder to control one direction of traffic.

The devices may be operated either by a single flagger at one end of the traffic

control zone, from a central location, or by a separate flagger near each device location. Use only

flaggers trained in accordance with Section 105 and in the operation of the AFAD. When in use,

each AFAD must be in view of, and attended at all times by, the flagger operating the device.

Provide two flaggers on-site and use one of the following methods in the

deployment of AFADs:

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flagger at the opposite end.

A single flagger may simultaneously operate two AFADs as described in (1) or a

single AFAD as described in (2) if all of the following conditions are met:

directions,

operations with flaggers or immediately cease the flagging operation and reopen the roadway.

AFADs may be either a remotely controlled Stop/Slow AFAD mounted on either

a trailer or a movable cart system, or a remotely controlled Red/Yellow Lens AFAD.

Illuminate the flagging station when the AFAD is used at night. When the AFAD

is not in use, remove or cover signs and move the AFAD device outside the clear zone or shield

it with a barrier.

AFADs will not be paid for separately. AFADs may be used as a supplement or

an alternate to flaggers in accordance with the Plans, Standard Plans, Index 102-603, and the

APL vendor drawings. Include the cost for AFADs in Maintenance of Traffic, Lump Sum.

102-9.17Temporary Lane Separator: Use temporary lane separators (asphalt or

portable) in accordance with the TTCP and Standard Plans.

When using portable temporary lane separators, anchor the portable temporary

lane separator with a removable anchor bolt. Use epoxy on bridge decks where anchoring is not

allowed. Remove the epoxy from the bridge deck by hydroblasting or other method approved by

the Engineer.

Repair any damage to the existing pavement caused by the removal of temporary

lane separator.

102-9.18Type III Barricades: Use type III barricades in accordance with the TTCP and

Standard Plans. Ensure stripes are sloping downward in the direction road users are to pass.

Mount sign panels in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not place ballast on

any rails, or higher than 13 inches above the driving surface. Do not splice the retroreflective

sheeting.

102-10Work Zone Pavement Marking

102-10.1Description: Furnish and install work zone pavement markings for MOT in

construction areas and in close conformity with the lines and details shown in the Plans and

Standard Plans.

Centerlines, lane lines, edge lines, stop bars, standard crosswalks, and turn arrows

will be required in work zones prior to opening the road to traffic.

102.10.2 Painted Pavement Markings:

102-10.2.1 General: Use painted pavement markings meeting the requirements of

Section 710. Use standard paint unless otherwise identified in the Plans or approved by the

Engineer.

102-10.3Removable Tape:

102-10.3.1 Application: Apply removable tape with a mechanical applicator to

provide pavement lines that are neat, accurate and uniform. Equip the mechanical applicator with

a film cut-off device and with measuring devices that automatically and accumulatively measure

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removable tape adheres to the road surface. Removable tape may be placed by hand on short

sections, 500 feet or less, if it is done in a neat accurate manner.

102-10.3.2 Retroreflectivity: Apply white and yellow removable tape pavement

markings that will attain an initial retroreflectivity of not less than 300 mcd/lx·m for white and

not less than 250 mcd/lx·m for yellow markings. Black portions of contrast tapes and black

masking tapes must have a retroreflectance of less than 20 mcd/lx·m .

Measure, record and certify on the Department approved form and submit

to the Engineer, the retroreflectivity of white and yellow removable tape pavement markings in

accordance with FM 5-541.

102-10.3.3 Removability: Provide removable tape capable of being removed

from bituminous concrete and portland cement concrete pavement intact or in substantially large

strips after being in place for a minimum of 90 days, either manually or by a mechanical roll-up

device, at temperatures above 40ºF, without the use of heat, solvents, grinding or blasting.

102-10.4Temporary Raised Pavement Markers (RPMs): Use Class B RPMs except

for work that consists of ground-in rumble strips at centerline locations. For ground-in rumble

strips at centerline locations, use temporary RPMs in accordance with Section 710. Install all

markers in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, the Standard Plans, and

Section 706. After initial installation, replace broken or missing temporary RPMs in locations

where more than three consecutive temporary RPMs are broken or missing at no expense to the

Department.

102-11Method of Measurement

102-11.1General: Devices installed/used on the project on any calendar day or portion

thereof, within the Contract Time, including time extensions which may be granted, will be paid

for at the Contract unit price for the applicable pay item. Include the cost of any work that is

necessary to meet the requirements of the Contract Documents for MOT under Maintenance of

Traffic, lump sum when separate payment is not provided.

