Art. 701.01 Work Zone Traffic Control and Protection
Division 700 — Work Zone Traffic Control
AND PROTECTION, SIGNING, AND PAVEMENT MARKING SECTION 701. WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION
701.01 Description. This work shall consist of the furnishing, installation,
maintenance, relocation, and removal of work zone traffic control and protection.
701.02 Materials. Materials shall be according to the following.
Item Article/Section
a.Sign Posts, Metal (Note 1) ................................................................. 1006.29
b.Sign Posts, Telescoping (Note 1) .................................................. 1093.01(c)
c.Sign Posts, Wood (Note 2) ................................................................ 1007.05
d.Pavement Marking Tape .................................................................... 1095.06 Note 1. Galvanizing of metal posts will not be required. Note 2. The nominal size of wood posts shall be 4 x 4 in. (100 x 100 mm). CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
701.03 Equipment. Equipment shall be according to the following.
Item Article/Section
a.Signs .................................................................................................. 1106.01
b.Flagger Traffic Control Paddle ........................................................... 1106.01
c.Lights ................................................................................................. 1106.02
d.Cones ................................................................................................ 1106.02
e.Type I, II, and III Barricades ............................................................... 1106.02
f.Vertical Barricades ............................................................................. 1106.02
g.Vertical Panels ................................................................................... 1106.02
h.Direction Indicator Barricades ............................................................ 1106.02
i.Drums ................................................................................................ 1106.02
j.Tubular Markers .............................................................................. 1106.02(f)
k.Truck Mounted/Trailer Mounted Attenuators ..................................... 1106.02
l.Arrow Boards ..................................................................................... 1106.02
m.Portable Changeable Message Signs ................................................ 1106.02
n.Sign Trailers ...................................................................................... 1106.02
o.Temporary Rumble Strips .................................................................. 1106.03
p.Detectable Pedestrian Channelizing Barricades ............................ 1106.02(k)
701.04 General. Work zone traffic control and protection shall be according to
the traffic control plan and the MUTCD. The work zone signs and traffic control devices shall meet the Department’s quality standards as shown in the “Traffic Control Field Manual”. The traffic control shown on the plans represents the minimum required combination of traffic control devices needed for a particular construction operation. Conditions created by the Contractor's operation which are not covered by the plans Work Zone Traffic Control and Protection Art. 701.06 shall be delineated by devices as directed by the Engineer at no additional cost to the Department. Revisions or modifications of the traffic control shall have the Engineer’s written approval. Traffic control shall be installed sequentially in the direction of the traffic flow and removed in reverse order. Advance warning signs shall be erected prior to channelizing devices and shall remain until all devices have been removed from the pavement. The traffic control shall remain in place only as long as needed and shall be removed when directed by the Engineer. Signs that do not apply to current conditions shall be removed, covered, or turned from the view of motorists. Existing pavement markings which conflict with the revised traffic pattern shall be removed according to Section 783, or when specified, temporarily covered with pavement marking blackout tape. The width of blackout tape shall be at least 1 in. (25 mm) wider than the width of the pavement marking being covered. The removing or covering of existing markings shall be scheduled immediately to facilitate the revised traffic pattern. If darkness or inclement weather prohibits the removal or covering operations, such operations shall be resumed the next morning or when weather permits. At the preconstruction conference, the Contractor shall furnish the name and telephone number of the individual in the Contractor's direct employ who is to be responsible, 24 hours-a-day, for the installation and maintenance of traffic control for the project. When the actual installation and maintenance are to be accomplished by a subcontractor, consent shall be requested of the Engineer at the time of the preconstruction conference. This shall not relieve the Contractor of furnishing a responsible individual in the Contractor's direct employ. The Department will provide the Contractor with the name of its representative who will be responsible for administration of the traffic control.
701.05 Maximum Length of Lane Closure. The maximum length of lane
closure on multilane highways shall not exceed one day's production or 3 miles (5 km), whichever is less, except lane closures up to 5 miles (8 km) in length will be permitted for portland cement concrete patching and continuously reinforced concrete patching operations. Gaps between successive lane closures shall not be less than 2 miles (3 km) in length.
701.06 Minimum Lane Width. The minimum lane width adjacent to a closed
lane during paving, patching, and other moving operations on freeways and expressways shall be a minimum of 10 ft (3 m). The 10 ft (3 m) shall be clear, unobstructed, and free of channelizing devices or other obstacles. Where the clear width through a work zone with temporary concrete barrier will be 16.0 ft (4.88 m) or less, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer at least 21 days in advance of implementing the traffic control for that restriction. Art. 701.07 Work Zone Traffic Control and Protection
701.07 Drop-offs. Drop-offs between traffic lanes shall be managed
according to Table 1. Table 1 - Drop-offs Between Traffic Lanes 1/ Normal Posted Speed Drop-off Type Drop-off Depth, in. (mm) Physical Treatment Additional Signage ≥ 45 mph Lift of HMA > 1 (25) to 2 (51) n/a UNEVEN 6/ LANES Signs > 2 (50) to 4 (100) Notched wedge 3/ longitudinal joint UNEVEN 6/ LANES Signs Milled Edge or Vertical Edge > 1 (25) to 1.5 (38) n/a UNEVEN 6/ LANES Signs > 1.5 (38) to 4 (100) Temporary wedge or 3/ tapered edge, 1:3 min. UNEVEN 6/ LANES Signs All > 4 (100) to 12 (300) 2/ Lane closure with 4/ channelizing devices n/a > 12 (300) Lane closure with temp. 5/ longitudinal traffic barrier n/a < 45 mph Lift of HMA > 1.5 (38) to 2.5 (64) n/a UNEVEN 6/ LANES Signs > 2.5 (64) to 4 (100) Notched wedge 3/ longitudinal joint UNEVEN 6/ LANES Signs Milled Edge or Vertical Edge > 1.5 (38) to 4 (100) Temporary wedge or 3/ tapered edge, 1:3 min. UNEVEN 6/ LANES Signs All > 4 (100) to 12 (300) 2/ Lane closure with 4/ channelizing devices n/a > 12 (300) Lane closure with temp. 5/ longitudinal traffic barrier n/a 1/ Excludes pavement patching if backfilled within 24 hours. 2/ The exposure to drop-offs in this range shall be limited to a length of 0.5 mile (0.8 km) or a duration of 48 hours. Exceeding this length or duration shall require the use of a temporary longitudinal traffic barrier in lieu of channelizing devices. 3/ Or same physical treatment and additional signage as “> 4 (100) to 12 (300)”. 4/ The channelizing devices shall be placed at the same level as the open lane or in the drop-off to preserve the width of the open lane as directed by the Work Zone Traffic Control and Protection Art. 701.08 Engineer. When placed in the drop-off, the reflective area of the channelizing devices shall be raised to the elevation above the open lane as required by Highway Standard 701901. 5/ The temporary longitudinal traffic barrier (TLTB) shall be placed at the same level as the open lane. A TLTB is a temporary concrete barrier or movable traffic barrier. 6/ The “UNEVEN LANES” (W8-11) signs shall be spaced at 2 mile (3 km) intervals on freeways and expressways; 1 mile (1600 m) intervals on rural highways; and as directed by the Engineer on urban roadways. Drop-offs at or near the edge of pavement shall be managed as follows.
