619Work Zone Traffic Control

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619-1.01 General. Work zone traffic control shall consist of all work necessary to provide for the safe

and efficient movement of traffic through or around work zones, and to protect workers and the public

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 from damage to person and property which may result, directly or indirectly, from any construction work. Work zone traffic control shall be completed under the direction of a trained, competent person, as shown in the contract documents, the MUTCD and as directed by the Engineer. The duration of this work shall be from the date any work is started on the contract site, including mobilization of equipment, signs, offices, and shops until the date of contract final acceptance. Temporary materials and components that are furnished by the Contractor shall remain the property of the Contractor. See Figures 619-1A and 619-1B Component Parts of a Typical Highway Work Zone for definitions of terms. Work shall be categorized based on the following work durations:

619-1.02 Basic Work Zone Traffic Control. Work shall consist of controlling traffic over a reasonably

smooth traveled way which shall be marked by signs, delineators, channelizing devices, pavement markings, and other devices as shown in the contract documents or as directed by the Engineer. Work after sunset and before sunrise shall include additional requirements for nighttime operations including, but not limited to, a written plan for nighttime operations, additional worker and equipment protection, additional channelizing devices and contract site patrol. The Contractor shall conduct its operations to ensure the safety and convenience of travelers and abutting property owners as well as the safety of all workers on the contract. Travelers include, but may not be limited to motorists, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Work shall be scheduled to keep the time and distance that existing pavement is removed or substantially disturbed to a minimum and consistent with the physical requirements of the contract. Unless otherwise indicated in the contract documents, the distance over which traffic is maintained on an unpaved surface shall not exceed 1/2 mile at any one time. During seasonal shutdown periods, no part of the highway shall be closed to traffic unless provided for in the contract documents, or the Contractor has

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 submitted, and the Engineer has approved a detailed schedule of operations reflecting a proposal to close the highway to traffic. Basic work zone traffic control shall include the following:

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619-1.03 Basic Work Zone Traffic Control (Daily Operations). Work shall consist of controlling and

protecting traffic during a single work shift as shown in the contract documents, or as directed by the Engineer. The Contractor will not be required to repair or maintain the surface of the traveled way and other roadway features not part of the work, except to repair damage resulting from the Contractor’s operations.

619-1.04 Temporary Business Signs. Work shall consist of furnishing, installing, moving, covering,

maintaining, and removing temporary business signs as shown in the contract documents or as directed by the Engineer.

619-1.05 Covering or Removal of Pavement Markings. Work shall consist of removing or covering

existing permanent pavement markings, interim pavement markings, and temporary pavement markings including, but not limited to: edge lines, lane lines, center lines, crosswalks, stop bars, arrows, symbols,

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619-1.06 Temporary Pavement Markings. Work shall consist of furnishing and applying temporary

pavement markings as shown in the contract documents or as directed by the Engineer. The work for removable pavement tape, removable wet-night reflective tape, temporary overlay markers and removable raised pavement markers shall include removal. Temporary pavement markings are intended for use on any new pavement or milled surface until the subsequent course is placed or interim pavement markings or final pavement markings are installed.

619-1.07 Interim Pavement Markings. Work shall consist of furnishing, applying, and maintaining,

interim pavement markings as shown in the contract documents or as directed by the Engineer. Interim pavement markings are intended for use in diversions, temporary pavement realignments and crossovers, lane shifts and closures, and other traffic patterns associated with construction activities. Interim pavement markings are intended for use for a given phase or season, for a maximum of 1 year.

619-1.08 Temporary Rumble Strips. Work shall consist of installing, maintaining, and removing

temporary rumble strips at the locations shown in the contract documents or as directed by the Engineer.

619-1.09 Interim Tubular Markers. Work shall consist of furnishing, installing, moving, and

maintaining interim tubular markers attached to the pavement as shown in the contract documents or as directed by the Engineer. Interim tubular markers are typically used for 2-way, 2-lane freeway work zones and long-term closures where available width is limited.

619-1.10 Portable Variable Message Signs (PVMS) and Truck Mounted Variable Message Signs

(TMVMS).

619-1.11 Type III Construction Barricades. Work shall consist of furnishing, installing, moving,

maintaining, and removing Type III construction barricades, with warning lights where specified, as shown in the contract documents or as directed by the Engineer.

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619-1.12 Temporary Positive Barrier. Work shall consist of furnishing, installing, moving, maintaining,

and removing approved temporary positive barrier (concrete or steel), including barrier warning lights and transitions to and from guide rail where specified, as shown in the contract documents or as directed by the Engineer.

619-1.13 Temporary Glare Screen. Work shall consist of furnishing, installing, moving, maintaining,

and removing glare screen mounted on a concrete barrier as shown in the contract documents or as directed by the Engineer.

619-1.14 Temporary Impact Attenuator. Work shall consist of furnishing, installing, maintaining,

repairing, moving, and removing temporary impact attenuators as shown in the contract documents or as directed by the Engineer.

619-1.15 Temporary Sand Barrel Arrays. Work shall consist of furnishing, installing, maintaining,

relocating, and removing temporary sand barrel arrays as shown in the contract documents or as directed by the Engineer.

619-1.16 Vehicle Arresting Barrier. Work shall consist of providing vehicle arresting barriers (net-type)

and their anchorages as shown on the Standard Sheets to prevent errant vehicles from entering a closed work area as shown in the contract documents or as directed by the Engineer.

619-1.17 Maintain or Modify Traffic Signal Equipment. Work shall consist of modifying or

maintaining in proper operation, existing, relocated, modified, or newly installed traffic signals as shown in the contract documents or as directed by the Engineer.

619-1.18 Temporary Traffic Signals. Work shall consist of furnishing, installing, programming,

moving, maintaining, and removing temporary traffic signals and necessary components as shown in the contract documents or as directed by the Engineer. Temporary signals shall be installed only on a highway designated as a Restricted Highway. Portable Traffic Signals (PTS) shall not be placed or operated on a State highway without the permission of the Regional Traffic Engineer (RTE) or their designee. On a construction contract, approval is required for each location or relocation of a PTS, even when one location is near another. If the PTS is relocated, a new approval is required regardless of how short of a move is made along the highway. It is recommended that moving and short duration traffic control operations be controlled by flagging operations when possible. Contractors shall abide by all “Standard” and “Guidance” statements in the MUTCD and the New York State Supplement. However, “Guidance” statements may be waived at the discretion of the Department.

619-1.19 Nighttime Operations. Work shall consist of developing a Nighttime Operations and Lighting

Plan; furnishing, installing, operating, maintaining, moving, and removing lighting equipment for nighttime construction operations; constructing devices and adapting equipment to be compatible with lighting equipment; and furnishing nighttime safety apparel and devices as shown in the contract documents or as directed by the Engineer. Balloon lights, or equivalent lighting, shall be used on nighttime moving operations and are defined as a light source inside a translucent material that produces a low-glare, 360-degree, diffuse light.

619-1.20 Traffic Control Supervisor. Work shall consist of providing a full-time traffic control

supervisor having adequate training, experience, and authority to implement and maintain all traffic control operations, as shown in the contract documents or as directed by the Engineer.

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619-1.21 Temporary Structures and Approaches. Work shall consist of designing, constructing,

maintaining, inspecting, relocating, and removing temporary structures, their approaches and any required appurtenances at the location(s) shown in the contract documents.

619-1.22 Pavement Patching. Work shall consist of providing and installing pavement patching

materials to maintain pavements open to traffic in acceptable condition as shown in the contract documents or as directed by the Engineer.

619-1.22 A. Pavement Patching (Force Account). This item is to be used to pay for pavement

patching installed when the Contract Documents prohibit top course paving.

619-1.22 B. Pavement Patching (Tonnage). This item is to be used to pay for pavement patch ing

installed on the contract at all times except when the Contract Documents prohibit top course paving.

619-1.23 Mailboxes. Work shall consist of relocating or replacing postal route mailboxes and/or mailbox

supports consistent with U.S. Postal Service requirements, as shown in the contract documents or as directed by the Engineer.

619-1.24 Portable Temporary Rumble Strips. Work shall consist of furnishing, installing, maintaining,

and removing Portable Temporary Rumble Strip (PTRS) Arrays in accordance with the contract documents and as directed by the Engineer.

619-1.25 Automated Flagger Assistance Devices (AFAD). Work shall consist of furnishing, installing,

maintaining, and removing Automated Flagger Assistance Devices (AFAD) in accordance with the contract documents and as directed by the Engineer.

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 FIGURE 619-1A COMPONENT PARTS OF A TYPICAL HIGHWAY WORK ZONE WITH PROTECTIVE VEHICLE

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 FIGURE 619-1B COMPONENT PARTS OF A TYPICAL HIGHWAY WORK ZONE WITHOUT PROTECTIVE VEHICLE

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 619.2 MATERIALS.

619-2.01 General. All materials used shall comply with the requirements of the following subsections of

Section 700 Materials and Manufacturing, or as established by this section, the applicable Standard Sheets, and the contract documents. Concrete Grouting and Anchoring Material 701-05 Precast Concrete Barrier 704-05 Epoxy Polysulfide Grout 721-03 Traffic Signal Heads 724-04 Removable Raised Pavement Markers 727-02 Epoxy Paint 727-03 Permanent Pavement Tape 727-04 Glass Beads for Pavement Markings 727-05 Removable Pavement Tape 727-06 Removable Wet-Night Reflective Tape 727-07 Permanent Wet-Night Reflective Tape 727-08 Traffic Paint 727-09 Drums 729-01 Cones 729-02 Temporary Tubular Markers 729-03 Vertical Panels 729-04 Stop/Slow Paddles 729-05 Type III Construction Barricades 729-08 Temporary Sign Supports 729-09 Temporary Impact Attenuators - Redirective 729-10 Temporary Impact Attenuators - Gating 729-11 Truck-Mounted and Trailer Mounted Impact Attenuators 729-12 Temporary Sand Barrels 729-13 Vehicle Arresting Systems 729-14 Arrow Panels 729-15 Portable Variable-Message Signs 729-16 Temporary Glare Screens 729-17 Warning Lights 729-18 Automated Flagging Assistance Devices 729-19 Portable Traffic Signals 729-20 Temporary Overlay Markers 729-21 Truck Mounted Variable Message Signs 729-22 Aluminum Sign Panels 730-01 Temporary Plywood Sign Panels 730-02 Temporary Rigid Lightweight Sign Panels 730-03 Retro-Reflective Sign Sheeting 730-05 Temporary Wooden Sign Posts 730-19 Stiffeners, Overhead Brackets and Miscellaneous Hardware 730-22 Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Sign Panels 730-23 Type A Sign Supports 730-24 Type B Sign Posts 730-25 Note: Signs and panels supplied before March 1, 2023, may be fabricated with NYSDOT approved ASTM D4956 Type III/IV and/or IX retro-reflective sign sheeting based on the sign type.

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619-2.02 Basic Work Zone Traffic Control.

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619-2.03 Basic Work Zone Traffic Control (Daily Operations). (None Specified)

619-2.04 Temporary Business Signs. Temporary business signs shall conform to the MUTCD. Sign

panels shall be in accordance with 619-2.02H.1. Sign Panels, except that the panels shall be white on a blue background. Supplemental arrows, as required, shall be white on a blue background (M5-1 to M6-2). Temporary business signs shall be mounted on temporary sign supports.

619-2.05 Covering or Removal of Pavement Markings. Tape used to cover existing pavement

markings shall be non-reflective, pavement marking masking tape, substantially similar in color to the pavement surface, in accordance with §727-06 Removable Pavement Tape.