102-11.2Traffic Control Officers: The quantity to be paid for traffic control officers

will be at the Contract unit price per hour (4 hour minimum) for the actual number of officers

certified to be on the project site, including any law enforcement vehicles and all other direct and

indirect costs. Payment will be made only for those traffic control officers specified in the Plans

and authorized by the Engineer.

102-11.3Special Detours: When a special detour is shown in the Plans, the work of

constructing, maintaining, and subsequently removing such detour facilities will be paid for

under Special Detour, lump sum. However, traffic control devices, warning devices, barriers,

signing, pavement markings, and restoration to final configuration will be paid for under their

respective pay items.

102-11.4Commercial Material for Driveway Maintenance: The quantity to be paid

for will be the certified volume, in cubic yards, of all materials authorized by the Engineer,

acceptably placed and maintained for driveway maintenance. The volume, which is authorized to

be reused, and which is acceptably salvaged, placed, and maintained in other designated

driveways will be included again for payment. Commercial Material used for Temporary

Openings will not be included for separate payment.

102-11.5Work Zone Signs: The number of temporary post-mounted signs (temporary

regulatory, warning and guide) certified as installed/used on the project will be paid for at the

Contract unit price for work zone signs. When multiple signs are located on single or multiple 130FY 2023-24Return to Table of Contents

posts, each sign panel will be paid individually. Signs greater than 20 square feet and detailed in

the Plans will be paid for under Maintenance of Traffic, lump sum.

Temporary portable signs (excluding mesh signs) and vehicular mounted signs

will be included for payment under work zone signs, only if used in accordance with the

Standard Plans.

The number of temporary barrier mounted signs (temporary regulatory, warning

and guide) certified as installed/used on the project will be paid for at the Contract unit price for

barrier mounted work zone signs.

Work zone signs may be installed fourteen days prior to the start of Contract Time

with the approval of the Engineer and at no additional cost to the Department.

102-11.6. Business Signs: The number of business signs certified as installed/used on the

project will be paid for at the Contract unit price for business signs.

102-11.7Channelizing Devices: The number of drums, vertical panels, and Type I,

Type II, or direction indicator barricades, certified as installed/used on the project meeting the

requirements of Standard Plans, Index 102-600 and have been properly maintained will be paid

for at the Contract unit prices for channelizing device.

Payment for drums, vertical panels, and Type I, Type II, and direction indicator

barricades will be paid per each per day.

Payment for vehicular LCDs will be paid as the length in feet installed divided by

the device spacing for barricades, vertical panels, and drums and certified as installed/used on the

project meeting the requirements of Standard Plans, Index 102-600 and have been properly

maintained will be paid for at the Contract unit price for channelizing device.

Payment for pedestrian LCDs, certified as installed/used on the project and

properly maintained, will be paid per linear foot per day. Placement of pedestrian LCDs at

locations not shown in the TTCP, or not authorized by the Engineer, will be at the Contractor’s

expense. Payment for pedestrian LCD mounted signs will be made under Work Zone Signs.

Payment will not be made for channelizing devices unsatisfactorily maintained, as

determined by the Engineer. Payment will be made for each channelizing device that is used to

delineate trailer mounted devices. Payment will be made for channelizing devices delineating

portable changeable message signs during the period beginning 14 working days before Contract

Time begins as authorized by the Engineer.

102-11.8Temporary Barrier: The quantity to be paid for will be the length, in feet, of

freestanding units or anchored units certified as installed/used on the project. The quantity to be

paid for relocating barrier will be based on the relocated installation type. No separate payment

will be made for the asphalt pad. For freestanding units transitioned to a crash cushion, the cost

of anchoring the transition units will be included in the cost of the temporary crash cushion in

accordance with 102-11.11.

102-11.9Barrier Delineators: No separate payment will be made for barrier delineators

installed on top of temporary barrier . Include the cost for barrier delineators in the cost of the

barrier.

102-11.10Temporary Glare Screen: The certified quantity to be paid for will be

determined by the number of sections times the nominal length of each section.

102-11.11Temporary Crash Cushions: No separate payment will be made for the

concrete or asphalt pad.

