Look for such signs as broken delineators, skid marks, and tire marks on temporary railing, which indicate a potential need for improvement. If they dont, the Standard Special Provisions govern. Contact the district traffic manager for assistance with either of these tasks. When severe congestion is forecast because of capacity reductions, include plans for using the media to notify the public, Construction Zone Enhanced Enforcement Program (COZEEP) services, alternate route development, metering by upstream ramp closures, changeable message signs, radar feedback speed signs, highway advisory radios, and monitoring the end of the traffic queue. Verify that the contractor uses the LCS Mobile website to status closures in a timely manner. When necessary, ask the contractor to adjust placement or message content of signs based on changing project or traffic conditions. Before work begins, carefully review the plans, specifications, closure charts, and sheets T9 through T17 of the Standard Plans. Closure Type All Full Only Closure Status to include: In Progress Completed Canceled No Status Time Period All Day (5 AM - 4 PM) Night (4 PM - 5 AM) Long Term Only (24 Hours+) When Status changed: Facility Carpool Mainline Connector On Ramp Off Ramp Other The design and construction at the contractors expense, when the contractors means and methods require the closure of an existing pedestrian route. The contract item for the traffic control system includes payment for portable signs, cones, delineators, and flashing arrow signs as shown on the plans for the traffic control system and impact attenuator vehicle. Do not use the contract item for Type K temporary railing to pay for temporary railing that is placed to fulfill the requirements of the Public Safety section. The Public Utilities Commission crossing number shown on the railroad crossing sign, Date the detour will be put into use and the estimated time it will be in use, Estimated volume of traffic to be detoured over the crossing, Whether additional protection is proposed. Verify Type K temporary railing is placed on a firm, stable foundation uniformly graded throughout the entire length of the railing. of the lane closure unless the end of work area is 48" x 24" as appropriate, shall be placed at the end A G20-2 "END ROAD WORK" sign, with minimum size of the locations indicated for lane closure during Each flag shall be at least 16" x 16" in size with at least two flags for daytime closure. For all project work, the lump sum payment for the traffic control system includes payment for all labor, equipment, and materials to install, maintain, and remove the traffic control system as shown on the plans or Standard Plans. The resident engineer administers the COZEEP program on the project. Extend entrance ramps through the closed lane by projecting the left shoulder line. During the course of work, monitor the contractors activities to verify closures are statused in LCS as follows: The LCS will notify the resident engineers and designated inspectors by email when the contractor changes the status of a closure. The contractor develops a contingency plan and submits it within 1 day of the resident engineers request or as specified in the Standard Special Provisions. Determine what construction area signs should be placed before work begins for the entire project and before each stage of the project. If a change order modifies the plans, construction engineers should take steps necessary to verify that the modified plans are adequate to provide the highest level of traffic safety and service consistent with conditions actually encountered. Supplemental construction work may be necessary to retain the existing roadways effective operating characteristics. In Part 4, identify a Caltrans project supervisor, usually the resident engineer or an assistant resident engineer. The ideal transition is on a horizontal tangent with a slightly rising grade at the end of a level approach. Capital projectsif insufficient funds are available in both supplemental work funds and contingency funds, propose a fund request. For traffic control requirements, refer to Section 12, Temporary Traffic Control, of the Standard Specifications and the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (California MUTCD). QuickMap Know before you go. The covers should also present a workmanlike appearance. Consult with the district traffic engineer for other acceptable means to protect the sign instead of the Type K temporary railing required by the specifications. The traffic control system for flaggers should follow Sheet T13 of the. Check Current Highway Conditions Enter Highway Number(s) You can also call 1-800-427-7623 for current highway conditions. The last level of review will be the COZEEP statewide coordinator. Anticipated times for beginning the closure pickup. The following determine the safe speed of a vehicle: Design the temporary roadway for speeds consistent with the permanent roadway. Whenever possible, allow traffic to have continued full use of the existing facilities. Determine when the contractor must submit a construction contingency plan. Strategies that may result in a net reduction of overall delay for motorists include full facility closures, extended weekend closures, continuous weekday closures, A+B contract specifications, and performance-based, traffic-handling specifications. The transition should be accessed before such features. Geometrics for a transition at the end of a high-speed approach should be better than those adequate for a situation within the work zone. To protect the highway from damage during storms. Use the standard formula for taper length shown in the California MUTCD or in the projects traffic control plan details. The following practices are recommended if opposing operations are undertaken: Conduct intermittent day and night inspections to verify compliance with visibility and legibility requirements for: While specific levels of quality control for temporary traffic control are not included in Section 12, Temporary Traffic Control, of the Standard Specifications, the contractor is responsible for providing quality control under Sections 5-1.01, General, and 6-2.02, Quality Control, of the Standard Specifications. Section 2-1, Safety, of this manual