619-2.06 Temporary Pavement Markings. Temporary pavement markings shall consist of removable

raised pavement markers in accordance with §727-02 Removable Raised Pavement Markers, or removable pavement tape in accordance with §727-06 Removable Pavement Tape, or removable wet-night reflective tape in accordance with §727-07 Removable Wet-Night Reflective Tape, or traffic paint in accordance with §727-09 Traffic Paint and §727-05 Glass Beads for Pavement Markings, or temporary overlay markers in accordance with §729-21 Temporary Overlay Markers.

619-2.07 Interim Pavement Markings. Interim pavement markings shall consist of traffic paint in

accordance with §727-09 Traffic Paint and §727-05 Glass Beads for Pavement Markings, epoxy paint in accordance with §727-03 Epoxy Paint and §727-05 Glass Beads for Pavement Markings, removable pavement tape in accordance with §727-06 Removable Pavement Tape, removable wet-night reflective tape in accordance with §727-07 Removable Wet-Night Reflective Tape. Interim pavement markings shall be supplemented, where specified, with removable raised pavement markers in accordance with §727-02 Removable Raised Pavement Markers.

619-2.08 Temporary Rumble Strips.

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619-2.09 Interim Tubular Markers. Interim tubular markers shall be in accordance with §729-03

Temporary Tubular Markers.

619-2.10 Portable Variable-Message Signs (PVMS) & Truck Mounted Variable Message Signs

(TMVMS). Portable Variable-Message Signs shall be in accordance with §729-16 Portable Variable- Message Signs (PVMS). Truck Mounted Variable Message Signs (TMVMS) shall be in accordance with §729-22 Truck Mounted Variable Message Signs. When a TMVMS is used as an arrow board, it shall comply with 729-15 Arrow Panels.

619-2.11 Type III Construction Barricades. Type III construction barricades shall be fabricated in

accordance with §729-08 Type III Construction Barricades. All barricades used at night shall be equipped with warning lights in accordance with §729-18 Warning Lights.

619-2.12 Temporary Positive Barrier. Temporary positive barrier segments shall be precast concrete

units in accordance with the Standard Sheets or steel or concrete barrier meeting the approved Materials Details of the products on the Department’s Approved List. All temporary positive barrier supplied after January 1, 2015, shall be produced in accordance with the requirements of §704-05 Precast Concrete Barrier and shall have a legible permanent marking. Temporary positive barrier supplied prior to January 1, 2015, which was not produced in accordance with the requirements of §704-05 Precast Concrete Barrier, shall be material certified in accordance with specific Standard Sheets or Materials Details used for fabrication. Warning lights for temporary barrier shall be in accordance with §729-18 Warning Lights. Where warning lights are not required, temporary barrier segments shall be delineated using reflective panels covered with §730-05 Retro-Reflective Sign Sheeting NYSDOT Class A sheeting, approximately 3 x 6 inch, having a minimum area of 18 square inches. Where warning lights are required, barrier need not be delineated with panels. Reflective pavement marking material applied to the face of the barrier shall not, by itself, be considered acceptable delineation. Where transitions between Temporary Positive Barrier and box beam are required, the box beam shall be in accordance with the requirements of §710-21 Box Beam Guide Railing and Median Barrier. Where required, the Transition End Pieces shall be precast concrete units in accordance with the Standard Sheets and shall be produced in accordance with the requirements of §704-05 Precast Concrete Barrier with a legible permanent marking. Where transitions between Temporary Concrete Barrier and Corrugated Beam are required, the corrugated beam shall be in accordance with the requirements of §710-20 Corrugated Beam Guide Railing and Median Barrier

619-2.13 Temporary Glare Screen. Temporary glare screen shall be in accordance with §729-17

Temporary Glare Screens.

619-2.14 Temporary Impact Attenuator. Temporary impact attenuators shall be in accordance with

§729-10 Temporary Impact Attenuators - Redirective or §729-11 Temporary Impact Attenuators - Gating.

619-2.15 Temporary Sand Barrel Arrays. Temporary sand barrels shall meet the requirements of

§729-13 Temporary Sand Barrels. Sand fill shall meet the material requirements of §703-06 Cushion Sand or §733-15 Sand Backfill. Deicing material shall meet the requirements of §712-03 Sodium Chloride.

619-2.16 Vehicle Arresting Barrier (VAB). Vehicle arresting barriers shall meet the requirements of

§729-14 Vehicle Arresting Systems. Concrete used for bases shall be Performance Engineered Mixture

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619-2.17 Maintain or Modify Traffic Signal Equipment. All traffic signal hardware, including but not

limited to wire, cable, conduit, pull boxes, switch packs, modules and relays, detectors, signal heads, poles, and pedestrian push buttons used to maintain proper operation, shall meet the applicable requirements of §680 Traffic Signals. Materials which will be permanently incorporated into the work shall be in accordance with §680 Traffic Signals.

619-2.18 Temporary Traffic Signals. Equipment for temporary traffic signals shall meet the

requirements of Section §680 Traffic Signals, except that used equipment in good operating condition may be furnished, and for which material certifications are not required. All span wire, inductance-loop wire, shielded lead-in cable, traffic signal cable, and other wire used for temporary traffic signals shall be new material. Portable traffic signals shall be in accordance with §729-20 Portable Traffic Signals. All other equipment for temporary traffic signals shall meet the requirements of §680 Traffic Signals except for the following modifications:

619-2.19 Nighttime Operations. (None Specified)

619-2.20 Traffic Control Supervisor. (None Specified)

619-2.21 Temporary Structures and Approaches. When specific details and materials are shown in the

contract documents for temporary structures and approaches, substitutions or alterations may be permitted if approved by Deputy Chief Engineer (Structures) (DCES). When specific materials are not shown in the contract documents, the Contractor shall assume all liability and responsibility for certifying that all materials required to complete the work conform to the AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges or NYSDOT Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Design Specifications or NYSDOT Standard Specification, Construction and Materials, unless otherwise approved by the DCES. If the Contractor proposes to fabricate/construct the temporary structure with used materials, the Contractor shall include with his submittal for the temporary structure, documentation that all primary member material meets the physical properties required by the design. In the absence of record plans, or other valid material certification for the used materials, physical testing shall be performed. The type of physical testing and the results of the testing shall be documented and submitted with the design computations. Excluded from the documentation and testing of physical properties provision are proprietary structures.

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619-2.22 Pavement Patching.

619-2.22 A. Pavement Patching (Force Account). Asphalt mixture from an approved asphalt plant

shall be used. When asphalt mixture from an asphalt plant is not available (i.e., asphalt plants are closed), a bituminous cold-patch material shall be used.

619-2.22 B. Pavement Patching (Tonnage). Asphalt mixture from an approved asphalt plant shall be

used.

619-2.23 Mailboxes. Materials used shall meet the requirements of the U.S. Postal Service.

619-2.24 Portable Temporary Rumble Strips (PTRS). PTRS material shall consist of thermoset cast

urethane, engineered polymers, or rubber materials and shall be manufactured for use at temperatures from 0 to 180°F. PTRSs shall be able to withstand vehicles up to 80,000 pounds with minimal dislocation or lateral movement. PTRSs shall be less than one inch in height and consist of a single segment or multiple interlocking sections. Each PTRS shall be capable of being installed without adhesives or bolts. The face of PTRS shall have a non-slip textured surface. PTRS shall be black in color.

619-3 Construction Details

619-3.01 General. The Contractor shall designate a work zone traffic control competent person who has

the primary responsibility and sufficient authority for implementing the work zone traffic control plan and other safety and mobility aspects as necessary. The Contractor’s work zone traffic control competent person shall be appropriately experienced and adequately trained in traffic control operations by recognized training programs, including the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) “Traffic Control Supervisor”, the National Safety Council, unions, or construction industry associations, or by an individual instructor from such a program in accordance with the level of decisions that the individual will be required to make, reflecting current industry practices and Department requirements. The Contractor shall generally maintain a traveled way suitable for moving traffic, in accordance with the contract documents and ensure construction equipment, vehicles, and materials are safely stored beyond the clear zone or behind protective barrier during non-working hours so as not to constitute a hazard to vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians. Construction operations shall be conducted to ensure a minimum of delay to traffic. Stopping traffic for more than 5 minutes shall not be permitted unless specifically authorized in the contract documents or in writing by the Engineer. All operations shall be carried out in a manner that provides workers with safe access to the worksite and protects workers, pedestrians, and bicyclists from moving traffic. If the work zone affects the movement of pedestrians, pedestrian access and walkways shall be provided. If the work zone affects an accessible and detectable pedestrian facility, the accessibility and detectability shall be maintained along the alternate pedestrian route. The work zone traffic control competent person shall routinely inspect all work zone traffic control equipment and devices to make sure they are in a safe operating condition in accordance with §619-3.02N Contract Site Patrol. Unless otherwise noted, temporary items supplied in accordance with this section shall remain the property of the Contractor. Where pedestrians are not prohibited from the street or highway, pedestrian traffic shall be maintained to allow their safe passage as shown in the contract documents. Where sidewalks, walkways, or shoulders must be temporarily closed to facilitate construction operations, safe pedestrian passage shall be maintained on at least one side of the roadway at all times, unless other temporary pedestrian

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619-3.02 Basic Work Zone Traffic Control. The Contractor shall control traffic so that a person who

has no knowledge of conditions may safely and with a minimum of discomfort and inconvenience ride, drive, or walk, day or night, over all or any portion of the highway and/or structure under construction where traffic is to be maintained. The Contractor shall cease operations and restore the traveled way to safe operating condition during any specific periods listed in the contract documents, at such times as traffic renders conditions unsafe to continue work, and during periods of darkness (before sunrise or after sunset), fog, snow or rain, high winds, or other inclement weather that renders conditions unsafe to continue work, for either the traveling public or the workers. The Engineer will determine when traffic or weather conditions render work operations unsafe.