102-11.11.1 Redirective: The quantity to be paid for will be the number of

temporary crash cushions (redirective) certified as installed/used and maintained on the project, 131FY 2023-24Return to Table of Contents

including anchoring of temporary barrier necessary for transition to the crash cushion and

delineation.

102-11.11.2 Gating: The quantity to be paid for will be the number of temporary

crash cushions (gating) certified as installed/used and maintained on the project, including

anchoring of temporary barrier necessary for transition to the crash cushion and delineation.

102-11.12Temporary Guardrail: The quantity to be paid for will be the length, in feet,

of temporary guardrail constructed and certified as installed/used on the project. The length of a

run of guardrail will be determined as a multiple of the nominal panel lengths.

102-11.13Arrow Board: The quantity to be paid at the contract unit price will be for the

number of arrow boards certified as installed/used on the project on any calendar day or portion

thereof within the Contract Time. Payment will be made for up to two inactive days where the

arrow board is used on the two days preceding and following the inactive days as authorized by

the Engineer. Payment for additional days may be authorized by the Engineer due to inclement

weather.

102-11.14Portable Changeable Message Sign: The quantity to be paid at the Contract

unit price will be for the number of PCMSs or truck mounted changeable message signs certified

as installed/used on the project on any calendar day or portion thereof within the Contract Time.

Payment will be made for each portable changeable message sign that is used during the period

beginning 14 working days before Contract Time begins as authorized by the Engineer. Payment

will be made for up to two inactive days where the portable changeable message sign is used on

the two days preceding and following the inactive days as authorized by the Engineer. Payment

for additional days may be authorized by the Engineer due to inclement weather.

102-11.15Portable Regulatory Signs: The quantity to be paid for will be the number of

portable regulatory signs certified as installed/used on the project on any calendar day or portion

thereof within the Contract Time, will be paid for the Contract unit price for portable regulatory

sign. Payment will be made for up to two inactive days where the portable regulatory sign is used

on the two days preceding and following the inactive days as authorized by the Engineer.

Payment for additional days may be authorized by the Engineer due to inclement weather.

102-11.16Radar Speed Display Unit: The quantity to be paid for will be the number of

radar speed display units certified as installed/used on the project on any calendar day or portion

thereof within the Contract Time, will be paid for the Contract unit price for radar speed display

unit. Payment will be made for up to two inactive days where the radar speed display unit is used

on the two days preceding and following the inactive days as authorized by the Engineer.

Payment for additional days may be authorized by the Engineer due to inclement weather.

102-11.17Temporary Signalization and Maintenance: For existing intersections, the

certified quantity to be paid for will be the number of signalized intersections per day for the full

duration of the Contract. For temporary intersections, the certified quantity to be paid for will be

the number of signalized intersections per day for the duration of the temporary intersection. No

separate payment will be made for temporary signalization and maintenance at new intersections.

102-11.18Temporary Traffic Detection and Maintenance: For existing intersections,

the certified quantity to be paid for will be the number of signalized intersections per day

beginning the day Contract Time begins and ending on the day the permanent detection is

operational and the final lane configuration is in place. For temporary and new intersections, the

certified quantity to be paid for will be the number of signalized intersections per day beginning

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operational and the final lane configuration is in place for a new intersection; or, when the

detection is removed for a temporary intersection.

102-11.19Existing ITS Maintenance: For existing ITS locations, the certified quantity

to be paid for will be the number of calendar days from Contract Time start to Final Acceptance.

102-11.20Work Zone Pavement Markings: Painted pavement markings will be paid as

specified in 710-10. The quantity of removable tape to be paid for solid, 10’-30’ skip, 3’-9’

dotted, 6’-10’ dotted, and 2’-4’ dotted lines will be the length, in gross miles, authorized and

acceptably applied under this Section and certified as installed/used on the project. The quantity

of removable tape to be paid for transverse lines will be the length, in linear feet, authorized and

acceptably applied under this Section and certified as installed/used on the project. The quantity

of removable tape to be paid for pavement messages, symbols, and arrows will be per each,

authorized and acceptably applied under this Section and certified as installed/used on the

project. The quantity of temporary RPMs to be paid will be the number of RPMs authorized and

acceptably applied. No separate payment will be made for the cost of removing conflicting

pavement markings. Payment for removing conflicting pavement markings (paint, tape,

thermoplastic, raised pavement markers, etc.) will be included in Maintenance of Traffic, lump

sum.