a.When HMA resurfacing is being constructed and the road is opened to traffic, there shall be no more than 4 lane miles (6.5 lane km) of new binder or surface adjacent to the shoulder without either completing the shoulders, providing barricades or vertical panels, erecting “LOW SHOULDER” (W8-9) signs at 2 mile (3 km) intervals, or constructing a temporary earth wedge against the edge of pavement and compacting it to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
b.At locations where construction operations result in a differential in elevation exceeding 3 in. (75 mm) between the edge of pavement or edge of shoulder within 3 ft (900 mm) of the edge of the pavement and the earth or aggregate shoulders, Type I or II barricades or vertical panels shall be placed at 100 ft (30 m) centers on roadways where the posted speed limit is 45 mph or greater and at 50 ft (15 m) centers on roadways where the posted speed limit is less than 45 mph.
c.Where construction operations result in drop-off at the edge of a completed stabilized shoulder and the road has a posted speed limit of 55 mph or greater and is open to traffic, "SHOULDER DROP-OFF" (W21-I103) signs shall be used. The Contractor shall place the signs at the beginning of the drop-off area, just beyond freeway interchanges or major intersections on non-freeways, and at such other locations within the drop-off area as the Engineer may direct to ensure a nominal spacing of 2 miles (3 km). The signs shall be placed just prior to the work which will result in the drop-off and shall remain in place until the drop-off is eliminated.
d.On ramps, drop-offs at the edge of pavement greater than 1 1/2 in. (38 mm) caused by the Contractor’s operations will be allowed only on one side of the ramp at a time.
701.08 Contractor's Operations and Equipment. The Contractor shall keep
all equipment, material, and vehicles off the pavement and shoulders on the side of the pavement which is open to traffic. Except where controlled by flaggers, the Contractor shall operate vehicles and equipment in the direction of traffic while traveling and working on the pavement and shoulders of a two-lane two-way highway. On a multilane highway, the Contractor shall operate vehicles and equipment in the direction of traffic while traveling and working on the pavement and shoulders. Art. 701.08 Work Zone Traffic Control and Protection Construction operations on both sides of the pavement at any one location at the same time will not be permitted. At any location on existing pavements less than three lanes in width, the sequence of construction shall limit operations to one side of the pavement.
701.09 Use of Median Crossovers. The Contractor will be permitted to make
"U" turns across the median at existing maintenance crossovers or crossovers constructed by the Contractor, provided the width of the crossover is adequate to ensure no disruption of traffic on the through lanes and at locations permitted by the Engineer. The use of median crossovers will not be permitted within 1320 ft (400 m) of the speed change taper of an interchange ramp, within 2000 ft (600 m) of the taper for a lane closure, or when the construction traffic will be entering or exiting the only open lane within a construction zone. Crossovers shall also conform to minimum sight distance requirements. While the crossover is being used, two signs shall be placed in the median and two signs shall be placed opposite on the outside shoulder of the highway in advance of the crossover on the side where trucks enter the highway. The first pair, approximately 1000 ft (300 m) from the crossover, shall be 48 in. (1.2 m) “MERGE RIGHT” (W21-l117) signs. The second pair, approximately 1500 ft (450 m) from the crossover, shall be 48 in. (1.2 m) “TRUCKS ENTERING ON LEFT” (W21-l104a) signs. The warning signs in advance of the crossover in the other direction shall be as listed above, except the second pair shall be “TRUCKS LEAVING ON LEFT” (W21-l105a).
701.10 Surveillance. When open holes, broken pavement, trenches over
3 in. (75 mm) deep and 4 in. (100 mm) wide, or other hazards are present within 8 ft (2.4 m) of the edge of an open lane, the Contractor shall furnish traffic control surveillance during all hours when the Contractor is not engaged in construction operations. The surveillance person(s) shall be provided with adequate transportation and communications to ensure deficiencies can be corrected. The surveillance person(s) shall drive over and inspect the work, maintain the temporary traffic control devices, and assist and direct traffic, at such intervals as may be required, not to exceed four hours. The person responsible for surveillance shall complete an inspection form, furnished by the Engineer, on a daily basis. The completed form shall be given to the Engineer on the first working day after the inspection.
701.11 Equipment Parking and Storage. During working hours, all vehicles
and/or nonoperating equipment which are parked, two hours or less, shall be parked at least 8 ft (2.5 m) from the open traffic lane. For other periods of time during working and for all nonworking hours, all vehicles, materials, and equipment shall be parked or stored as follows.
a.When the project has adequate right-of-way, vehicles, materials, and equipment shall be located a minimum of 30 ft (9 m) from the pavement.
b.When adequate right-of-way does not exist, vehicles, materials, and equipment shall be located a minimum of 15 ft (4.5 m) from the edge of any pavement open to traffic. Work Zone Traffic Control and Protection Art. 701.13
c.Behind temporary concrete barrier, vehicles, materials, and equipment shall be located a minimum of 24 in. (600 mm) behind free standing barrier or a minimum of 6 in. (150 mm) behind barrier that is either pinned or restrained according to Article 704.04. The 24 in. or 6 in. measurement shall be from the base of the non-traffic side of the barrier.
d.Behind other man-made or natural barriers meeting the approval of the Engineer. Any unattended obstacle or excavation (not patching) in the work area which constitutes a hazard in the opinion of the Engineer, shall be delineated by devices at 50 ft (15 m) centers. If the hazard exceeds 250 ft (75 m) in length, the spacing of devices may be increased to 100 ft (30 m). When not being utilized to inform and direct traffic, sign trailers, arrow boards, and portable changeable message boards shall be treated as nonoperating equipment.
