SECTION 945 — REMOVAL OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT 900-131 — REMOVAL OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT
945.01 Description.
This work includes removing and either disposal of or salvaging of existing traffic signal equipment. Traffic signal equipment to be removed may include traffic signal wire and cable; mast arm, span, and pedestal poles with or without foundations; traffic signal cabinets with or without foundations; traffic detectors and pedestrian pushbuttons; controllers, relays, and associated equipment housed inside traffic signal cabinets; and traffic signal heads.
945.02 Materials.
Not applicable.
945.03 Construction Methods.
General. Where traffic signal equipment will be removed from an intersection that will remain open to traffic and will be controlled by a new or improved traffic signal, minimize the amount of time that a traffic signal is not operational and actively controlling traffic at the intersection. Ensure that the schedule provides for the new or improved traffic signal to be operational before the end of the same working day when the existing traffic signal is turned off. Use an appropriate number of law enforcement officers and other temporary traffic control devices, as approved by the Engineer, to safely control traffic at the intersections when the traffic signal is not operational. When a gap or opening remains on an existing -to-remain pole after the removal of traffic signal equipment, cover the openings using a knockout seal or other appropriate material to provide a secure closure of the opening with the approval of the Engineer. Perform this work at no additional cost to the Department. Provide a plan callout to remove and dispose of the foundation for a traffic signal pole or cabinet, which will require the removal of the foundation, including all reinforcement, ground rods, and conduit/wiring within to a minimum depth of 24 in. below the finished grade surrounding the foundation, with the remaining portion of the foundation to remain buried in place. Backfill t he resulting excavated areas with suitable material, compacted and finished so that the patched areas will match the existing conditions. Removal and Salvaging of Traffic Signal Equipment. Tag all pieces of equipment to be salvaged with each tag identifying the Contract number, the intersection or location from which the equipment was removed, the date that the equipment was removed, and a description of the name and/or type/function of the equipment. Call the contact person to coordinate the delivery of the salvaged equipment . Do not schedule delivery before confirming an acceptable date/time with the contact person. Deliver all salvaged traffic signal equipment to the address noted on the CS pages. Obtain a written receipt(s) for all equipment that has been received at the delivery address , and submit these to the Engineer to allow for processing of payment(s).
Part 900 — Incidental Construction and Services August 2025
900-132 SECTION 945 — REMOVAL OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT
945.04 Method of Measurement.
Remove and Dispose Traffic Signal Equipment and Remove and Salvage Traffic Signal Equipment will be measured by each traffic signal system removed and disposed of. The removal of existing handholes, manholes, conduit, and risers associated with a traffic signal will be paid for under the appropriate pay item.
945.05 Basis of Payment.
The Department will pay for the completed and accepted quantities as follows: Pay Item Pay Unit Remove and Dispose Traffic Signal Equipment EA Remove and Salvage Traffic Signal Equipment EA The prices constitute full compensation for all labor, materials, and equipment, including all incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted.
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