102-11.21Temporary Raised Rumble Strips: The quantity to be paid for will be the

number of calendar days, or portions thereof, that temporary raised rumble strips are certified as

installed/used on the project within the Contract Time. No adjustment will be made to the per

day measurement for the number of strips or sets used, or for the number of times the sets are

relocated.

102-11.22Temporary Lane Separator: The quantity to be paid for will be the field

measure, in feet, of temporary lane separator certified as installed/used on the project, including

drainage gaps, completed and accepted. The cost of any pavement repairs due to removal is

included in the cost of Maintenance of Traffic, lump sum.

102-11.23Temporary Signals for Lane Closures on Two-Lane, Two-Way

Roadways: The quantity to be paid for will be the number of temporary signals per day

installed/used at the locations shown in the TTCP. Temporary signals installed/used at the

Contractor’s option as an alternative to flaggers will be included in Maintenance of Traffic, lump

sum.

102-11.24Temporary Highway Lighting: When temporary highway lighting is

required by the Plans, the work of constructing, maintaining, and removing the temporary

highway lighting, including all materials and any necessary design work, will be paid for under

temporary highway lighting, lump sum.

102-11.25Pedestrian or Bicycle Special Detours: When a pedestrian or bicycle special

detour is shown in the Plans, the work of constructing, maintaining, and subsequently removing

such detour facilities will be paid for under pedestrian or bicycle special detour, lump sum.

However, traffic control devices, warning devices, barriers, signing, pavement markings, and

restoration to final configuration will be paid for under their respective pay items.

102-11.26Type III Barricades: The number of type III barricades certified as

installed/used on the project will be paid for at the Contract unit price for type III barricades.

102-11.27Limited Access Temporary Openings: Include all construction,

maintenance, removal, and restoration costs of temporary openings in Maintenance of Traffic,

lump sum. No separate payment will be made for commercial material, gates, or fence. 133FY 2023-24Return to Table of Contents

102-12Submittals

102-12.1Submittal Instructions: Prepare a certification of quantities, using the

Department’s current approved form, for certified MOT payment items for each project in the

Contract. Submit the certification of quantities to the Engineer. The Department will not pay for

any disputed items until the Engineer approves the certification of quantities.

102-12.2Contractor’s Certification of Quantities: Request payment by submitting a

certification of quantities no later than Twelve O’clock noon Monday after the estimate cut-off

date or as directed by the Engineer, based on the amount of work done or completed. Ensure the

certification consists of the following:

the period that the certification represents.

previously made and less an amount previously retained or withheld. The basis will include a

detail breakdown provided on the certification of items of payment in accordance with the Basis

of Payment. After the initial setup of the MOT items and counts, the interval for recording the

counts will be made weekly on the certification sheet unless there is a change. This change will

be documented on the day of occurrence. Some items may necessitate a daily interval of

recording the counts.

102-13Basis of Payment

102-13.1Maintenance of Traffic (General Work): When an item of work is included

in the proposal, price and payment will be full compensation for all work and costs specified

under this Section except as may be specifically covered for payment under other items.

102-13.2Traffic Control Officers: Price and payment will be full compensation for the

services of the traffic control officers.

102-13.3Special Detours: Price and payment will be full compensation for providing all

detour facilities shown in the Plans and all costs incurred in carrying out all requirements of this

Section for general MOT within the limits of the detour, as shown in the Plans.

102-13.4Commercial Materials for Driveway Maintenance: Price and payment will

be full compensation for all work and materials specified for this item, including specifically all

required shaping and maintaining of driveways.

102-13.5Work Zone Signs: Price and payment will be full compensation for all work

and materials for furnishing signs, supports and necessary hardware, installation, relocating,

maintaining, covering, and removing signs.

102-13.6. Business Signs: Price and payment will be full compensation for all materials

and labor required for furnishing, installing, relocating, maintaining, and removing the signs as

well as the cost of installing any logos provided by business owners.

102-13.7Channelizing Devices: Prices and payment will be full compensation for

furnishing, installing, relocating, maintaining and removing the channelizing devices.

102-13.8Temporary Barrier: Price and payment will be full compensation for

furnishing, installing, maintaining, and removing the barrier and asphalt pad. When called for,

temporary barrier (relocate) will be full compensation for relocating the barrier.

