• Install according to Publication 213, Part 4 of the MUTCD , and as indicated. Remove all items required to provide a temporary signal system as indicated.
• Own, operate, maintain, and repair all temporary traffic control signals, as indicated. Replace temporary traffic signals that cannot be repaired.
• All temporary signal equipment must be within public right of way. If guy wires cannot be located on public right of way, written permission from property owners is required.
• Initial flashing period is required for previously unsignalized locations, if temporary construction field conditions and situations allow, and as approved by a representative of the District Traffic Unit. Flash signals for a period of 3 days to 7 days before full operation. If approved, the duration of flashing operation may be 3 days to 5 days provided that it includes a minimum of 2 weekdays before beginning the normal stop- and-go mode of operation. Make initial turn- on to flashing mode in the presence of the Representative. Notify the District Traffic Unit, a minimum of 7 calendar days before the initial turn-on to flashing operations.
• Turn on signals to full operation of stop and go traffic between the hours of 9 AM and 2 PM, Tuesday through Thursday, except holidays, or the day before or after a holiday. Under special circumstances involving safety of motoring public, the Representativ e may grant exceptions to this rule. Make turn- on to full operations in the presence of the Representative. Notify the District Traffic Unit, a minimum of 7 calendar days before the initial turn- on to full operations, and each new construction phase.
• Perform all necessary timing adjustments. Timing adjustments and/or other approved plan modifications are incidental to th e temporary traffic control signal work .
ͦ Submit any Contractor proposed signal timing changes to the Representative for approval before implementation. ͦ Make timing adjustments as approved and directed and update the Plans accordingly. ͦ Implement timing changes within 2 calendar days of Department notification.
• As field conditions allow and as approved by a representative of the District Traffic Unit, complete all required temporary traffic control features before the temporary traffic signal is turned on. This work includes but is not limited to pavement markings , signing and barrier .
• Emergency response for temporary signals .
ͦ Provide the Department and the local or state police providing enforc ement with the name and telephone number of an emergency contact person who is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ͦ Provide immediate response to emergency calls from any representative of the Department, local police, state police, or municipality. ͦ The emergency contact person mu