701.12 Personal Protective Equipment. All personnel on foot, excluding
flaggers, within the highway right-of-way shall wear a fluorescent orange, fluorescent yellow/green, or a combination of fluorescent orange and fluorescent yellow/green vest meeting the requirements of ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 or ANSI/ISEA 107-2010 for Conspicuity Class 2 garments. Other types of garments may be substituted for the vest as long as the garments have a manufacturer’s tag identifying them as meeting the ANSI Class 2 requirement.
701.13 Flaggers. All flaggers shall be certified by an agency approved by the
Department. While on the job site, each flagger shall have in his/her possession a current driver’s license and a current flagger certification I.D. meeting Department requirements. For non-drivers, the Illinois Identification Card issued by the Secretary of State will meet the requirement for a current driver’s license. This flagger certification requirement may be waived by the Engineer for emergency situations that arise due to actions beyond the Contractor's control where flagging is needed to maintain safe traffic control on a temporary basis. Flaggers shall be stationed to the satisfaction of the Engineer and be equipped with a fluorescent orange, fluorescent yellow/green, or a combination of fluorescent orange and fluorescent yellow/green vest meeting the requirements of ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 or ANSI/ISEA 107-2010 for Conspicuity Class 2 garments and flagger traffic control paddles. Other types of garments may be substituted for the vest as long as the garments have a manufacturer’s tag identifying them as meeting the ANSI Class 2 requirement. The longitudinal placement of the flagger may be increased up to 100 ft (30 m) from that shown on the plans to improve the visibility of the flagger. Flaggers shall not encroach on the open lane of traffic unless traffic has been stopped. For nighttime flagging, flaggers shall be illuminated by an overhead light source providing a minimum vertical illuminance of 10 fc (108 lux) measured 1 ft (300 mm) out from the flagger’s chest. The bottom of any luminaire shall be a minimum of 10 ft (3 m) above the pavement. Luminaire(s) shall be shielded to minimize glare to approaching traffic and trespass light to adjoining properties. Art. 701.13 Work Zone Traffic Control and Protection Nighttime flaggers shall be equipped with fluorescent orange or fluorescent orange and fluorescent yellow/green apparel meeting the requirements of ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 or ANSI/ISEA 107-2010 for Conspicuity Class 3 garments. Flaggers shall be provided per the traffic control plan and as follows.
a.Two-Lane Highways. Two flaggers will be required for each separate operation where two-way traffic is maintained over one lane of pavement. Work operations controlled by flaggers shall be no more than 1 mile (1600 m) in length. Flaggers shall be in sight of each other or in direct communication at all times. Direct communication shall be obtained by using portable two-way radios or walkie-talkies. The Engineer will determine when a side road or entrance shall be closed to traffic. A flagger will be required at each side road or entrance remaining open to traffic within the operation where two-way traffic is maintained on one lane of pavement. The flagger shall be positioned as shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer.
b.Multi-Lane Highways. At all times where traffic is restricted to less than the normal number of lanes on a multilane pavement with a posted speed limit greater than 40 mph and the workers are present, but not separated from the traffic by physical barriers, a flagger shall be furnished to support the workers and to warn and direct traffic. One flagger will be required for each separate activity of an operation that requires frequent encroachment in a lane open to traffic. Flaggers will not be required when no work is being performed, unless there is a lane closure on two-lane, two-way pavement.
701.14 Signs. When work operations exceed four days, signs shall be post
mounted unless the signs are located on the pavement or define a moving or intermittent operation. When approved by the Engineer, temporary sign supports may be used where posts are impractical. When post mounting is not required, either temporary sign supports or sign trailers may be used. Post mounted signs shall be a breakaway design. The sign shall be within five degrees of vertical. Two posts shall be used for signs greater than 16 sq ft (1.5 sq m) in area or where the height between the sign and the ground exceeds 7 ft (2.1 m). Signs on temporary supports shall meet the requirements of NCHRP Report 350 or MASH. Documentation of meeting the requirements shall be the FHWA letter stating acceptance of the sign support system for the required test level. The signs shall be supported within 20 degrees of vertical. Weights used to stabilize signs shall be attached to the sign support as per the manufacturer’s specifications. Sign trailers, when erected, shall have their tires resting on the ground or elevated a maximum of 6 in. (150 mm) above the ground. Weights used to stabilize the trailer shall be sandbags mounted a maximum of 12 in. (300 mm) above the ground. To prevent wind induced rolling of the trailer, the wheels shall be chocked with sandbags or the trailer tongue may be pinned. The pinning method shall be Work Zone Traffic Control and Protection Art. 701.15 designed to give way in the event of a vehicular impact and shall meet the approval of the Engineer. The sign trailer shall only be attached to its tow vehicle when the sign is actually being moved. The tow vehicle, when not attached to the trailer, shall be parked according to Article 701.11. Longitudinal dimensions shown on the plans for the placement of signs may be increased up to 100 ft (30 m) to avoid obstacles, hazards, or to improve sight distance, when approved by the Engineer.
a.“ROAD CONSTRUCTION AHEAD” Signs. “ROAD CONSTRUCTION AHEAD” (W20-I103) signs shall be erected on all side roads located within the limits of the mainline “ROAD CONSTRUCTION AHEAD” signs.
b.Work Zone Speed Limit Signs. Work zone speed limit sign assemblies shall be provided and located as shown on the plans. Two additional assemblies shall be placed 500 ft (150 m) beyond the last entrance ramp for each interchange or sideroad. All permanent “SPEED LIMIT” signs located from within 500 ft (150 m) in advance of the first work zone speed limit sign to the end of the work zone shall be removed or covered. This work shall be coordinated with the lane closure(s) by promptly establishing a posted work zone speed zone when the lane closure(s) are put into effect and promptly reinstating the posted speed zone when the lane closure(s) are removed. The work zone speed limit signs and end work zone speed limit signs shown in advance of and at the end of the lane closure(s) shall be used for the entire duration of the closure(s). The work zone speed limit signs shown within the lane closure(s) shall only be used when workers are present in the closed lane adjacent to traffic. The sign assemblies shown within the lane closure(s) will not be required when the worker(s) are located behind a concrete barrier wall.