102-13.9Temporary Glare Screen: Price and payment will be full compensation for

furnishing, installing, maintaining, and removing the glare screen certified as installed/used on

the project. When called for, glare screen (relocate) will be full compensation for relocating the

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102-13.10Temporary Crash Cushion (Redirective or Gating): Price and payment will

be full compensation for furnishing, installing, maintaining, and removing crash cushions, object

markers, and concrete or asphalt pads.

102-13.11Temporary Guardrail: Price and payment will be full compensation for

furnishing all materials required for a complete installation, including end anchorage assemblies

and any end connections to other structures and for installing, maintaining and removing

guardrail.

102-13.12Arrow Board: Price and payment will be full compensation for furnishing,

installing, operating, relocating, maintaining and removing arrow boards.

102-13.13Portable Changeable Message Sign: Price and payment will be full

compensation for furnishing, installing, operating, relocating, maintaining and removing portable

changeable message signs.

102-13.14Portable Regulatory Signs: Price and payment will be full compensation for

furnishing, installing, relocating, operating, maintaining and removing a completely functioning

system as described in these Specifications.

Payment will include all labor, materials, incidentals, repairs and any actions

necessary to operate and maintain the unit at all times that work is being performed or traffic is

being affected by construction and/or MOT operations.

102-13.15Radar Speed Display Unit: Price and payment will be made only for a

completely functioning system as described in these Specifications. Payment will include all

labor, hardware, accessories, signs, and incidental items necessary for a complete system.

Payment will include any measurements needed to ensure that the unit conforms to all

Specification requirements.

Payment will include all labor, materials, incidentals, repairs and any actions

necessary to operate and maintain the unit at all times that work is being performed or traffic is

being affected by construction and MOT operations. Price and payment will be full

compensation for furnishing, installing, operating, relocating, maintaining and removing radar

speed display unit.

102-13.16Temporary Signalization and Maintenance: Price and payment will

constitute full compensation for furnishing, installing, operating, maintaining and removing

temporary traffic control signals including all equipment and components necessary to provide

an operable traffic signal. Payment will be withheld for each day at each intersection where the

temporary signalization is not operational within 12 hours after notification.

102-13.17Temporary Traffic Detection and Maintenance: Price and payment will

constitute full compensation for furnishing, installing, operating, maintaining and removing

temporary traffic detection including all equipment and components necessary to provide an

acceptable signalized intersection. Take ownership of all equipment and components. Payment

will be withheld for each day at each intersection where the temporary detection is not

operational within 12 hours after notification.

102-13.18Existing ITS Maintenance: Price and payment will constitute full

compensation for diagnosing, troubleshooting, configuring, installing, operating, maintaining,

and removing existing ITS devices including all auxiliary equipment and device components.

Payment will be withheld for each day where the ITS device is not operational within the

allowable downtime, beginning at the time of notification. Payment will not be withheld for days

of delay when the Department or Maintaining Agency is unable to furnish the replacement ITS

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102-13.19Work Zone Pavement Markings: Price and payment will be full

compensation for all work specified including, all cleaning and preparing of surfaces, furnishing

of all materials, application, curing and protection of all items, protection of traffic, furnishing of

all tools, machines and equipment, and all incidentals necessary to complete the work. Final

payment will be withheld until all deficiencies are corrected.

Removable tape or durable paint may be substituted for standard paint at no

additional cost to the Department.

Payment for temporary RPMs used to supplement line markings will be paid for

under temporary raised pavement markers. Install these RPMs as detailed in the Standard Plans.

102-13.20Temporary Raised Rumble Strips: Price and payment will be full

compensation for all work and materials described in this Section, including all cleaning and

preparing of surfaces, disposal of all debris, furnishing of all materials, application, curing,

removal, reinstalling and protection of all items, protection of traffic, furnishing of all tools,

machines and equipment, and all incidentals necessary to complete the work.

102-13.21Temporary Lane Separator: Price and payment will be full compensation

for all work specified in this Section.

102-13.22Temporary Signals for Lane Closures on Two-Lane, Two-Way

Roadways: Price and payment will be full compensation for furnishing, installing, operating,

maintaining and removing temporary traffic signal including all equipment and components

necessary to provide an operable portable traffic signal.

102-13.23Temporary Highway Lighting: Price and payment will be full compensation

for providing all temporary highway lighting shown in the Plans.

