104.01 Traffic Control Plan (Tcp)
CATEGORY 100 PRELIMINARY SECTION 104.01 — TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN (TCP)
104.01.01 Description
Develop and implement a TCP. The TCP will include the design and placement of items such as signing, pavement markings, delineation, channelization, barriers, crash cushions, and other items as required. TCPs may be implemented within a single project or jointly between two or more projects. In situations where TCPs are jointly implemented, ensure that correct and nonconflicting guidance is presented to the traveling public. Prior to commencement of Contract work, the successful bidder shall complete a Traffic Control Plan Certification. Indicate whether the Administration's TCP will be implemented (Option 1), the Administration’s TCP will be modified (Option 2), or a TCP will be developed (Option 3). Submit the TCP in writing to the Engineer at least 20 days prior to starting any work. Submit changes to the approved TCP in writing at least five days prior to implementing the change. For emergencies, the approval process will be completed within four hours. All changes to the TCP shall be approved in writing by the Engineer prior to implementation. Submit for approval supporting documentation containing an assessment of safety and mobility impacts of the modified or proposed TCP. Contact the Engineer to determine what level of detail and types of analysis are required for the assessment. No work shall begin until the required traffic control patterns and devices are in place. Refer to Contract Documents for Work Restrictions. When TCP Option 2 or Option 3 is selected, the following shall apply:
a.Plans and revisions to plans shall be drawn to the same degree, likeness, and sophistication as that of the Contract Plans.
b.Submittals shall be on sheets measuring 22 in. x 34 in. with a standard margin and a standard title block at the lower right corner approximately 4 in. x 8 in., or on 8- 1/2 in. x 11 in. paper with a 1 in. margin and a title block. Include the following information in the title block and in the order listed.
1.Name of Contractor (and subcontractor, if applicable). (2) Address of Contractor (and subcontractor, if applicable). 2025 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS
104.01 Traffic Control Plan (Tcp)
3.Sheet Title.
4.Administration Contract Numbers and complete Federal Aid Number. (5) "Prepared for Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration."
6.Signature block for approval by Contractor's Traffic Manager and date of approval.
c.All lines shall be clean, sharp, solid, and heavy enough for adequate reproduction. The scale of phase details on the TCP shall be 1 in. equals 100 ft. Additional plans that revise the design plans shall be at the same scale as the Contract Plans.
d.Do not use white pigment to cover lines.
e.Plans shall indicate the proposed traffic movements throughout the area affected by the work for each phase of construction. Label all routes and show north arrow and any other information that would clarify the TCP. Any monetary savings from changes to the TCP made by the Contractor and approved by the Engineer will be divided equally between the Contractor and the Administration.
104.01.02 Materials
Not applicable.
104.01.03 Construction
Not applicable.
104.01.04 Measurement and Payment
Any traffic control plan developed by the Contractor will not be measured but the cost will be incidental to other pertinent items specified in the Contract Documents. 2025 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS
104.02 Maintenance of Traffic (Mot)
CATEGORY 100 PRELIMINARY SECTION 104.02 — MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC (MOT)
104.02.01 Description
Maintain traffic safely and efficiently through and around the area affected by the work.
104.02.02 Materials
Traffic Materials Section 950
104.02.03 Construction
a.Maintenance of Existing Roadway. Maintain the existing roadway surface and shoulders, including crossroads, ramps, approaches, crossovers, medians, detour roads, entrances, and pavement markings within the limits of the project, throughout the duration of the Contract. Repair potholes, shoulder defects, and hazardous conditions that exist or develop throughout the duration of the Contract.
b.Existing Regulatory Signs, Warning Signs, Guide Signs, and Pavement Markings. Relocate, turn, completely cover with opaque material, or remove with the approval of the Engineer, signs that are not applicable due to temporary traffic conditions. Properly redisplay signs to traffic as soon as conditions warrant. Replace any signs misplaced or damaged by the Contractor's operations. Prior to construction and in the company of the Engineer, inventory and note the location, type, size, and color of all existing pavement markings, legends, and symbols. Submit the results on a marked up set of the Contract Plans or on Contractor prepared sketches or drawings.
c.Storage and Movement of Equipment, Material, and Vehicles. All equipment, material, storage, and parking areas shall have advance written approval from the Engineer. Employee vehicles shall not be parked within the right-of-way of the through highway, without a written exception. Equipment and material shall not be stored or permitted to stand in unprotected areas or open areas within 30 ft of traffic except as follows:
1.Approved traffic barrier is in place prior to storage of equipment and materials. 2025 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS
Source: Maryland Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials, 2025 Edition. Pages 152–153 of 1,113.