701.15 Traffic Control Devices. For devices that must meet FHWA
crashworthiness standards, the Contractor shall provide a manufacturer’s self- certification letter for each Category 1 device and a FHWA acceptance letter for each Category 2 and Category 3 device used on the contract. The letter(s) shall state the device has been accepted by FHWA for its respective category and test level, and shall include a detailed drawing of the device. The set-up and use of certified/accepted devices shall be the same as that described in the letter. All devices shall be kept clean. Any device which has become ineffective due to damage or defacement shall be replaced. Devices having angled striping shall be oriented with the stripes sloping down toward the side on which traffic will pass. Lights on devices shall be mounted on the side of the device on which traffic shall pass and shall not obscure any reflectorized portion of the device. Art. 701.15 Work Zone Traffic Control and Protection Where more than one type of device is permissible, only one type of device shall be used within that individual run of devices or lane closure taper. Additional requirements for the use of specific devices are as follows.
a.Cones. Cones are used to channelize traffic. Cones used to channelize traffic at night shall be reflectorized; however, cones shall not be used in nighttime lane closure tapers or nighttime lane shifts.
b.Type I, II, and III Barricades. Type I and Type II barricades are used to channelize traffic; to delineate unattended obstacles, patches, excavations, drop-offs, and other hazards; and as check barricades. Type I barricades are for use on roads with normal posted speeds of 40 mph or less. However, they may be used on higher speed roads provided the reflective area of the upper rail is at least 2 sq ft (0.18 sq m). Type III barricades are used to close lanes and to close roads.
c.Vertical Barricades. Vertical barricades are used to channelize traffic, as well as to delineate unattended obstacles, patches, excavations, drop-offs, and other hazards. Vertical barricades shall not be used in lane closure tapers or as check barricades.
d.Vertical Panels. Vertical panels are used to channelize traffic and to delineate unattended excavations and drop-offs.
e.Direction Indicator Barricades. Direction indicator barricades are used in lane closure tapers.
f.Drums. Drums are used to channelize traffic and to delineate unattended obstacles, patches, excavations, drop-offs, and other hazards.
g.Tubular Markers. Tubular markers are used to channelize traffic. They shall only be used when specified.
h.Truck Mounted/Trailer Mounted Attenuators (TMA). TMA host vehicles shall have the parking brake engaged when stationary.
i.Arrow Boards. Arrow boards are used to warn motorists of an upcoming lane closure. Arrow boards shall not be used to direct passing moves into lanes used by opposing traffic or to shift traffic without having a lane change. On roads with normal posted speeds of 45 mph and above, Type C units shall be used for all operations 24 hours or more in duration, and Type B units may be used for operations less than 24 hours in duration. On roads with normal posted speeds less than 45 mph, Type A, B, or C units may be used for all operations.
j.Portable Changeable Message Signs. The Contractor shall supply the modem, the cellular phone, and the necessary software to run the sign from a remote computer at a location designated by the Engineer. The Work Zone Traffic Control and Protection Art. 701.17 Contractor shall promptly program and/or reprogram the computer to provide the messages as directed by the Engineer. The Contractor shall provide all preventive maintenance efforts deemed necessary to achieve uninterrupted service. If service is interrupted for any cause and not restored within 24 hours, the Engineer will cause such work to be performed as may be necessary to provide this service and the cost of such work will be deducted from compensation due or which may become due the Contractor under the contract.
k.Temporary Rumble Strips. Temporary rumble strips shall be placed snugly against one another and attached to the pavement with an adhesive meeting the recommendations of the rumble strip manufacturer.
l.Detectable Pedestrian Channelizing Barricade. Detectable pedestrian channelizing barricades are cane detectable and visible to persons having low vision. These barricades are used to channelize pedestrian traffic.
701.16 Lights. Lights shall be used on devices as required in the plans, the
traffic control plan, and the following table. Circumstance Lights Required First two warning signs on each approach to the work involving a nighttime lane closure and “ROUGH GROOVED SURFACE” (W8-I107) signs Flashing mono-directional lights Devices delineating isolated obstacles, excavations, or hazards at night (Does not apply to patching) Flashing bi-directional lights Devices delineating obstacles, excavations, or hazards exceeding 100 ft (30 m) in length at night (Does not apply to widening) Steady burn bi-directional lights Channelizing devices for nighttime along lane shifts on multi-lane roads Steady burn mono-directional lights Channelizing devices for nighttime along lane shifts on two lane roads Steady burn bi-directional lights Devices in nighttime lane closure tapers on Standards 701316 and 701321 Steady burn bi-directional lights Devices in nighttime lane closure tapers Steady burn mono-directional lights Batteries for the lights shall be replaced on a group basis at such times as may be specified by the Engineer.
701.17 Specific Construction Operations. Additional requirements for
specific construction operations shall be as follows.
a.Portland Cement Concrete Shoulders. Portland cement concrete shoulders shall be opened to traffic according to Article 701.17(c)(5). Art. 701.17 Work Zone Traffic Control and Protection
b.Base Course.
1.Aggregate Base Course. The road or any section 1 mile (1.6 km) or more in length shall be opened to local traffic immediately after it has been completed.
2.Soil-Cement Base Course. The finished soil-cement base course may be opened immediately to local traffic and to the Contractor's construction equipment. The base may be opened to all traffic after the seven day protection period, provided the base course is not damaged, marred, or distorted by such traffic, and provided the protection and cover specified in Article 352.13 is not impaired.
c.Surface Courses and Pavement. Where construction operations on two- lane roads open to traffic result in the removal or covering of any pavement striping indicating passing restrictions, "NO PASSING ZONES NOT STRIPED NEXT _ MILES" (G20-I100) signs shall be used. The Contractor shall place the signs at the beginning of the unstriped area, just beyond each major intersection within the unstriped area, and at other locations as directed by the Engineer to ensure a minimum spacing of 5 miles (8 km). The signs shall be placed just prior to removal or covering of the striping and shall remain in place until full no passing zone striping has been restored.
1.Prime or Tack Coat. "FRESH OIL" (W21-2) signs shall be erected when prime or tack and fine aggregate are applied to pavement that is open to traffic. The signs shall remain until tracking of the prime or tack ceases as directed by the Engineer. The signs shall be erected a minimum of 500 ft (150 m) preceding the start of the prime or tack.