102-13.24Pedestrian or Bicycle Special Detours: Price and payment will be full

compensation for providing all pedestrian or bicycle special detours shown in the Plans.

102-13.25Type III Barricades: Prices and payment will be full compensation for

furnishing, installing, relocating, maintaining and removing the type III barricades.

102-13.26Payment Items: Payment will be made under:

Item No. 102- 1- Maintenance of Traffic - lump sum.

Item No. 102- 2- Special Detour - lump sum.

Item No. 102- 3- Commercial Material for Driveway Maintenance - per

cubic yard.

Item No. 102- 4- Pedestrian or Bicycle Special Detour - lump sum.

Item No. 102- 14- Traffic Control Officer - per hour.

Item No. 102- 30- Temporary Highway Lighting - lump sum.

Item No. 102- 60- Work Zone Sign - per each per day.

Item No. 102- 61- Business Sign - each.

Item No. 102- 62- Barrier Mounted Work Zone Sign – per each per day

Item No. 102- 71- Temporary Barrier - per foot.

Item No. 102- 75- Temporary Lane Separator - per foot

Item No. 102- 73- Temporary Guardrail - per foot.

Item No. 102- 74- Channelizing Devices

Item No. 102- 76- Arrow Board - per each per day.

Item No. 102- 78- Temporary Raised Pavement Markers - each.

Item No. 102- 81- Temporary Crash Cushion, Gating - per location.

Item No. 102- 89- Temporary Crash Cushion, Redirective - per location.

Item No. 102- 94- Glare Screen - per foot. 136FY 2023-24Return to Table of Contents

Item No. 102- 99- Portable Changeable Message Sign - per each per day.

Item No. 102-104- Temporary Signalization and Maintenance - per

intersection per day.

Item No. 102-107- Temporary Traffic Detection and Maintenance - per

intersection per day.

Item No. 102-ABC- Existing ITS Maintenance – per day

Item No. 102-115- Type III Barricade - per each per day.

Item No. 102-120- Temporary Signal for Lane Closures on Two-Lane,

Two-Way Roadways – per each per day.

Item No. 102-150- Portable Regulatory Sign - per each per day.

Item No. 102-150- Radar Speed Display Unit - per each per day.

Item No. 102-909- Temporary Raised Rumble Strips - per day.

Item No. 102-913- Removable Tape.

Item No. 710- Painted Pavement Markings.

Item No. 711- Thermoplastic Pavement Markings. 137FY 2023-24Return to Table of Contents TEMPORARY WORK STRUCTURES

103-1Description

103-1.1Scope of Work: Construct temporary work structures used solely to support

construction equipment. Temporary structures include but are not limited to work bridges, elevated platforms, floating platforms, and rail systems. Items such as mats, falsework or scaffolding are not included in this Section. If a temporary structure type other than the structure type shown in the plans is chosen, assume responsibility for obtaining all necessary permit revisions and the Engineer’s approval. Conform to any limitations contained in the plans and permits. Do not place embankment outside the limits shown in the plans. The cost of the embankment, placing, compaction, and removal will be included in the lump sum price for Temporary Work Structure.

103-1.2Materials: Construct the tempo rary work structure using materials sufficient to

handle the anticipated loads. Assume responsibility for the design of the temporary structure.

103-1.3Navigation Requirements: Submit drawings showing the location of the

temporary work structures relativ e to the navigable waterway to the Coast Guard at least 60 days prior to beginning construction of the structure, or as required by conditions of the permit. Provide adequate lighting of the structure during the duration of construction as required by the Coast Guard or local authorities.

103-2Basis of Payment

103-2.1General: The unit price for the temporary work structure will include all costs

associated with the design, materials, labor, installation, removal and disposal of the structure.

103-2.2Partial Payments: When the plans include a separate pay item for temporary

work structure, 75% of the lump sum price will be paid upon completion of the temporary work structure, and 25% will be paid upon complete removal of the temporary work structure fro m the project site. When the project requires numerous structures or multiple setups (leap frog type) of the same system, the 75% will be split evenly between the various structures or setups. Partial payments for any project will be limited to 5% of the o riginal Contract amount for that project. Any remaining amount will be paid upon completion of all work on the project. When more than one project is included in the Contract, the above percentages will apply separately to each project which has a separa te pay item for temporary work structures. Payment will be made under: Item No. 103 - 1- Temporary Work Structures - lump sum.

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