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 Where both BUMP and GROOVED PAVEMENT signs are warranted, the GROOVED PAVEMENT sign shall be installed 500 feet upstream of the BUMP sign in non-urban areas, and 300 feet upstream in urban areas. Where the posted speed limit is 45 mph or higher, the Contractor shallplace a portable variable message sign (PVMS) in advance of pavement that has been milled or grooved and is open to traffic, warning motorcycle riders to use caution. The PVMS will be paid for separately. For expressways where the posted speed limit is 45 mph or higher, the Contractor shall not leave milled or grooved pavement for more than 7 calendar days before placement of the next pavement course. The Contractor shall keep the traveled way, sidewalks, and walkways free of construction materials and foreign objects that fall from vehicles or equipment. Materials spilled by, dropped from, or tracked by traffic or by any vehicle used in the Contractor’s operations along or across any public traveled way shall be removed immediately. The Contractor shall keep all surface drainage facilities operative at all times. Positive drainage shall be provided at all times, even during grading operations and periods of accumulated plowed snow, to adequately drain the traveled way and the remainder of the right-of-way areas. Maintaining positive drainage shall include cleaning of drainage grates on roadway pavements. Cleaning of drainage structures and drainage pipes of material not deposited due to the Contractor’s operations will be paid for separately. Repair of drainage structures will be paid for separately. Dust control measures shall be applied to control dust resulting from traffic on unpaved surfaces and from Contractor operations on or adjacent to the roadway. Dust control shall be adequate to prevent dust which hinders driver visibility, or which creates a nuisance condition for property owners and residents adjacent to the contract. Dusty conditions resulting from the Contractor’s operations may be corrected by the use of calcium chloride and/or water. If used, water shall be distributed uniformly using a suitable spray head or spray bar. TABLE 619-1 REQUIRED TREATMENT FOR TRANSVERSE BUMPS Height of Bump (in) Anticipated Exposure Time (Calendar Days) Posted Speed ≤ 45 mph Posted Speed > 45 mph 1 to 6 ≤ 7 6:1 10:1 > 7 15:1 30:1

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 barricades with warning lights shall be used whenever an entire roadway or ramp is closed to traffic Where pedestrian facilities exist, or where pedestrian traffic is reasonably anticipated, the Contractor shall maintain pedestrian access on at least one side of the highway or street at all times, in accordance with the contract documents and the MUTCD. Where an existing pedestrian facility is disrupted, closed, or relocated, the temporary facility shall include accessibility features consistent with the features in the existing pedestrian facility. Pedestrian access may be provided using existing pedestrian facilities, temporary sidewalks or walkways, or alternate paths. Where a sidewalk is closed, it shall be marked with a Type III construction barricade and a SIDEWALK CLOSED (R9-9) sign. Advance warning signs and directional guidance shall be provided to direct pedestrians to alternate paths and crosswalks and to alert motorists. Where bus service is maintained, the Contractor shall provide suitable areas or locations for the loading and unloading of passengers. Potentially hazardous areas adjacent to sidewalks, walkways, or other areas used by pedestrians shall be protected to prevent pedestrian intrusion in accordance with §107-05F. Restricted Areas. Open sidewalks and walkways shall be maintained and kept smooth and free from holes, obstructions, and tripping hazards. Surfaces shall consist of pavement, firmly compacted granular material, or other surfaces noted in the contract documents or approved by the Engineer. The width of the temporary facility shall match that of the existing facility where practicable. When it is not possible to meet the minimum width of 5 ft. for the entire length of the facility, a 5 ft. by 5 ft. passing space should be provided every 200 ft. Construction materials, vehicles, equipment, debris, temporary sign supports, or other materials shall not be placed or stored on open sidewalks or walkways unless expressly shown in the contract documents or approved by the Engineer. Where bicycles are not prohibited from the highway, adequate accommodations for bicyclists shall be maintained in the travel lanes, on the shoulder, or on alternate paths or facilities.

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 sheet 619-011. The §619 Standard Sheets illustrate the minimum quantity and positioning of Barrier Vehicles required. When located in the taper of a lane closure and another arrow panel is not present, arrow panels on barrier vehicles shall be operated in the appropriate flashing arrow mode. For all other applications, arrow panels shall display the four-corner flashing caution mode.

011-04 Roll Ahead Distance for Protective Vehicles as shown on Standard Sheet 619-011.

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 based on Table 011-04 Roll Ahead Distance for Protective Vehicles as shown on Standard Sheet 619-011. When mobile or short duration work operations occupy a long distance of a travel lane not closed to traffic by barrier or channelizing devices, such that traffic may reenter the lane between work operations, the Contractor shall provide additional shadow vehicles for any gaps in the operation of ≥ 500 ft .

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 roadway types. A Protective Vehicle Heavy (PVH) shall be used on roadways with a posted speed limit ≥ 45 mph.

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 vehicular, bicycle or pedestrian traffic. No signs or supports shall be stored on the traveled way, shoulders, or sidewalks during non-working hours. Portable temporary sign supports stored within the clear zone shall be laid flat such that no part of the support is more than 4 inches above the ground. No portable temporary sign supports shall be leaned against or overhang the traffic side of traffic barrier. All mounting heights are measured from the bottom of the lower sign panel to the nearest edge of pavement or to the ground directly below the sign, whichever results in a higher mounting. Rigid sign panels shall have a minimum mounting height of 5 feet, or a minimum mounting height of 7 feet, where pedestrians or parked vehicles are present. For signs incorporating an auxiliary panel below the primary panel, the minimum mounting heights shall be 4 feet and 6 feet, respectively. For pedestrian, regulatory, and guide signs the minimum mounting height shall be 4 feet. Flexible panel and lightweight rigid panel signs shall be mounted at the same height as rigid panel signs, except they may be mounted, when approved by the Engineer, as low as 1 foot when all the following conditions are met:

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 multiple work zones, the state law sign shall be installed at the aforementioned distances upstream of the ROAD WORK NEXT XX MILES (G20-1) sign or at the contract limits and need not be installed prior to each activity area. If any of the individual activity areas have a reduced regulatory speed limit, the FINES DOUBLED FOR SPEEDING IN WORK ZONES (NYR9-12) shall be used.

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 flashing warning lights may be eliminated at intermediate locations such as driveway entrances or intersections. Cones may be used in work zones where workers are not exposed to traffic, where the cones are placed to protect the work, and the placement does not create a hazard for traffic. In this application, cones are not considered channelizing devices. Channelizing device application is summarized in Table 619-2A Channelizing Device Application for Short-Term Stationary Work Zones and Table 619-2B Channelizing Device Application for Intermediate-Term and Long-Term Stationary Work Zones. Where permitted, the Contractor may opt to substitute interim tubular markers or Type III construction barricades for other channelizing devices at no additional cost to the State.

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 channelizing devices shall not exceed 200 feet. If barrier is within 4 feet of the nearest travel lane, barrier delineation at a spacing not exceed 20 feet may be provided in place of channelizing devices.

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 TABLE 619-2A CHANNELIZING DEVICE APPLICATION FOR SHORT-TERM STATIONARY WORK ZONES Maximum Device Spacing (center to center) MUTCD compliant Channelizing Device Work Zone Provisions Drums Standard Cones Tall Cones Extra Tall Cones Temporary Tubular Markers Interim Tubular Markers Vertical Panels Oversized Vertical Panels Type III Barricades Short-Term Stationary Work Zones involve daytime work that occupies a location for more than one hour and up to a single daylight period Shoulder/Merging/Shifting Tapers < 40 mph 20 ft. X X X X X X ≥ 40 mph 40 ft. X X X X X X One-Lane Taper for Alternating Two-Way Traffic 20 ft. X X X X X X Longitudinal Lane or Shoulder Closure w/Workers 40 ft. X X X X X X Longitudinal Lane or Shoulder Closure w/No Workers 80 ft. X X X X X X Freeway / Expressway Gores 20 ft. X X X X X X O Marking for Transverse Bumps 1 N/A X2 X2 X2 Transverse Device within Closed Traffic Lane and/or 800 ft X X X X X X O Roadway edge exposed with no Edgeline or Permanent Delineators ft. X X X X X O Roadway Intersection or Commercial Driveway Radii 6 ft. X X X X X Residential Driveway Radii 6 ft X X X X X Removal of existing guide rail Shoulder width ≥ 4 ft. 80 ft. X X X X X X O Shoulder width < 4 ft. 40 ft. Pavement Drop offs > 2 in. and < 24 in. See Table 619-3 Drop off ≥ 24 in. within 10 ft. of active travel way; Posted speed ≤ 45 mph; Drop off Length ≤ 100 ft.; Not to last longer than 1 work shift 20 ft. X X X Closed Roads N/A X Closed Sidewalks N/A X NOTES: X = Allowed Blank = Not Allowed O = Optional at Contractor's expense 1 - A Type 1 Object Marker may be used in lieu of channelizing device 2 - Channelizing devices shall be equipped with a flashing warning light

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 TABLE 619-2B CHANNELIZING DEVICE APPLICATION FOR INTERMEDIATE-TERM AND LONG-TERM STATIONARY WORK ZONES Maximum Device Spacing (center to center) MUTCD compliant Channelizing Device Work Zone Provisions Drums Standard Cones Tall Cones Extra Tall Cones Temporary Tubular Markers Interim Tubular Markers Vertical Panels Oversized Vertical Panels Type III Barricades Intermediate-term and Long-Term Stationary Work Zones involve work that occupies a location for more than 1 daylight period or nighttime work that occupies a location for more than 1 hour Shoulder/Merging/Shifting Tapers <40 mph 20 ft. X X ≥ 40 mph 40 ft. X X One-Lane Taper for Alternating Two-Way Traffic 20 ft. X X Longitudinal Lane or Shoulder Closure w/Workers 40 ft. X X X X Longitudinal Lane or Shoulder Closure w/No Workers 80 ft. X X X X Freeway / Expressway Gores 20 ft. X X X X O Marking for Transverse Bumps 1 N/A X2 X2 X2 Transverse Device within Closed Traffic Lane and/or 800 X X X X X O Roadway edge exposed with no Edgeline or Permanent Delineators ft. X X X X X O Roadway Intersection or Commercial Driveway Radii 6 ft. X X Residential Driveway Radii 6 ft. X X Removal of existing guide rail shoulder width ≥ 4 80 ft. X X X X X X O shoulder width < 4 40 ft. Pavement Drop offs > 2 in. and < 24 in. See Table 619-3 Drop off ≥ 24 in. within 10 ft. of active travel way; Posted speed ≤45 mph; Drop off Length ≤ 100 ft.; Not to last longer than 1 work shift 20 ft. X X X Two-Lane Two-Way Operations on expressways and freeways at along curves 20 ft. X X O along tangents 40 ft. Two-Lane Two-Way Operations on expressways and freeways between Crossovers 40 ft. X X X X X X Closed Roads N/A X Closed Sidewalks N/A X NOTES: X = Allowed Blank = Not Allowed O = Optional at Contractor's expense 1 - A Type 1 Object Marker may be used in lieu of channelizing device. 2 - Channelizing devices shall be equipped with a flashing warning light.

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 6 - 24 in. Yes 40 40 N/A N/A Shoulder Drop-off No 40 40 N/A N/A No Shoulder DROP-OFF OUTSIDE OF SHOULDER EDGE Shoulder width ≤ 4 ft. 2 – 6 in. Yes 100 100 N/A N/A Shoulder Drop-off No 100 100 N/A N/A No Shoulder 6 - 24 in. Yes 40 40 N/A N/A Shoulder Drop-off No 40 40 N/A N/A No Shoulder Shoulder width > 4 ft. 2 – 6 in. Yes 200 200 100 100 Shoulder Drop-off No 100 100 40 40 No Shoulder 6 - 24 in. Yes 100 100 40 40 Shoulder Drop-off No 40 40 N/A N/A No Shoulder

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 equipped with an emergency air horn to alert workers of errant vehicles or other dangerous situations. Where flaggers are not within sight of each other, each flagger shall be equipped with a communication device, such as portable phone or two-way radio. The communication device shall only be used to communicate with other flaggers, other workers, or supervisor(s) regarding the flagging operations. Where the distance between flaggers is more than ½ mile or where shown in the contract documents, the Contractor shall use pilot cars to lead lines of vehicles through the work zone. The standard signaling device for flagging operations, where one or more flaggers are controlling a single stream of traffic or two alternating streams of traffic in opposite directions, shall be STOP/SLOW signal paddles. Red signal flags may be used where display of the STOP and SLOW faces in opposite directions may be inappropriate or misleading.