2.Cold Milling. "ROUGH GROOVED SURFACE" (W8-I107) signs shall be erected when the road has been cold milled and opened to traffic. The signs shall be placed just prior to the cold milling operation and shall remain in place until the milled surface condition no longer exists. These signs shall be erected a minimum of 500 ft (150 m) preceding the start of the milled pavement, just before each major intersection within the milled area, and at other locations as directed by the Engineer.
3.HMA Binder and Surface Course. The road shall be kept open to traffic on the existing pavement or on the new work. During the actual cleaning of the pavement and the placing of the mixture for cracks, joints; and flangeways; prime or tack coat; leveling binder; binder and surface courses; one-way traffic will be permitted. At all other times, two-way traffic will be allowed to use the road.
4.Bituminous Surface Treatment. The surface may be opened to traffic as soon as it has cured sufficiently to prevent the material from being picked up by the wheels of vehicles passing over it.
5.Portland Cement Concrete Pavement. When the curing period for the pavement, according to Article 1020.13, has been completed and the joints have been sealed, as required in Article 420.12, and protective Work Zone Traffic Control and Protection Art. 701.17 coat, when required, is applied, the Engineer will determine when the pavement shall be opened to traffic. The earliest the pavement will be opened to traffic will be when test specimens according to
Article 1020 — 09 have attained a flexural strength of 650 psi (4500 kPa)
or a compressive strength of 3500 psi (24,000 kPa). If such tests are not conducted, the pavement shall not be opened to traffic until 14 days after the concrete is placed or until 28 days when fly ash or ground granulated blast-furnace slag is used in the concrete mixture. Prior to opening to traffic, the pavement shall be cleaned. The Contractor may request additional test specimens be made and tested if the Contractor wishes to open the pavement to traffic earlier than the normal testing frequency. All traffic including construction traffic shall be limited to legal axle weights (legal loads).
d.Structures.
1.Concrete Superstructures. Concrete superstructures shall be opened to traffic according to Article 503.20.
2.Box and Pipe Culvert Extensions. Box culvert and pipe culvert extensions shall be delineated with barricades until the backfill over the extensions is complete and no longer poses a hazard to traffic.
3.Pipe Culverts and Storm Sewers Jacked in Place. The construction operations shall be carried on without encroachment upon the traveled way by either the excavation or by the storage of equipment or materials. When open cut excavation encroaches upon the shoulder, the excavation shall be delineated according to Article 701.11.
4.Bridge Washing. The entire bridge roadway and roadways below shall be kept open to traffic at all times, other than when actual work is being performed. While actual work is being performed, one-half the roadway may be closed to traffic at the option of the Contractor. One-way traffic shall be permitted over the other half of the roadway if the bridge roadway is less than 40 ft (12.2 m) in width. Two-way traffic shall be permitted over the other half of the roadway if the bridge roadway width is 40 ft (12.2 m) or more between curbs. Traffic control devices shall be as specified for each bridge.
e.Pavement Patching.
1.Keeping Road Open to Traffic. Traffic shall be permitted to use the road at all times and construction operations shall be arranged to facilitate the movement of traffic. On two-lane roadways, construction operations shall be confined to one traffic lane. On four-lane roadways, construction operations shall be confined to one traffic lane in each direction. In addition to the traffic control and protection shown elsewhere in the contract for pavement, two devices shall be placed immediately in front of each open patch, open hole, and broken pavement where temporary concrete barriers are not used to separate traffic from the work area. Art. 701.17 Work Zone Traffic Control and Protection One device shall be placed at the edge of the open traffic lane and one device centered in the closed lane. A check barricade shall be placed in the middle of the closed lane and the adjacent shoulder at 1000 ft (300 m) centers.
2.Broken Pavement and Open Holes.
a.Multi-Lane Roadways. Prior to weekend or holiday periods, pavement broken and holes opened for patching shall be completed and the road fully opened. For HMA patching or when Class PP-2, PP-3, PP-4, or PP-5 concrete is specified, no broken pavement, open holes, or partially filled patches shall remain overnight and all devices shall be removed before dark. The total area of pavement broken and not removed for concrete patching shall not exceed 1/2 of the total area of broken pavement which can be removed in an average day's work. The total area of holes left open overnight for concrete patching shall not exceed 1/2 of the pavement area which can be replaced in an average day's work. No materials removed from patches shall remain on the right-of-way overnight.
b.Two-Lane Roadways and Ramps. No broken pavement, open holes, or partially filled patches shall remain overnight and all devices shall be removed before dark. If patches are not opened when required, additional traffic control shall be provided at no additional cost to the Department.
3.Opening Road to Traffic.
a.Cleaning Up. Prior to opening the pavement to traffic, the entire right-of-way adjacent to the patching operations shall be cleared of all materials caused by the Contractor's operations, and the backfill along the shoulder edge of the pavement shall be compacted.
b.Strength Tests. For patches constructed with Class PP-1, PP-2, PP-3, PP-4, or PP-5 concrete, the pavement may be opened to traffic when test specimens have obtained a minimum flexural strength of 250 psi (1725 kPa) or a minimum compressive strength of 1600 psi (11,000 kPa) according to Article 1020.09. However, the concrete mixture shall obtain a minimum flexural strength of 600 psi (4150 kPa) or a minimum compressive strength of 3200 psi (22,100 kPa) in the time specified in Table 1 of Article 1020.04. With the approval of the Engineer, concrete strength may be determined according to Illinois Modified AASHTO T 325.
f.Guardrail. Where guardrail is temporarily removed or where the guardrail installation is incomplete, devices shall be placed at 50 ft (15 m) centers. Work Zone Traffic Control and Protection Art. 701.18 On staged construction bridge projects, the parapets shall have the guardrail installed and attached prior to switching traffic. Guardrail removal and/or installation shall be scheduled so no installations are left unfinished when the work is suspended for the winter or other extended periods of time.
701.18 Highway Standards Application. Standards for work zone traffic
control shall be applied according to the traffic control plan. Additional requirements for specific Standards shall be as follows.
a.Standard 701006, 701011, and 701101. When the work operation requires four or more work vehicles enter through traffic lanes in a one hour period, a flagger shall be provided and a “FLAGGER” (W20-7) sign shall be substituted for the “WORKER” sign.
b.Standard 701316 and 701321. The exact location of the signals, detector loops, stop bars, and signs shall be as directed by the Engineer. The locations shall also be adjusted as required for staged construction. The Engineer shall be notified at least 72 hours in advance of placing the signals in operation and at least one week prior to a traffic lane width reduction. Any damage to the temporary traffic signals from any cause shall be repaired at no additional cost to the Department. If at any time the Contractor fails to perform any work deemed necessary by the Engineer to keep the temporary traffic signals in proper operating condition, the Department reserves the right to have other electrical Contractors perform the needed work, and the cost will be deducted from compensation due or which may become due the Contractor under the contract.
1.Standard 701316. During daytime operations when workers are present, the Engineer may allow Type I or Type II barricades to be placed parallel to the centerline. Cones may be substituted for barricades at half the barricade spacing during the daytime operations.
2.Lane Closure on Two-Way, Two-Lane Rural Road. The Contractor shall furnish, install, maintain, and remove temporary traffic signals including a traffic actuated controller, a cabinet, detector amplifiers, and other associated equipment as listed below and on Standards 701316 and 701321 for each location specified. The Contractor shall have available one spare controller and cabinet. The Contractor shall retain ownership of all traffic control equipment, miscellaneous accessories, and the installation methods shall be according to the following.
a.Traffic Signal Heads. Two signal heads shall be provided for each mainline approach and for each sideroad within the designated work area. When using incandescent signal heads, all lamps shall be new. When the signals are not operating, the signal head shall be hooded according to Article 880.03 and the "SIGNAL AHEAD" sign covered or removed. The left signal head shall be mounted at Art. 701.18 Work Zone Traffic Control and Protection a height of 10 ft (3.0 m) above the road surface measured to the bottom of the signal head. The right signal head shall be mounted at a height of 14 ft (4.3 m) above the road surface. Back plates will be required on all signals. The right signal head shall be aimed so the centers of the light beams of the indications are directed toward a point in the center of the approach lane 500 ft (150 m) in advance of the signal. The left indication shall be aimed at a point in the center of the approach lane 100 ft (30 m) in advance of the stop line.
b.Lenses. All lenses shall be 12 in. (300 mm) nominal diameter.
c.Wire and Cable. The Contractor shall supply all overhead and underground wiring for both signal circuits and loop detector lead- ins. The electric cable shall be aerially suspended, at a minimum height of 10 ft (3.0 m) and as close to the right-of-way line as possible. When the electric cable crosses a roadway or entrance, it shall be aerially suspended, at a minimum height of 18 ft (5.5 m), according to the local utility requirements, or placed in a trench with a minimum of 2 ft (600 mm) of cover, or protected in a manner approved by the Engineer.
d.Mounting. The controller shall be mounted on a post, pole, or temporary concrete foundation. The signal heads shall be mounted on 25 ft (7.5 m) standard tubular steel posts or on a minimum Class 4 wood pole, when overhead wiring is used between signals. Alternative methods of mounting the cabinet or signal heads shall be approved by the Engineer. The supports shall be kept in a vertical position for the duration of the project.
e.Service Installation. The Contractor shall be responsible for the installation and cost of 110 V electrical service. When the service cable from the controller to the power source is suspended overhead, the line height shall not be less than 10 ft (3.0 m) above the ground and located as close to the right-of-way lines as practicable. When the cable crosses a roadway or entrance, the cable shall be raised to a minimum height of 18 ft (5.5 m) or pass under the pavement through a culvert opening. Portable power generating equipment may be used for a short period of time until local power is available, provided at least one person is present at all times at the site to ensure proper operation.
f.Traffic Signal Controller.
1.The controller shall be a standard eight phase NEMA controller housed in a weather proof cabinet. The traffic signals shall dwell in All-Red. The long All-Red intervals shall be adjustable up to 99 seconds in one second increments. Long All-Red intervals shall be obtained by using a trail green feature or an equivalent, or by using dummy phases. The long All-Red interval shall be pre-empted if the previous movement is Work Zone Traffic Control and Protection Art. 701.18 detected before the conflicting movement is detected and shall cause the previous movement to return to the green display with a minimum four second delay. When a conflict or failure is detected, the signal shall display a flashing All-Red. When an additional phase is used for a side road movement, only one long red interval shall be used between active phases on each side of the work area. All devices used, in lieu of controller software to produce this sequence, shall be mounted within the cabinet but not within the controller. The Contractor shall provide an operational demonstration of the controller assembly for the Engineer subsequent to installation and prior to being placed into operation. The Contractor shall program the controller, trouble shoot, and correct any problems that arise, and verify the equipment is functioning according to the contract. If any controller malfunction occurs during the time of operation or in the event of a power failure, the Contractor shall, without delay, provide flaggers for traffic control and immediately install a replacement controller to operate the signals.
2.When specified, the Department will furnish the traffic actuated controller. The controller, complete with loop detector- amplifiers and pole mount cabinet, shall be picked up and returned upon completion of the project to the location designated on the plans. The Contractor shall provide notice to the Department at least two weeks in advance of requiring the traffic actuated controller. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintenance of the controller and all related equipment within the controller cabinet. The controller shall be inspected by the Contractor and Engineer subsequent to installation and prior to being placed into operation. Any malfunction of the Department owned equipment revealed during the inspection by the Contractor shall be repaired and will be paid for according to Article 109.04. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to the Department-owned equipment as a result of negligence or poor workmanship during installation at his/her expense. The Contractor shall provide all maintenance required, at his/her expense, to keep the Department-owned equipment functioning properly after being placed in operation.
g.Detector Loops. Three detector loops shall be installed on each approach as shown on the plans. The near detector loops shall be placed 12 in. (300 mm) from the centerline and the far loop shall be placed 12 in. (300 mm) from the edge line. Each loop shall be connected to a separate detector amplifier channel. Call delay feature shall be used for the loops nearest the stop lines and defeated during the green of that phase. An alternate method of detection may be used if it has been demonstrated and approved by the Department. Art. 701.18 Work Zone Traffic Control and Protection The loop detector lead-in cable shall be protected from construction and maintenance activities. In the event of detector loop failure, the Contractor shall have 48 hours to repair or replace the loops. Upon completion of the project, the detector loop shall be terminated in such a manner as to provide for future use.
c.Standard 701326. No paving or excavating operations shall be performed at night unless authorized by the Engineer.
d.Standards 701400, 701401, 701406, 701421, 701422, and 701446.