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 A minimum of 7 calendar days prior to initial deployment of the AFAD system, the Contractor shall submit a traffic control plan to the Engineer, for review and approval, detailing AFAD operation including a list of competent flaggers trained to operate the AFAD. AFADs shall be used only on two-lane two-way or single lane one-way roadways. AFADs shall not be used where there are intersections and/or commercial driveways or where construction operations within the controlled highway segment frequently disrupt traffic flow. Appropriate flagger apparel and equipment shall be maintained near each AFAD to facilitate flagging in the event of a malfunction or operational need due to frequent disruptions of traffic flow. The Contractor shall immediately provide traffic control with flaggers if a AFAD malfunctions; fails to properly or adequately control traffic; creates congestion, queues or gridlock which cannot be remedied by timely on-site adjustments to the signal operation; or is otherwise inadequate. A competent flagger, who has been trained on the operation of the AFAD, shall operate and not leave the AFAD(s) unattended at any time. The flagger shall have an unobstructed view of the AFAD(s) and approaching traffic in both directions at all times. The distance between AFADs shall not exceed ½ mile. Work zones utilizing AFADs shall comply with Standard Sheet619-309. Red/Yellow lens AFAD shall have a STOP HERE ON RED (R10-6) sign installed on the right- hand shoulder at least 8 ft in advance of the AFAD where vehicles are expected to stop. A portable traffic signal may be used, at the Contractor’s option, as an AFAD. A Signal Ahead symbol (W3-3) sign shall replace the BE PREPARED TO STOP sign. An 18 inch wide removable stop line with a STOP HERE ON RED (R10-6) sign shall be installed at intended stopping point. The Engineer may waive the requirement for a stop line if the roadway is unpaved or it is otherwise impractical to install a stop line and the STOP HERE ON RED sign is in place. When the work no longer necessitates use of the AFAD or portable traffic signal, the units shall be removed or turned off and moved out of view from the traveled way. Specified AFAD’s may be replaced with human flaggers for a time period of no longer than 24 hours.

619-3.03 Basic Work Zone Traffic Control (Daily Operations). The Contractor shall control traffic in

accordance with §619-3.02 Basic Work Zone Traffic Control paragraphs A. Surface Condition; C. Maintain Public Access; D. Maintain Existing Roadside Signs; F. Construction Vehicles; G. Barrier/Shadow Vehicles; H. Construction Signs; I. Arrow Panels; J. Channelizing Devices; L. Flagging;

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 obstructions including traffic control devices, construction equipment, and materials at the end of each work shift.

619-3.04 Temporary Business Signs. The Contractor shall provide temporary business signs (NYI8-4)

mounted on temporary sign supports to identify business entrances in accordance with the contract documents. Entrances shall be identified by only a single sign. Temporary business signs shall be mounted at a minimum height of 7 feet, and at a location that will guide traffic seeking access to the business, but where they will not interfere with traffic flow or other traffic control devices.

619-3.05 Covering or Removal of Pavement Markings. The Contractor shall remove or cover existing

permanent pavement markings, interim pavement markings and temporary pavement markings, as indicated in the contract documents or directed by the Engineer, to accommodate traffic pattern changes by covering the markings with preformed removable pavement marking masking tape, or by removing the markings. Masking tape shall be placed in blocks to prevent the underlying shape of pavement marking symbols or letters from being confused with existing markings.

619-3.06 Temporary Pavement Markings. The Contractor shall install and maintain temporary

pavement markings in accordance with the contract documents, using patterns and colors shown in the MUTCD to establish temporary traffic pattern(s) during construction on any pavement, including milled or grooved surface, resurfaced, new pavement, or other paved surface without pavement markings, for a maximum of 30 calendar days. Within 30 calendar days after placement, the Contractor shall either (1) install the succeeding pavement course or (2) install the remaining temporary pavement markings including edge lines, stop bars, and simple crosswalks, with no hatching. Pavements which will be open to traffic shall be properly

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 marked before being opened, before nightfall, or before the end of the work day, whichever is soonest, except areas that are open during the work shift and delineated with channelizing devices or flaggers. Traffic paint need not be removed before placing a subsequent course. Removable pavement tape, removable wet-night reflective tape, temporary overlay markers and removable raised pavement markers shall be removed before placing a subsequent course at no additional cost to the State. Temporary pavement marking stripes shall be a minimum of 4 inches in width. Temporary pavement markings shall be applied to a clean, dry pavement in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Hatch lines and symbols will not be required as temporary pavement markings unless required by the contract documents. Traffic paint pavement markings shall be applied at a minimum wet film thickness of 20 mil, immediately followed by an application of glass beads, at a rate of 6 lb/gal of paint. Where specified, removable raised pavement markers shall be used to supplement line pavement markings. The raised markers shall not be a substitute for line pavement markings, letters, or symbols. Removable raised pavement markers spaced every 5 feet may be used to supplement line pavement markings. Two removable raised pavement markers spaced at each end of the 2 foot marking may be used to supplement a 2 foot broken line pavement marking. If unanticipated weather or other conditions prevent the application of temporary pavement markings, the Contractor shall apply 2 foot removable pavement tape markings or temporary overlay markers at 40 foot spaces at no additional cost to the State, for a maximum of 3 days until such time as temporary pavement markings may be applied, or the next pavement course is installed.

619-3.07 Interim Pavement Markings. Work shall consist of furnishing, applying, and maintaining

interim pavement markings as shown in the contract documents or as directed by the Engineer. The work for removable tape, removable wet-night reflective tape, temporary overlay markers and removable raised

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 pavement markers shall include removal. Interim pavement markings are intended for use in diversions, temporary pavement realignments and crossovers, lane shifts and closures, and other traffic patterns associated with construction activities. Interim pavement markings are intended for use for a given phase or season, for a maximum of 1 year.

619-3.08 Temporary Rumble Strips. The Contractor shall install temporary rumble strips in three sets

of 6-strip patterns with 10 foot between individual strips. The type of strip installed will be at the Contractor’s option, except that sawcut or milled-in strips shall not be installed on new top course surfaces or existing surfaces that will not be paved over. Where there is no usable shoulder, or the shoulder is less than 3 feet wide, the rumble strips should be ended 3 feet short of the edge of usable pavement. On curbed roadways, rumble strips should end a minimum of 3 feet from the curb in order not to interfere with drainage. Rumble strips shall typically be placed in advance of each of the last three long-term advance warning signs such that drivers are alerted in time to see and read the signs. Rumble strips will typically be installed for a minimum of one week.

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619-3.09 Interim Tubular Markers. The Contractor shall install interim tubular markers in accordance

with the contract documents. The Contractor shall attach interim tubular markers to the pavement in a manner that prevents them from being moved or dislodged by traffic. Interim tubular markers shall be installed on pavement that has been cleaned to remove pavement markings, oil, dirt, or other debris or substances that may interfere with a proper bond. Attachment to the pavement shall be by mechanical fastener or by adhesive, in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Bonding agents shall be of sufficient amount or size to ensure proper bonding of the base to the pavement. Interim tubular markers removed or damaged by the Contractor’s operations or by traffic shall be replaced immediately, so that positive separation is maintained between opposing lanes of traffic at all times. Damaged reflective sheeting on interim tubular markers shall be replaced before nightfall as necessary to maintain adequate visibility of the markers. In cases where only isolated individual markers

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 are lost or damaged, and adequate visibility is maintained by the remaining markers, replacement will not be required until more than 3 consecutive markers, or 25 percent of all markers within ½ mile have been damaged or lost. The replacement of markers damaged or lost by traffic, where the Contractor has demonstrated reasonable effort to collect the costs from the person(s) responsible for damage will be considered extra work.

619-3.10 Portable Variable Message Signs (PVMS) and Truck Mounted Variable Message Signs

(TMVMS). The Contractor shall provide, operate, and maintain PVMS & TMVMS as indicated in the contract documents until the progress of work no longer requires their use. The Contractor shall relocate or reorient PVMS with a pay unit of each, if necessary, up to 4 times per year as conditions dictate, at no additional cost to the State. The Contractor shall provide, operate, and maintain PVMS with a pay unit of weeks at the general locations and duration stated in the contract documents and in accordance with the Special Note Requirements for Portable Variable Message Signs (PVMS). There shall be no extra payment due for each relocation or reorientation of TMVMS. On the PVMS & TMVMS, the message to be displayed shall be as required by the contract documents and may change on a daily basis or more frequently as conditions dictate. NYSDOT’s Variable Message Sign Guidelines shall be reviewed to ensure compliance with Chapter 5 - Messages. If the contract requires a NTCIP compliant PVMS, the Contractor shall provide the Engineer with the model, manufacture date and manufacturer of the NTCIP compliant PVMS the Contractor plans to use from the Approved List. After delivery to the work site, the Contractor shall allow the Regional Transportation Management Center (TMC) to conduct operations and communications tests on one or more samples supplied by the Contractor. The testing will determine if the proposed PVMS meets the TMC’s operational requirements by demonstrating remote communications to and from the TMC using NTCIP compliant operating software. TMVMS do not require NTCIP compliant communications. The message to be displayed shall be as required by the contract documents or as directed by the Engineer. PVMS specified with cellular communications shall be equipped with control software compatible with the current computer operating system used in the Engineer’s Field Office. PVMS with Cellular Communications Option shall have cellular telephone service provided by the Contractor. The Contractor shall supply the Engineer with two copies of operating instructions for the PVMS and the control software. The Contractor shall supply the Engineer with a copy of control software a minimum of 14 calendar days prior to installation of the first unit. Electronic copies of software instructions are acceptable. PVMS shall be placed so that the base of the message panel is at least 7 feet above the adjacent pavement surface and aligned to provide optimum viewing by approaching motorists. The Contractor shall supply the Engineer with an accurate log of the text of all messages and times messages were displayed monthly, not later than the 15th of the following month. The log of messages may be either a listing in a manual register or printouts from the control software. The Contractor shall inform the Engineer of PVMS and TMVMS locations and update as they are relocated and removed. The PVMS shall be protected from unauthorized use. All cabinet doors shall be secured and/or padlocked, and default manufacturer’s passwords shall be changed. Additional security measures shall be implemented as needed.

619-3.11 Type III Construction Barricades. Type III construction barricades shall be installed at all

locations where a highway, bridge, ramp, or other segment of the roadway is closed to traffic. Type III construction barricades shall be maintained upright, in proper alignment and orientation. If ballast is used to maintain alignment and position of the barricade, it shall consist of dry sand contained in a closed waterproof bag and shall be placed at ground level. Barricade rails shall be oriented such that the stripes slope downward toward the side on which traffic is to pass. If traffic may pass to either side, adjacent barricades shall be arranged such that the stripes slope downward toward each side starting at the center. Where no passage is intended or permitted, the stripes shall slope downward toward the center of the barricade or barricades.

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 At night, each Type III construction barricade used to close a roadway, a segment of a roadway or a sidewalk shall be equipped with one flashing warning light.