1.Multi-Lane Pavement Resurfacing. For the construction of binder course, surface course and shoulder resurfacing on multi-lane pavements, Standards 701401, 701406, 701421, 701422, or 701446 shall be used from the beginning of business on Monday to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Only Standards 701406 and 701421 shall be used from 4:30 p.m. Friday to start of business on Monday.
2.Shoulder Upgrading and Replacement. The following shall apply to shoulder pipe underdrain installation and/or shoulder reconstruction on existing multi-lane divided highways. The Contractor shall close the adjacent lane of pavement according to the Standards within the limits of the construction zone a) when required by the Contractor's operations and b) when no workers are present and the difference in elevation between the pavement and the shoulder and/or widening is greater than 12 in. (300 mm). Standards 701401 and 701422 will only be measured for payment where the average depth of shoulder reconstruction required by the plans, exclusive of any trench for pipe underdrain installation, is in excess of 3 in. (75 mm). Where such shoulder reconstruction is 3 in. (75 mm) or less, no open trench greater than 3 in. (75 mm) deep will be permitted overnight. If, because of unforeseen circumstances, an open trench greater than 3 in. (75 mm) deep should occur overnight, the Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the Department, close the adjacent traffic lane according to Standards 701400 and 701401 or according to Standard 701422. Excavations greater than 3 in. (75 mm) in depth between the pavement and shoulder, including any trenches within the shoulder area, shall be restricted to one shoulder in each direction of travel. In addition, shoulder drop-offs greater than 1 1/2 in. (38 mm) caused by the Contractor's operations will not be permitted over the winter shutdown. The Contractor shall schedule the work so the lane closure at any one work area does not exceed five working days. The closure time may be exceeded for conditions beyond the Contractor's control, except if continual and persistent closures in excess of the five working days are made, the Engineer will initiate measures to delay or limit the daily production of the Contractor's operations. Work Zone Traffic Control and Protection Art. 701.18 All debris shall be removed from the shoulder and right-of-way prior to the removal of barricades, drums, or vertical panels.
e.Standard 701416. A reflective solid edge line and yellow centerline for each direction of traffic shall be used when the closure time exceeds four days or when the normal posted speed outside the area of operations exceeds 50 mph. Reflectorized pavement marking tape shall be used for marking the edge lines and centerline on existing pavement. Either tape or reflectorized pavement marking paint may be used for markings on the paved crossovers. Raised reflective pavement markers at 25 ft (8 m) centers shall be installed for additional delineation. Vertical panels may be attached to concrete barriers where available space prohibits the use of drums.
f.Standard 701431. Reflective solid edge lines and a double yellow centerline shall be used when the closure time exceeds four days or when the normal posted speed outside the area of operations exceeds 50 mph. Reflectorized pavement marking tape shall be used for marking the centerline and edge lines on the existing pavement. Raised reflective pavement markers at 25 ft (8 m) centers shall be installed under good weather conditions to supplement the pavement marking tape. Devices no greater than 24 in. (600 mm) wide, may be used in place of tubular markers when the two-way operation is to be in place four days or less.
g.Standard 701411. This Standard shall supplement mainline traffic controls for lane closures. The channelizing devices shall clearly define a path for motorists entering or exiting the highway. Raised reflective pavement markers at 25 ft (8 m) centers may be used in lieu of tape where the pavement marking is to be placed adjacent to the barricades or drums.
h.Urban Traffic Control, Standards 701501, 701502, 701601, 701602, 701606, 701611, 701701, and 701801.
1.General. "NO PARKING" (R8-3) signs shall be installed throughout the work area. When the work area is in the parking lane "ROAD CONSTRUCTION AHEAD" (W20-I103) signs shall be installed 200 ft (60 m) in advance of the work area and the area shall be delineated with cones or barricades. Reflectorized temporary pavement marking tape shall be placed throughout the taper and alongside the adjacent work area where the closure time exceeds 14 days. The edge line shall be yellow for left lane closures. Art. 701.18 Work Zone Traffic Control and Protection
2.Standard 701501. When Standard 701501 is specified on two-lane, two-way roadways, construction operations shall be confined to one traffic lane leaving the opposite lane open to traffic.
3.Standard 701611. When Standard 701611 is specified, reflective pavement markings shall be used when the closure time exceeds four days. The double yellow centerline shall be used in the two-way traffic area in addition to the barricades or drums. Single yellow left edge line shall be used to outline the barricade island. White right edge line shall be used along the barricades delineating the work area.
4.Standard 701801. On Standard 701801, where a temporary walkway encroaches on an existing parking lane, the lane shall be closed with cones, barricades, or drums. Where a temporary walkway encroaches on a traveled lane, the lane shall be closed according to Standards 701501, 701606, or 701601. All walkways shall be clearly identified, protected from motor vehicle traffic, and free of any obstructions and hazards, such as holes, debris, construction equipment, and stored materials. All hazards near or adjacent to walkways shall be clearly delineated. When barricades are impractical to use or do not provide enough protection, orange safety fence shall be used to close off an area, with the approval of the Engineer.
i.Standard 701451. Only one interchange at a time may have ramps closed and only one exit ramp and one entrance ramp may be closed at a time.
j.Standard 701428. When the shoulder width will not allow placement of the shoulder truck and provide 9 ft (2.7 m) of unobstructed lane width in the lane being closed, the shoulder truck shall not be used.
701.19 Method of Measurement. This work will be measured for payment as
follows.
a.Not Measured. Traffic control and protection required under Standards 701001, 701006, 701011, 701101, 701106, 701301, 701311, 701400, 701426, 701427, and 701428 will not be measured for payment.
b.Measured as Each. Traffic control and protection required under Standards 701316, 701321, 701331, 701402, 701411, 701416, 701423, and 701431 will be measured for payment at each location specified. Standards 701401, 701422, and 701446 will be measured for payment on an each basis only when the traffic control and protection applies to isolated stationary work areas and does not involve or is not a part of other protected areas. Where the contract work to be performed requires longitudinal movement of the work area, each subsequent installation of a Standard in a new location Work Zone Traffic Control and Protection Art. 701.20 will be paid for according to Article 109.04. A contiguous lateral movement of the work area causing a change in the location of traffic control devices, but not a longitudinal relocation of the work area, will not be considered a new location or installation.
c.Measured As Lump Sum. Traffic control and protection required under Standards 701201, 701206, 701306, 701326, 701336, 701406, 701421, 701451, 701456, 701501, 701502, 701601, 701602, 701606, 701611, 701701 and 701801 will be measured for payment on a lump sum basis. Traffic control and protection required under Standards 701401, 701422, and 701446 will be measured for payment on a lump sum basis, except as specified under Article 701.19(b). Where the Contractor's operations result in daily changing, or two or more work areas each of which requires traffic control according to one of the above Standards, each work area installation will not be paid for separately, but shall be included in the lump sum price for the type of protection furnished.
d.Temporary traffic signals required for Standards 701316 and 701321 will be measured for payment as each, where each is defined as the entire traffic signal system at a bridge regardless of the number of signal heads.
e.Temporary rumble strips will be measured as each, where each is defined as a 25 ft (8 m) length installation.
f.Removal of existing pavement markings and raised reflective pavement markers will be measured for payment according to Article 783.05. Temporary covering of existing pavement markings with blackout tape will be measured for payment in feet (meters) in place.