619-3.12 Temporary Positive Barrier. Temporary Positive Barriers are categorized by their standard

MASH TL-3 (pickup truck) deflection and their deflection reduction measures (pinning and or box-beam- stiffening). The barriers that satisfy a given deflection category are shown on the Department’s Approved List for Temporary Positive Barriers. The system chosen and the segment length used must be capable of meeting the curvatures indicated in the Plans. The Engineer will inspect temporary barrier segments upon delivery. Any barrier segment having damage and/or defects in the segment and/or joint connections will be rejected if the performance of the barrier may be affected. Temporary positive barrier segments shall be fastened together to form a continuous string. When joined together, the barrier segments shall form a smooth and continuous barrier. Any segments damaged or misaligned shall be corrected or replaced. The connections shall conform to the approved details for the particular barrier. Tapered end sections shall not be used in traversable medians, gores, or other areas where impacts on a tapered end section could allow vehicles to penetrate opposing or adjacent lanes of traffic. Where the posted speed limit is 45 mph or higher, a temporary impact attenuator or temporary sand barrel array shall be provided on approach ends of temporary positive barrier when the offset from the edge of the traveled way to end of the barrier is less than 12 feet and will be paid for separately. Where space is available, approach ends of the barrier string shall be flared away from the traveled way at the taper rate shown in Table 619-4 Flare Rates for Positive Barrier and terminated in a tapered end section, embedded in a slope, or otherwise protected against impact by errant vehicles. The Contractor shall install temporary barrier where indicated, and of the deflection Category indicated in the contract documents. Where pinning is indicated for the given barrier, the pinning shall be in conformance with the pinning requirements indicated in the Approved List. Where pins extend above the top surface of the barrier anchor recess, they shall be covered with plastic or rubber. TABLE 619-4 FLARE RATES FOR TEMPORARY POSITIVE BARRIER POSTED PRECONSTRUCTION SPEED LIMIT (mph) 30 40 50 55 65 TEMPORARY POSITIVE BARRIER 8:1 11:1 14:1 16:1 20:1 BOX BEAM OR HEAVY POST CORRUGATED BEAM 7:1 9:1 11:1 12:1 15:1 TABLE 619-5 GUIDE RAIL AND NYSDOT TEMPORARY CONCRETE BARRIER STANDARD** DEFLECTION DISTANCES BARRIER TYPE POST SPACING (ft) DEFLECTION DISTANCE (ft) CABLE GUIDE RAIL 16 11.0* 12 9.5* 8 8.0* 4 7.0* CORRUGATED W-BEAM (WEAK POST) GUIDE RAIL 12.5 8.0 6.25 6.0 4.16 5.0 CORRUGATED W-BEAM (HEAVY POST BLOCKED OUT) 6.25 4.0 3.12 2.0 BOX BEAM GUIDE RAIL 6.0 5.0 3.0 4.0 CORRUGATED W-BEAM 12.5 7.0

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 (WEAK POST) MEDIAN BARRIER 6.25 5.0 CORRUGATED W-BEAM (HEAVY POST) MEDIAN BARRIER 6.25 2.0 BOX BEAM MEDIAN BARRIER 6.0 3.0 NYSDOT TEMPORARY CONCRETE BARRIER Unpinned 3.25** Box-Beam-Stiffened 2.2** Pinned 0.8** * Note: NCHRP 350 Standard Deflection caused by a 4,400-lb test vehicle traveling 62 mph impacting the barrier at a 25° angle **Note: Standard Deflections are those assumed to occur with a Standard TL-3 Impact. MASH Standard Impact is produced by a 5,000-lb test pickup traveling 62 mph impacting the barrier at a 25° angle. The temporary concrete barrier stiffened with box beam shall be installed at least 50 feet prior to, be continuous through, and extend at least 50 feet beyond the area requiring limited deflection, wherever practicable. Where space limits extending the string of barrier stiffened with box beam, one segment at either end of the string shall be pinned with 4 pins on the construction, or non-traffic, side. At any transition between pinned and unpinned portions of a temporary positive barrier run, to provide a gradual change in fixity, one piece of barrier shall be partially pinned using 2 pins on the construction side of the barrier. The partially pinned piece shall be included in the measurement of pinned barrier. Pins shall have the following minimum embedment lengths: • Bridge Decks and Cement Concrete Pavement 5 in. • Flexible Pavement 18 in. • Unpaved Areas 30 in. After removal of the barrier, pin holes created in the surface shall be filled, unless that area will be further disturbed. Holes in flexible pavement shall be filled with warm or cold mix top course asphalt material rodded in 3” lifts. Holes in portland cement concrete pavement or structural decks shall be filled with material meeting the requirements of §701-05 Concrete Grout Material or §721-03 Epoxy Polysulfide Grout. Holes in unpaved area shall be filled with sand backfill.

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 All warning lights shall be kept clean, properly aligned, and in operating condition. Batteries shall be replaced as necessary. Where channelizing devices with Type A flashing warning lights are not provided immediately preceding a run of barrier to be marked with warning lights, the first warning light on that run of barrier shall be a Type A warning light.

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 Standard Sheets or shall provide an overlap of corrugated beam extending upstream past four segments of the downstream end of the Temporary Concrete Barrier. When corrugated beam is required to be bolted to the Temporary Concrete Barrier, or the Contractor elects to do so, the necessary positions for the bolts shall be located on the Temporary Concrete Barrier and drilled in the field. The terminal rail pieces or W-Beam End Pieces thus bolted shall be removed and become the Contractor’s property when the Temporary Concrete Barrier is removed. After removal of the Temporary Concrete Barrier, any rail and posts removed to facilitate placement of the Temporary Concrete Barrier transition shall be promptly replaced with new posts and new or acceptable reset corrugated beam guide rail

619-3.13 Temporary Glare Screen. Temporary glare screen shall meet the material requirements of §729-

17 and be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions or as otherwise specified by the Engineer. All components of the glare screen shall be maintained in a safe and funct ional condition. Damaged components shall be promptly repaired or replaced. If blades are utilized, the blades shall be spaced and angled to provide approximately a 22° headlight cutoff angle. If steel fabric is utilized, the fabric must be taut and the vertical posts shall be evenly spaced unless otherwise specified. The screen shall not overhang the face of the barrier and shall not cover delineation or lights. The screen shall be kept plumb and properly positioned on the barrier, with reflectorization securely affixed to the screen. The screen shall be reflectorized at a uniform maximum spacing of 40 feet, unless the radius is less than 500 feet in which case the uniform maximum spacing is 20 feet. If barrier delineation is blocked, the screen shall be reflectorized on both sides with a 3-inch wide by 6 -inch high (minimum) piece of retro - reflective sheeting. Retro-reflective sheeting shall follow requirements of §730 -05 Retro-Reflective Sign Sheeting - NYSDOT Class A and be firmly bonded to the screens using only adhesives. Yellow reflective sheeting shall be used facing traffic which is to pass to the right of the glare screen. White reflective sheeting shall be used facing traffic which is to pass to the left of the glare screen. The method used to clean the reflectorization shall not damage screen components, reflectorization, or barrier and shall not be hazardous to traffic. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of the temporary glare screen upon completion of the contract or when it is no longer required. Upon removal of the temporary glare screen, there shall be no protrusions remaining on the top face of the barrier. Whe re temporary glare screen is mounted on top of permanent concrete barriers and subsequently removed, bolt holes or other damage to the barrier shall be repaired by the Contractor at no additional cost to the State.

619-3.14 Temporary Impact Attenuator. The Contractor shall install temporary impact attenuators in

accordance with the contract documents, the manufacturer’s instructions, and materials details. The Contractor shall provide the Engineer a copy of the manufacturer’s materials details and installation instructions a minimum of 7 calendar days prior to use, to allow verification of the attenuator supplied and proper installation. The selection of the manufacturer and model of temporary impact attenuator shall be at the Contractor’s option, provided the attenuator supplied is of the type indicated, gating or redirective; shields the hazard; and fits in the location without encroachment into travel lanes or required offsets. The Contractor shall maintain temporary impact attenuators for continuous operation. If an attenuator is out of operation, the Contractor shall immediately mark the hazard with drums, vertical panels and or extra tall cones until repairs are made or a new attenuator is installed. The Contractor shall promptly begin repairs to damaged attenuators, and shall complete repairs to a damaged attenuator or mitigate the hazard within 1 work day. Attenuators damaged beyond repair shall be replaced within 3 work days. When temporary impact attenuators are removed or moved to another location, the Contractor shall restore the location to match the surrounding area.

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619-3.15 Temporary Sand Barrel Arrays. The Contractor shall install sand barrel arrays in accordance

with the patterns shown on the Standard Sheet or a NCHRP 350 approved pattern and fill the barrels with sand to provide the desired module weight, plus or minus 5 percent. Units that will be in use between November 1 and March 31 shall have sodium chloride, as dry rock salt, equal to 3% - 5% by weight of the sand, thoroughly mixed into the sand to prevent freezing. The sand shall be placed in the modules loose, not in bags or sacks. If the contract documents indicate that the site necessitates securing of the modules, the work shall be performed as recommended by the manufacturer. The Contractor shall maintain sand barrel arrays for continuous 24 hour operation. If an array is out of operation, the Contractor shall immediately mark the hazard with drums, vertical panels and or extra tall cones until repairs are made or new module(s) are installed. The Contractor shall promptly begin repairs to damaged arrays, and shall complete repairs to a damaged array or mitigate the hazard within one work day.

619-3.16 Vehicle Arresting Barrier (VAB). Vehicle arresting barriers (VAB) shall be installed in

accordance with the contract documents and the manufacturer's instructions and materials details. The Contractor shall provide the Engineer a copy of the manufacturer’s materials details and installation instructions a minimum of 5 work days prior to use, to allow verification of the barrier supplied and proper installation. The deceleration area behind the VAB shall be kept clear of workers, vehicles, or stored materials. The Contractor shall provide for periodic surveillance of each VAB by workers or by electronic device. The Contractor shall maintain vehicle arresting barrier for continuous operation. If a barrier is out of operation, the entire barrier shall be restored within 4 hours after the incident, or prior to the next shift the barrier will be used. No work may be progressed in an unprotected area, and the hazard shall be eliminated or minimized, until restorations have been completed. The VAB, except anchorages, shall be dismantled and removed prior to reopening the road to traffic. After the last day of use, if directed by the Engineer, temporary anchorages shall be removed, and disturbed areas shall be restored to match the surrounding area.

619-3.17 Maintain or Modify Traffic Signal Equipment. Traffic signals shall be maintained in proper

operation, including the maintenance of all features of the traffic signal operation in effect and operating at the time any work begins on the contract. Traffic-actuated phases shall remain actuated, and signals operating within signal systems shall remain coordinated with the remainder of the system unless otherwise approved by the Engineer. Except for emergencies, no changes in the signal operation or timing shall be made without prior approval by the Engineer. If emergency conditions dictate a change in the operation, the Engineer shall be notified by the start of the next work day. Unless otherwise approved by the Engineer, an altered signal operation must be returned to the original signal operation within 24 hours. The Contractor shall maintain in operation all equipment including signal heads, supports, cable, wiring, span-wire-mounted signing, controllers, master controllers, detector systems, conflict and current monitors, relays, switch packs, and all other accessory and necessary equipment. Maintenance shall also include the repair and replacement of existing detector loops, paid for separately. The Contractor shall have capable traffic signal repair personnel on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and shall provide to the Engineer a single telephone number for contacting them. If for any reason a signal is not functioning properly, the Contractor shall commence work on the signal within 2 hours of notification. If directed by the Engineer, the Contractor shall notify the appropriate police agency for traffic control operations. If the police agency cannot or will not provide traffic control, the Contractor shall provide flaggers at locations specified by the Engineer within the 2-hour time period. The Contractor shall continue the flagger services until the signal is in proper operation. A flagger warning (W20-7 or W20-7a) sign shall be used on all approaches to an intersection controlled by flaggers. If the malfunction is in the equipment supplied by the State, due to an area wide power outage, or due to a localized power outage beyond the Contractor’s control, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer and, if directed by the Engineer, provide flaggers until the malfunction is corrected or State personnel take

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619-3.18 Temporary Traffic Signals. The Contractor shall install temporary traffic signals in

accordance with the contract documents and the MUTCD. The Contractor shall maintain traffic signal systems, including traffic detectors, in proper operation until approved removal, and be responsible for its continuous 24-hour operation except for reasonable shutdown during relocation and transfer operations. Substitution of temporary traffic signals for flaggers shall be at no additional cost to the State. If for any reason a signal does not function as required, the Contractor shall commence repair work on this signal within 2 hours after notification of a malfunction. In the event flashing operation occurs, all signal faces shall show flashing red indications. Flashing operation of a signal is considered a malfunction. The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of flaggers to control traffic at each malfunctioning traffic signal, in accordance with '619-3.02L. Flagging and Traffic Control until the signal is restored to proper operation. If the malfunction is due to an area wide power outage or due to a localized power outage beyond the Contractor’s control, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer and, if directed by the Engineer, provide flaggers until the malfunction is corrected or State personnel take over. Flagging operations in excess of 4 hours for the first maintenance call shall be paid for as extra work.

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619-3.19 Nighttime Operations. Work occurring after sunset and before sunrise will be considered

nighttime operations. A nighttime operations meeting shall be held prior to the start of any nighttime operations. For static and moving operations, the Contractor shall implement a lighting plan and provide illumination throughout the work areas. For moving operations, the Contractor shall mount lighting to construction equipment that consists of balloon lights, or equivalent lighting that illuminates the work area with low glare for oncoming traffic and enhances visibility of the equipment from all directions. The Contractor should maintain traffic in a single lane during nighttime moving operations on freeways. All workers involved in nighttime operations shall wear protective helmets and nighttime apparel in accordance with §107-05A. High Visibility Apparel at all times. All signs, Stop/Slow paddles, and red flags used to warn/alert/control traffic shall be retroreflective. Flaggers shall use a flashlight with red glow cone/ red LED baton for flagging in non-illuminated flagger stations during nighttime operations. Where the Contractor implements a mobile lighting plan, PPE shall meet ANSI Class 3. The Contractor shall equip workers on foot with a personal active safety system which enhances the visibility of the worker from all directions, such as a powered hardhat light ring or an illuminated safety vest. ANSI Class E gaiters or pants are required to meet ANSI Class 3 if ANSI Class 2 vests are used. The Contractor shall provide the Department with the same personal active safety systems and ANSI Class 3 garments for Department inspectors and pertinent field office staff. When workers on foot are passing between illuminated work areas, the Contractor shall provide personal headlamps or flashlights producing a minimum of 5 foot-candles at the ground to navigate their path if hardhat light rings do not provide this function and illumination. Vehicles operating on the pavement of a closed roadway or travel lane shall display rotating amber beacons or flashing LED beacons at all times. Vehicles using headlights, except for rollers and vehicles retrieving channelizing devices, shall travel facing in the same direction as adjacent traffic in order to avoid glare and confusion to drivers. The Contractor shall meet the following additional requirements for work zone traffic control during nighttime operations.

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 paving, milling, and finishing machines to provide the required level of illumination for the specified distance in front of and behind the machine. Primary lighting for nighttime moving operations should consist of balloon lighting, or equivalent low glare lighting visible from all directions. Additional lighting of an appropriate type shall be required, where obstructions exist, to perform the work safely and adequately. Luminaires shall be aimed and adjusted to provide uniform illumination with a maximum uniformity ratio of 5:1. The hopper, auger, and screed areas of pavers and the operator’s controls on all machines shall be uniformly illuminated. The Contractor shall equip the following equipment in conjunction with nighttime moving operations with balloon lights, or equivalent low glare lighting visible from all directions, to sufficiently illuminate the work area, enhance visibility of the equipment from all directions, and to carry out the work safely and accurately: all rollers, pavers, milling machines, material transfer vehicles, crack and seat equipment, and other miscellaneous equipment utilized for the moving operation that could be a hazard if not illuminated. There shall be a minimum of one balloon light mounted to each piece of equipment. Pavers and large milling machines should be equipped with a minimum of two balloon lights. Mechanical sweepers shall have forward-facing lights and tack trucks shall have rearward- facing lights, consisting of balloon lights, or equivalent low glare lighting visible from all directions, supplemented with flood lights as required. Balloon lighting, or equivalent, equipment shall be sufficiently ballasted and durable to withstand the anticipated weather conditions and vibrations from the host equipment.

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619-3.20 Traffic Control Supervisor. When indicated in the contract documents, the Contractor shall

provide a dedicated traffic control supervisor having adequate training, experience, and authority to implement and maintain all traffic control operations. The traffic control supervisor shall not be assigned other duties that interfere with performance as a traffic control supervisor. The traffic control supervisor shall be adequately trained in traffic control operations by recognized training programs, including the American Traffic Safety Services Association “Traffic Control Supervisor”, the National Safety Council, unions, or construction industry associations, or by an individual instructor from such a program. Traffic control supervisors not competent to the satisfaction of the Engineer shall be replaced immediately. During setup and removal of lane closures and other traffic control setups, the traffic control supervisor shall be assisted by additional workers as necessary. The traffic control supervisor shall patrol the contract area to ensure that conditions on the site are adequate for public safety and convenience at all times, to monitor worker safety from intrusions into the work area, and to ensure that the work adheres to the provisions for work zone traffic control. The traffic control supervisor shall ensure signs, channelizing devices, barricades, barrier, impact attenuators and other traffic control devices are adjusted and maintained as necessary. The Contractor shall provide workers to install, maintain, adjust, and remove traffic control devices as required by the work operations.

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619-3.21 Temporary Structures and Approaches.

The Contractor shall design, construct, maintain, relocate, and remove temporary structures and their approaches at the location(s) shown in and in accordance with the contract documents. The Contractor shall install temporary structures and their approaches, including any required earth support structures and any necessary appurtenances, in a manner and sequence that interference with and inconvenience to the traveling public and abutting properties is kept to a minimum. The Contractor shall be responsible for the workmanship, upkeep, and safety of all temporary structures and approaches. When specific details are not included in the contract documents, or when the Contractor receives approval to deviate from the contract documents, the Contractor shall design all elements of the temporary structure and approaches including the railing system, on the structure and its approaches. The design of temporary structures and their approaches shall be in conformance with the NYSDOT Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Design Specifications, the only design live load shall be HL-93, in addition to any anticipated construction or pedestrian loading. Alternatively, the design shall be in conformance with the NYSDOT Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, the minimum design live load shall be AASHTO HS 20. All structures and approaches that are expected to be in service for more than 5 years, shall be designed as a permanent structure in accordance with the NYSDOT Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Design Specifications. The bridge rail shall be designed for loads commensurate with those specified for TL-2 unless a higher level is shown in the project plans. The Contractor shall also be responsible for designing, furnishing, and installing the transition from bridge rail to highway rail for the temporary structure. All design computations and associated working drawings shall bear the stamp and signature of a Professional Engineer and shall be submitted to the Engineer who will forward to the DCES for review. Design for non-highway temporary bridges shall be in accordance with AASHTO specifications for the design codes, loading, railing/barrier, ADA requirements and vertical clearance it is intended to serve or as specified in the project plans. All fabrication and construction of a temporary structure shall conform to the AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, Division II or the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Construction Specifications, except as modified herein. Fabrication shall be performed by a fabricator that is certified by AISC for the type of work being performed. For fracture-critical member (FCM) work, the fabricator shall also have an FCM endorsement through AISC. The Contractor shall notify the DCES of the fabrication schedule at least 21 calendar days prior to commencement of any non-pre-engineered proprietary shop fabrication. All welding required for the fabrication of temporary steel structures shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of the NYS Steel Construction Manual. The Contractor is responsible for furnishing and installing any stone fill slope protection in accordance with Section 620 used to guard against erosion and/or scour of the end slopes and all temporary substructures. The type of the fill slope protection shall be as shown in the contract plans and paid under Item 619.05nn. If the bridge connects sidewalk at each end of the bridge, payment for all approach sidewalk and earthwork necessary to connect the temporary structure with the existing sidewalk system shall be as shown in the contract plans and paid under Item 619.05nn.

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619-3.22 Pavement Patching. The Contractor shall furnish and install materials suitable to provide

temporary pavement patch ing on paved surfaces where vehicular, bicycle or pedestrian traffic is to be maintained, including the traveled way, shoulders, sidewalks, and other paved surfaces damaged by traffic or environmental factors and not by the Contractor’s operations. During periods of active work on the contract, the Contractor shall complete patch ing on a daily basis , as needed . The Contractor shall install pavement patching at locations identified by the Engineer within 24 hours of notification. The Contractor shall perform pavement patch ing to provide a relatively smooth, uniform driving surface suitable for safe travel at the posted speed limit. Pavement patching shall be placed to repair surface irregularities including, but not limited to, holes, depressions, cracks, and uneven joints. Areas to be patched shall be adequately cleaned and tack -coated and patching material shall be thoroughly compacted with a tamper or roller to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

619-3.23 Mailboxes. In the event the original mounting post has been lost, damaged, is unusable, or is

not consistent with U.S. Postal Service requirements, the Contractor shall furnish and install a new mounting post and/or mailbox with mounting post at the designated location and at the proper height in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Postal Service. The replacement mailbox shall be of a similar or larger size than the original. Where the mailbox will be placed over a guide rail and/or other

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619-4 Method of Measurement

619-4.01 General. (None Specified.)

619-4.02 Basic Work Zone Traffic Control . The work under basic work zone traffic control will be

measured for payment on a lump sum basis.

619-4.03 Basic Work Zone Traffic Control (Daily Operations). The work under basic work zone traffic

control (daily operations) will be measured for payment on a lump sum basis.

619-4.04 Temporary Business Signs. The quantity to be measured for payment will be in square feet to

the nearest 0.1 square feet of business signs installed.

619-4.05 Covering or Removal of Pavement Markings . The quantity to be measured for payment will

be in feet to the nearest whole foot along the centerline of the pavement stripes covered or removed. No measurement will be made for the gaps between broken and dotted line segments. If preformed tape is used to cover an existing line, payment will be based on the width of the line covered. Measurement for covering or removal of striping with a width greater than 4 inches will be made by the following method: Width of Striping (in) x Number of Feet 4 (in) Letters and symbols will be measured by each unit covered or removed. A unit will consist of one letter or one symbol except that a double-headed arrow will be measured as two units and triple headed arrow will be measured as three units. Example: "SCHOOL" would be measured as six units. Each R in a railroad crossing marking will be measured as a single unit, but the "X" will be measured by the number of feet of 4 inch stripe.

619-4.06 Temporary Pavement Markings. The quantity to be measured for payment will be in feet to the

nearest whole foot along the centerline of the pavement stripes installed, and will be based on a 4 inch wide stripe. No measurement will be made for the length of skips in the dashed line. Measurement for installation of striping with a width greater than 4 inches will be made by the following method: Width of Striping (in) x Number of Feet 4 (in)

619-4.07 Interim Pavement Markings . The quantity to be measured for payment will be in feet to the

nearest whole foot along the centerline of the pavement stripes installed, and will be based on a 4 inch wide stripe. No measurement will be made for the length of skips in the dashed line. Measurement for installation of striping with a width greater than 4 inches will be made by the following method: Width of Striping (in) x Number of Feet 4 (in) Letters and symbols will be measured by each unit installed. A unit will consist of one letter or one symbol except that a double-headed arrow will be measured as two units and triple headed arrow will be measured as three units. Example: “SCHOOL” would be measured as six units. Each R in a railroad crossing marking will be measured as a single unit, but the “X” will be measured by the number of feet of 4 inch stripe.

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619-4.08 Temporary Rumble Strips. The quantity to be measured for payment will be in feet to the nearest

whole foot of individual temporary rumble strip installed, measured transverse to the direction of traffic flow.