701.20 Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for as follows.
a.Traffic control and protection will be paid for at the contract unit price per each for TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701316, TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701321, TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701331, TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701401, TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701402, TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701411, TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701416, TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701422, TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701423, TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701431, or TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701446, at the location specified. The replacement of any temporary pavement marking which has been in place for seven days or more will be paid for according to Article 109.04. Art. 701.20 Work Zone Traffic Control and Protection In the event the total value of the work items for which a traffic control Standard is required is increased or decreased by more than ten percent, the unit price bid for that Standard will be adjusted as follows. Adjusted unit price = 0.25P + 0.75P (1 ± ( X - 0.1)) Where: P is the bid unit price for the Standard Where: X = Difference between original and final value of work Original value of work requiring the use of the Standard And where: ( X - 0.1) = 0 if X is less than 0.1 The value of the work items used in calculating the increase or decrease will include only items which have been added to or deducted from the contract under Article 104.02 and only items which require use of the Standard. When the plans require multiple locations for the Standard and the Method of Measurement is on an each basis, the adjustment shall only be applied to the location(s) where added work is required.
b.Traffic control and protection indicated in Article 701.19(c) will be paid for at the contract lump sum price for TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701201; TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701206; TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701306; TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701326; TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701336; TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701401; TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701406; TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701421; TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701422; TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701446; TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701451; TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701456; TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701501; TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701502; TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701601; TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701602, TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701606; TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701611; TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701701; or TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701801. Any alterations (additional or replacement of temporary pavement markings, or increases or decreases in work items by more than ten percent for which a traffic control standard is required) will be paid for according to
Article 701 — 20(a).
Work Zone Traffic Control and Protection Art. 701.20
c.Temporary signals required for Standards 701316 and 701321 will be paid for separately at the contract unit price per each for TEMPORARY BRIDGE TRAFFIC SIGNALS. When the Department furnishes the controller for Standards 701316 or 701321, the temporary bridge traffic signals will be paid for at the contract unit price per each for TEMPORARY BRIDGE TRAFFIC SIGNALS (STATE FURNISHED CONTROLLER).
d.Temporary concrete barrier will be measured and paid for according to Section 704.
e.Temporary impact attenuators and temporary bridge rail will be paid for separately.
f.Temporary rumble strips will be paid for at the contract unit price per each for TEMPORARY RUMBLE STRIPS.
g.Traffic Control Surveillance will be paid for at the contract unit price per calendar day or fraction thereof for TRAFFIC CONTROL SURVEILLANCE.
h.When portable changeable message signs are shown on the Standard, this work will not be paid for separately but shall be considered as included in the cost of the Standard. For all other portable changeable message signs, this work will be paid for at the contract unit price per calendar day for each sign as CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN.
i.Signs, barricades, or other traffic control devices required by the Engineer over and above those specified will be paid for according to Article 109.04. All flaggers required at side roads and entrances remaining open to traffic including those that are shown on the Highway Standards and/or additional barricades required by the Engineer to close side roads and entrances will be paid for according to Article 109.04.
j.Removal of existing pavement markings and raised reflective pavement markers will be paid for according to Article 783.06. Temporary covering of existing pavement markings with blackout tape will be paid for at the contract unit price per foot (meter) for PAVEMENT MARKING BLACKOUT TAPE, of the line width specified. Removal of blackout tape will be paid for as short term pavement marking removal according to Article 703.07. Art. 702.01 Nighttime Work Zone Lighting SECTION 702. NIGHTTIME WORK ZONE LIGHTING
702.01 Description. This work shall consist of furnishing, installing,
maintaining, moving, and removing lighting for nighttime work zones. Nighttime shall be defined as occurring shortly before sunset until after sunrise.
702.02 Materials. The lighting shall consist of mobile and/or stationary
lighting systems as required herein for the specific type of construction. Mobile lighting systems shall consist of luminaires attached to construction equipment or moveable carts. Stationary lighting systems shall consist of roadway luminaires mounted on temporary poles or trailer mounted light towers at fixed locations. Some lighting systems, such as balloon lights, may be adapted to both mobile and stationary applications.
702.03 Equipment. The Contractor shall furnish an illuminance meter for use
by the Engineer. The meter shall have a digital display calibrated to NIST standards, shall be cosine and color corrected, and shall have an accuracy of ± five percent. The sensor shall have a level indicator to ensure measurements are taken in a horizontal plane. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
702.04 General. At the preconstruction conference, the Contractor shall
submit the type(s) of lighting system to be used and the locations of all devices. Before nighttime construction may begin, the lighting system shall be demonstrated as being operational.
702.05 Nighttime Flagging. The requirements for nighttime flagging shall be
according to Article 701.13 and the glare control requirements contained herein.
702.06 Lighting System Design. The lighting system shall be designed to
meet the following.
a.Lighting Levels. The lighting system shall provide a minimum of 5 footcandles (54 lux) throughout the work area. For mobile operations, the work area shall be defined as 25 ft (7.6 m) in front of and behind moving equipment. For stationary operations, the work area shall be defined as the entire area where work is being performed. Lighting levels will be measured with an illuminance meter. Readings will be taken in a horizontal plane 3 ft (1 m) above the pavement or ground surface.
b.Glare Control. The lighting system shall be designed and operated so as to avoid glare that interferes with traffic, workers, or inspection personnel. Lighting systems with flood, spot, or stadium type luminaires shall be aimed downward at the work and rotated outward no greater than 30 degrees from nadir (straight down). Balloon lights shall be positioned at least 12 ft (3.6 m) above the roadway.
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