619-4.09 Interim Tubular Markers . The quantity to be measured for payment will be the number of

interim tubular markers installed.

619-4.10 Portable Variable -Message Signs (PVMS) and Truck Mounted Variable Message Signs

(TMVMS). The quantity of PVMS or TMVMS with a pay unit of each to be measured for payment will be the number of signs provided. The quantity of PVMS or TMVMS with a pay unit of weeks to be measured for payment will be in weeks to the nearest whole week.

619-4.11 Type III Construction Barricades. The quantity to be measured for payment will be the number

of barricade units installed.

619-4.12 Temporary Positive Barrier. . The quantity to be measured for payment of temporary positive

barrier will be in feet to the nearest foot along the centerline of temporary positive barrier installed. The quantity to be measured for payment of Box Beam to Flared Temporary Concrete Barrier Transition will be the number of such transitions installed. The quantity to be measured for payment of Box Beam to Unflared Temporary Concrete Barrier Transition will be the number of such transitions installed. The quantity to be measured for payment of Temporary Concrete Barrier Face to Box Beam Transition will be the number of such transitions installed. The quantity to be measured for payment of Temporary Concrete Barrier Back to Box Beam Transition will be the number of such transitions installed. The quantity to be measured for payment of Corrugated Beam to Flared Temporary Concrete Barrier Transition will be the number of such transitions installed. The quantity to be measured for payment of Temporary Concrete Barrier Face to Corrugated Beam Transition will be the number of such transitions installed. The quantity to be measured for payment of Temporary Concrete Barrier Back to Corrugated Beam Transition will be the number of such transitions installed.

619-4.13 Temporary Glare Screen. The quantity to be measured for payment will be in feet to the nearest

whole foot along the length of the temporary glare screen installed.

619-4.14 Temporary Impact Attenuator. The quantity to be measured for payment will be the number of

temporary impact attenuators installed.

619-4.15 Temporary Sand Barrel Arrays. The quantity to be measured for payment will be the number

of individual sand barrel modules installed.

619-4.16 Vehicle Arresting Barrier . The quantity to be measured for payment will be the number of

barriers installed.

619-4.17 Maintain or Modify Traffic Signal Equipment . The quantity of signalized intersections

maintained to be measured for payment will be in months to the nearest 1/4 month. The quantity of traffic signal equipment modified to be measured for payment will be on an each location basis.

619-4.18 Temporary Traffic Signals . The work under temporary traffic signals will be measured for

payment on an each location basis. A location shall be defined as a work zone site that can operate from

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619-4.19 Nighttime Operations. The work under nighttime operations will be measured for payment on a

lump sum basis.

619-4.20 Traffic Control Supervisor . The work under traffic control supervisor will be measured for

payment on a monthly basis to the nearest 1/4 month.

619-4.21 Temporary Structures and Approaches. The work performed under temporary structures and

approaches will be measured for payment on a lump sum basis.

619-4.22 Pavement Patching.

619-4.22 A. Pavement Patching (Force Account). The work under Pavement Patching (Force

Account) will be measured for payment on a Dollars-Cents basis.

619-4.22 B. Pavement Patching (Tonnage). The work under Pavement Patching (Tonnage) will be

measured for payment in tons of asphalt placed. No quality units are associated with this item.

619-4.23 Mailboxes. The quantity to be measured for payment will be the number of mailboxes

installed in accordance with the contract documents or as directed by the Engineer. Mailboxes installed for the Contractor’s convenience or due to damage during the contract period will not be compensated for.

619-4.24 Portable Temporary Rumble Strips (PTRS). PTRS arrays will be measured by Device -Day.

When measured by Device -Day the quantity will be the number of devices (PTRS arrays) used each calendar day which are satisfactorily furnished, installed, maintained, and operated at each work zone location. If PTRS arrays are utilized at more than one work zone location on the same day, the total number of PTRS array-days measured for payment will be the total number of PTRS arrays setup on that day. For the purpose of this specification, one Device-Day is defined as one PTRS array, set up and in use in a calendar day exceeding one hour. Two Device -Days is one PTRS array over two days or two PTRS arrays used on one day. A PTRS array relocated within the same work zone on the same day or same shift will count as one PTRS array.

619-4.25 Automated Flagger Assistance Devices (AFAD). The quantity measured for payment will be

the number of AFAD’s used each day which are satisfactorily furnished, installed, maintained, and operated at each work zone location. If AFAD’s are operated at more than one work zone location on the same day, the total number of AFAD-days measured for payment will be the total number of AFAD setup on that day, however no additional payment will be made for AFAD’s relocated within the same work zone on the same day. Work shifts spanning over two consecutive calendar days will be considered to occur on the “same day”. For the purpose of this specification, one AFAD-Day is defined as two AFAD’s, set up and in use for a portion of a day exceeding one hour.

619-5 Basis of Payment

619-5.01 General. The price bid shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete

the work. No payment will be made for damage caused by vehicle accidents, vandalism, or any other similar causes.

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619-5.02 Basic Work Zone Traffic Control. The lump sum price bid for basic work zone traffic control

shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the work. Construction signs; arrow panels; warning lights on signs, barricades, and channelizing devices; the cost of temp orarily terminating guide rail, median barrier, or bridge rail during non -work hours; work required to maintain drainage facilities during construction operations; and dust control shall be included in the lump sum p rice bid for basic work zone traffic control. Removal of debris from drainage features that was present at the time of contract award shall be paid for separately. Progress payments will be made at 10 percent of the lump sum price when the initial construction sign installation is complete, as determined by the Engineer, and an additional 10 percent of the lump sum price bid when 10 percent of the contract work, excl uding basic work zone traffic control, contingency items, and mobilization, has been completed. The remaining 80 percent will be paid in subsequent contract payments, in proportion to the amount of other contract work completed, less any non-payment for deficient work zone traffic control. If the contract completion date is extended, no additional payment will be made for basic work zone traffic control.

619-5.03 Basic Work Zone Traffic Control (Daily Operations). The lump sum price bid for basic work

zone traffic control (daily operations) shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the work. Construction signs; arrow panels; warning lights on signs, barricades, and channelizing devices; and the cost of temporarily terminating guide rail, median barrier, or bridge rail during non -work hours; shall be included in the lump sum price bid for basic work zone traffic control (daily operations).

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619-5.04 Business Signs. The unit price bid for temporary business signs shall include the cost of labor,

materials, and equipment necessary to complete the work, including sign supports.

619-5.05 Covering or Removal of Pavement Markings. The unit price bid for the covering or removal

of pavement markings shall include the cost of all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the work, including the costs of any repairs or replacement of damaged pavement or existing pavement markings resulting from pavement marking removal operations.

619-5.06 Temporary Pavement Markings. The unit price bid for temporary pavement markings shall

include the cost of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the work. Payment shall be provided each time temporary pavement markings are first applied on a pavement course in accordance with the contract requirements. No additional payment shall be provided for the installation of construction signs, temporary delineators, and channelizing devices necessitated by the Contractor’s failure to place temporary pavement markings before the pavement is opened to traffic, or for temporary roadside pavement channelization, until edge lines are placed. No additional payment shall be provided for markings required because the Contractor failed to place the next pavement course or the final pavement markings within 30 calendar days.

619-5.07 Interim Pavement Markings. The unit price bid for interim pavement markings shall include

the cost of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the work. The work to remove traffic paint or epoxy paint will be paid for separately.

619-5.08 Temporary Rumble Strips. The unit price bid for temporary rumble strips shall include the cost

of all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the work. Payment will include the cost of pavement cleaning, asphalt concrete, and other materials used to form or fill in the rumble strips and tack coat. On multiyear contracts where it is desired to have rumble strips in place for more than one construction season, the rumble strips will be paid for separately each year they are installed.

619-5.09 Interim Tubular Markers. The unit price bid for interim tubular markers shall include the cost

of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the work, including removal and the cost of replacing damaged markers. Interim tubular markers that are in satisf actory condition may be relocated. When interim tubular markers are relocated, payment will be made for another interim tubular marker.

619-5.10 Portable Variable-Message Signs (PVMS) and Truck Mounted Variable Message Signs

(TMVMS). The unit price bid for PVMS or TMVMS shall include the cost of all labor, materials, testing and equipment necessary to complete the work, including cellular telephone service initial start-up and monthly charges for the cellular communications option. The TMVMS does not require cellular communications service. Progress payments for PVMS or TMVMS with a pay unit of each will be made for 90 percent of the unit price bid when each unit has been satisfactorily installed and is operational at the first location. The remaining 10 percent will be paid upon removal.

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619-5.11 Type III Construction Barricades. The unit price bid for Type III construction barricades shall

include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the work, including lighting when required. When barricades are relocated or the diagonal stripes are changed to allow traffic to pass on the other side of the barricade, additional payment will be made for another barricade. Movements of the barricade from one side of the roadway to the other side, movements within 100 feet of the initial location, or daily replacement to approximately the same location, not requiring any change in the diagonal stripes, will not be considered as relocation, and will not be paid for as additional barricades. No payment will be made for Type III construction barricades used at the option of the Contractor in lieu of channelizing devices.

619-5.12 Temporary Positive Barrier. The unit price bid for temporary positive barrier shall include all

labor, materials, and equipment necessary to satisfactorily complete the work, including any required connection devices, end treatments, end section pinning, temporary delineation and repair of pavement after removal of temporary positive barrier. Temporary impact attenuators, if required, will be paid for separately. When temporary positive barriers are relocated, except movements necessary to maintain, realign, or replace damaged units and daily relocation of segments to allow access to the work area which are restored at the end of the work shift, additional payment for the relocation will be made for additional length of temporary concrete barrier. The unit price bid for temporary positive barrier – Category X shall include the cost of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to satisfactorily complete the work, including pinning. The unit price bid for warning lights on temporary positive barrier with shall include the cost of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and electrical power necessary to complete the work. Should a barrier that is equipped with warning lights be moved to a new location where temporary concrete barrier with warning lights is required, payment will be made for additional warning lights on temporary positive barrier. The unit price bid for Box Beam to Flared Temporary Concrete Barrier Transition shall include the cost of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to satisfactorily complete the work, including removal and replacement or resetting of existing rail; placement and removal of the temporary berm; seeding of the disturbed area; and replacement of rail with holes in its face. No separate payment will be made for box beam used to provide an overlap. The unit price bid for Box Beam to Unflared Temporary Concrete Barrier Transition shall include the cost of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to satisfactorily complete the work, including removal and replacement or resetting of existing rail: furnishing of Transition End Pieces, rub rail heavy posts and blockouts; and replacement of rail with holes in its face. The unit price bid for Temporary Concrete Barrier Face to Box Beam Transition shall include the cost of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to satisfactorily complete the work, including removal and replacement or resetting of existing rail and furnishing of box beam tapered end piece. The unit price bid for Temporary Concrete Barrier Back to Box Beam Transition shall include the cost of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the work, including removal and replacement or resetting of existing rail and replacement of rail with holes in its face. No separate payment will be made for box beam used to provide an overlap. The unit price bid for Corrugated Beam to Flared Temporary Concrete Barrier Transition shall include the cost of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to satisfactorily complete the work, including removal and replacement or resetting of existing rail; placement and removal of the temporary berm; seeding of the disturbed area; and furnishing and removal of terminal rail section. No separate payment will be made for corrugated beam used to provide an overlap. The unit price bid for Temporary Concrete Barrier Face to Corrugated Beam Transition shall include the cost of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to satisfactorily complete the work, including removal and replacement or resetting of existing rail and furnishing and removal of W beam end piece.

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 The unit price bid for Temporary Concrete Barrier Back to Corrugated Beam Transition shall include the cost of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the work, including removal and replacement or resetting of existing rail and furnishing and removal of terminal rail section. No separate payment will be made for corrugated beam used to provide an overlap. Progress payments will be made at the unit price bid for 90 percent of the quantity, after placement and demonstration of satisfactory operation. The remaining 10 percent will be paid upon removal. No payment will be made for temporary concrete barrier installed at the Contractor’s option, required solely due to a delay caused by the Contractor’s operations, or installed to protect pavement edge drop-offs, unless required in the contract documents.

619-5.13 Temporary Glare Screen. The unit price bid for temporary glare screen shall include all labor,

materials, and equipment necessary to complete the work. When glare screens are relocated, except movements necessary to maintain, realign, or replace damaged units and daily relocati on of temporary positive barrier segments with glare screen attached to allow access to the work area which are restored at the end of the work shift, additional payment will be made for the length of glare screen relocated. No payment will be made for repair or replacement of damaged components.

619-5.14 Temporary Impact Attenuator. The unit price bid shall include the cost of all labor, materials,

and equipment necessary to complete the work, including the connection to temporary or existing barrier, the back-up system, the pad, if indicated, and any excavation or backfill. When atte nuators are relocated, payment will be made for a new temporary impact attenuator, except minor movements within a site, such as movements to maintain, realign, or adjust an attenuator. No payment will be made to repai r, restore or replace an attenuator damaged by public traffic or by the Contractor’s operations. Progress payments will be made based on the unit price bid as follows: 90 percent when the attenuator is adequately installed and operational; the remaining 10 percent will be paid upon removal.

619-5.15 Temporary Sand Barrel Arrays. The unit price bid for temporary sand barrel arrays shall

include the cost of all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete the work, including the cost of the sand fill and salt additive. Replacement of individual modules damaged by public tra ffic will be paid for at the unit price bid for each temporary sand barrel. Relocation of barrels to a new location will be paid for as a new installation. Progress payments will be made based on the unit price bid as follows: 90 percent when the barrels are adequately installed and operational; the remaining 10 percent will be paid upon removal.

619-5.16 Vehicle Arresting Barrier. The unit price bid for vehicle arresting barrier shall include the cost

of all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the work. No payment will be made to repair, restore, or replace an attenuator damaged by public traffic or by the Contractor’s operations.

619-5.17 Maintain or Modify Traffic Signal Equipment. The unit price bid for maintaining traffic signal

equipment shall include the cost of all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform the work, with the exception of inductance loop replacement, if necessary, which will be paid for separately. Th e cost of the electric power shall be the responsibility of the original maintaining agency. No payment will be made during any period for which the Contractor has been granted an extension of time with engineering charges. The unit price bid for modifying traffic signal equipment per location shall include the cost of all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform the work.

619-5.18 Temporary Traffic Signals. The unit price bid for temporary traffic signals per location shall

include the cost of all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the work, including the cost of electric power necessary to operate the signal until its removal is approved or directed by the Engineer. A location may be an intersection, a work zone with two or more signal faces interconnected and operating

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 together, or other limits as defined in the contract documents. Portable or temporary traffic signals used at the Contractor’s option in lieu of flaggers shall be included in the lump sum price bid for basic work zone traffic control. Progress payments will be made at 50 percent of the unit price bid for each location after installation and demonstration of satisfactory operation. The remaining 50 percent will be paid in progress payments per week of temporary traffic signal provided. The amount of such weekly payment will be determined by dividing 50 percent of the unit price bid by the number of weeks the temporary traffic signal is to remain in operation, as shown on the approved progress schedule.

619-5.19 Nighttime Operations. The lump sum price bid for portable lighting shall include all labor,

materials, and equipment necessary to complete the work, including the cost to adapt equipment and provide power to light sources. Progress payments will be made based on the lump sum price bid as follows: 20 percent when the Nighttime Operations and Lighting Plan has been accepted and satisfactory lighting of nighttime operations has begun; the remaining 80 percent will be paid in pr ogress payments per week of nighttime operations completed. The amount of such weekly payment will be determined by dividing 80 percent of the lump sum amount bid by the number of weeks of nighttime operations in the approved Nighttime Operations and Lighting Plan.

619-5.20 Traffic Control Supervisor . The unit price bid for traffic control supervisor shall include the

cost of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, training, and direct supervision necessary to provide and support the activities of a traffic control supervisor.

619-5.21 Temporary Structures and Approaches. The lump sum price bid for temporary structures and

approaches shall include the cost of all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the work including design preparation, submittals, and inspection of the structure. Progress payments will be made at the unit price bid for 90 percent of the quantity after the temporary structures and approaches are complete and operable. The remaining 10 percent will be paid upon removal.

619-5.22 Pavement Patching.

619-5.22 A. Pavement Patching (Force Account). Payment shall include the cost of furnishing all

labor, materials, and equipment necessary to patch pavement, including mobilization of work crews and work zone traffic control. Payment will be based on force account records submitted to the Engineer, in accordance with §109-05 Extra Work and Time Related Compensation.

619-5.22 B. Pavement Patching (Tonnage). The unit price bid shall include the cost of furnishing

all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to patch pavement. No additional payment for mobilization or work zone traffic control will be paid under this item, even if no other work, at the time of the patching, is being performed on the contract.

619-5.23 Mailboxes. The unit price bid for mailboxes shall include all labor, materials, and equipment

necessary to complete the work. Only one payment for each mailbox will be made regardless of the number of times it is moved or replaced and shall be made when the mailbox has been placed in its final location. Where multiple mailboxes are installed on a single post, payment will be based upon the number of individual mailboxes so installed.

619-5.24 Portable Temporary Rumble Strips (PTRS). The price bid shall include the cost of furnishing

all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to satisfactorily complete the work. Pavement cleaning, if necessary, shall be included.

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619-5.25 Automated Flagger Assistance Devices (AFAD). The unit price bid shall include the cost of all

labor, materials, and equipment necessary to satisfactorily complete the work. The cost of advance warning signs shall be included in the unit bid price for Item 619.01 – Basic Work Zone Traffic Control. Payment will be made under: Item No. Item Pay Unit 619.01 Basic Work Zone Traffic Control Lump Sum 619.0101 Basic Work Zone Traffic Control (Daily Operations) Lump Sum 619.04 Type III Construction Barricades Each 619.05nn Temporary Structures and Approaches Lump Sum 619.0701 Temporary Business Signs Square Feet 619.0801xx Remove Pavement Marking Stripes Feet 619.0802xx Remove Pavement Marking Letters or Symbols Each xx = Material 01 = Traffic Paint, 02 = Epoxy Paint, 06 = Permanent Pavement Tape 619.0803 Cover Existing Pavement Marking Stripes (Removable Tape) Feet 619.0804 Cover Existing Pavement Marking Letters or Symbols (Removable Tape) Each 619.09xx Temporary Pavement Markings, Stripes Feet xx = Material 01= Traffic Paint, 03= Removable Tape, 04= Removable Wet Reflective Tape 619.1001xx Interim Pavement Markings, Stripes Feet 619.1002xx Interim Pavement Markings, Symbols Each 619.1003xx Interim Pavement Markings, Letters Each xx = Material 01= Traffic Paint, 02= Epoxy Paint, 03= Removable Tape, 04= Removable Wet Reflective Tape, 05= Traffic Paint Supplemented with Raised Markers 619.1105XY Portable Variable Message Sign (PVMS) Standard size – Full Matrix (LED) Each 619.1106XY Portable Variable Message Sign (PVMS) Standard size – Full Matrix (LED) Week 619.1107XY Portable Variable Message Sign (PVMS) Large size - Full Matrix (LED) Each 619.1108XY Portable Variable Message Sign (PVMS) Large size - Full Matrix (LED) Week 619.1109XY Portable Variable Message Sign (PVMS) Small size - Full Matrix (LED) Each 619.1110XY Portable Variable Message Sign (PVMS) Small size - Full Matrix (LED) Week 619.1111XY Portable Variable Message Sign (PVMS) Standard size – Line or character matrix (LED) Each 619.1112XY Portable Variable Message Sign (PVMS) Standard size – Line or character matrix (LED) Week XY = Options X= Equipment Options Y= Cellular Communication Options

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 1 = No optional equipment specified 1 = No Cellular Communications required 2= Radar 2 = Cellular Communications 3= CCTV Camera 3 = Cellular Communication with NTCIP compliance 4= Radar & CCTV Camera 619.1113 Truck Mounted Variable Message Signs (TMVMS) Each 619.1114 Truck Mounted Variable Message Signs (TMVMS) Week 619.12 Temporary Glare Screen Feet 619.13XXnn Temporary Traffic Signals Each Location XX= Type 01 – Temporary Timber Pole System 02 – Portable Traffic Signal System 619.14 Automated Flagger Assistance Device (AFAD) DVDY 619.1611 Maintain Traffic Signal Equipment (Requirement A) Intersection Month 619.1612 Maintain Traffic Signal Equipment (Requirement B) Intersection Month 619.1613 Maintain Traffic Signal Equipment (Requirement C) Intersection Month 619.1614nn Modify Existing Traffic Signal Equipment (Temporary) Each Location 619.1711 Temporary Positive Barrier – Category 1 (Pinning Prohibited) Feet 619.1712 Temporary Positive Barrier – Category 2 (Pinning Permitted) Feet 619.1713 Temporary Positive Barrier – Category 3 (Pinning Prohibited) Feet 619.1714 Temporary Positive Barrier – Category 4 (Pinning Permitted) Feet 619.1715 Temporary Positive Barrier – Category 5 (Pinning Prohibited) Feet 619.1716 Temporary Positive Barrier – Category 6 (Pinning Required) Feet 619.1717 Temporary Positive Barrier – Category 7 (Pinning and Box-Beam-Stiffening Required) Feet 619.1719 Warning Lights on Temporary Positive Barriers Each 619.1720 Box Beam to Flared Temporary Concrete Barrier Transition Each 619.1721 Box Beam to Unflared Temporary Concrete Barrier Transition Each 619.1722 Temporary Concrete Barrier Face to Box Beam Transition Each 619.1723 Temporary Concrete Barrier Back to Box Beam Transition Each 619.1724 Corrugated Beam to Flared Temporary Concrete Barrier Transition Each 619.1725 Temporary Concrete Barrier Face to Corrugated Beam Transition Each 619.1726 Temporary Concrete Barrier Back to Corrugated Beam Transition Each 619.1802 Temporary Impact Attenuator - Redirective (Test Level 2) Each 619.1803 Temporary Impact Attenuator - Redirective (Test Level 3) Each 619.1812 Temporary Impact Attenuator - Gating (Test Level 2) Each 619.1813 Temporary Impact Attenuator - Gating (Test Level 3) Each 619.20 Interim Tubular Markers Each 619.21 Temporary Sand Barrel Module Each 619.22 Temporary Rumble Strips Feet 619.2202 Portable Temporary Rumble Strips DVDY 619.23 Vehicle Arresting Barrier Each 619.24 Nighttime Operations (Entire Project) Lump Sum 619.24nn Nighttime Operations Lump Sum 619.25 Traffic Control Supervisor Month 619.2601 Pavement Patching (Force Acount) Dollars-Cents 619.2602 Pavement Patching (Tonnage) Tons 619.27 Mailboxes Each NOTE: nn denotes a serialized pay item.

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