covers the responsibilities of the districts construction safety coordinator (CSC) who should periodically review the traffic handling for each project. At the preconstruction conference, discuss the traffic control plan with the contractor. Verify that all traffic control devices are correctly placed and functioning properly. Mobile If the portable transverse rumble strips become out of alignment or skewed by more than 6 inches, have the contractor readjust them to the original location. The following guidelines are intended only to guide engineering judgment and ingenuity: Following are guidelines for the design of roadways carrying traffic through work zones. Provide protective overhead covering as necessary to protect from falling objects and dripping from overhead structures. Caltrans Highway Information Network (CHIN) Incidents CHIN incidents that involve closed lanes are indicated by orange triangular markers. The invoice backup will include the COZEEP service summary and copies of cancellation notices. Confirm that portable delineators remain upright when unattended, otherwise require the contractor to place a ballast on the delineators base. Verify no-passing zone signs are removed when no longer required. Verify channelizers used for temporary edge line delineation are predominantly orange and the surface- mounted type. Portable delineators are paid for as part of the contract item for the traffic control system. Pedestrians, including persons with disabilities, need to be accommodated through and around work zones. Alert Caltrans Traffic Map Chain Control Map Route Conditions State Route Closures CHP Incidents TMC ALERT Interstate 10 (I-10) is closed between Route 86 and Route 177 due to storm damage. Locate the transition so it is visible to the approaching motorist. Workers may operate vehicles opposite the flow of traffic inside a closed lane only with the prior authorization of the resident engineer. Verify that no fixed objects, such as cabinets or poles, will reduce the path width at any point. District Construction should request an impact study for proposed prolonged ramp closures not formally considered in the planning or design phase. For example, anchor guardrail ends and install crash cushions. Check for live traffic conditions. In many cases, placing a PCMS behind existing guard railing will protect it. The effectiveness of handling traffic through night construction depends on the contract plans and the details of the contractors activities. Verify that pedestrian facilities comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Visit Quickmap@dot.ca.gov for latest road info. Sometimes through traffic tends to follow an exiting vehicle. Dated photographs or video recordings, particularly of points of transition, may be especially valuable. Consider sight distance for drivers because of temporary features such as falsework impeding view of traffic signal systems. If the bid item is not included in the project, process a change order to provide a TPAR. As early as possible, verify that all Department-furnished equipment is available at the location specified. For more information on cancellations, refer to the current COZEEP agreement. Reported closures to include freeway mainline, local roads, and interchange ramps. The contract item price includes the costs of maintaining, replacing, and repairing channelizers. If you accept a closure request, the status will change to PENDING. If you reject a closure request, LCS will send the contractor an email asking for a correction and resubmission. An impact attenuator vehicle must be used for the placement and removal of temporary traffic control devices when required by the contract. 124000 and that a designed temporary pedestrian access route (TPAR) is part of the contract plans or that the TPAR Standard Plans are appropriate for the pedestrian route affected by the work activities. A median barrier, bridge rail, or retaining wall may block worker escape routes. Traffic control devices, equipment, and other construction materials and features should not protrude into the usable width of the sidewalk, temporary pathway, or other pedestrian facility. Other closures determined on a project-specific basis. 07/23/2020 State Route 210 Base Line Update (PDF) Agendas & Minutes. The CHP has 5 working days to notify Caltrans if the actual travel time, mileage, or both, are greater than the allowances estimated on the daily report. Avoid these difficulties by bringing the temporary surfacing back onto the existing highway in a square joint. If advanced flaggers or additional flaggers are not shown or specified, then Caltrans pays 100 percent by change order. If differences exist, try to make them readily apparent. Verify that portable delineators meet the dimension requirements. Retroreflective sheeting on channelizers. If a revision is required, the contractor should not close any lanes until the resident engineer has reviewed the contingency plan. Each flag shall be at least 16" x 16" If there are questions as to flagger competency, contact your construction safety coordinator to have them come and observe the flagging operation. Confirm that the temporary roadway is engineered to the same design considerations as those in new construction: Geometrics of alignment and roadway section, Surface of the traveled lanes and shoulders or marginal areas. Discuss the contingency plan at the project partnering or preconstruction meeting. Below are Twitter Feeds from Caltrans District 6 and District 7 with updates. Verify the contractor offsets the approach end of Type K temporary railing by 15 feet minimum from the edge of an open traffic lane, according to Section 7-1.04 Public Safety, of the Standard Specifications. Themmbm.net DA: 11 PA: 37 MOZ Rank: 60. The contractor should develop a plan for handling emergencies and emergency vehicles in the control zone. Within 45 calendar days of receipt of the invoice, the district COZEEP coordinator reviews and approves the summary and submits it for payment to the Caltrans Division of Accounting, which uses it as the receiving record for payment. Consult with the district traffic manager for assistance with these items. Such conditions may alter the apparent pattern of the roadway and cause an eradicated line to appear to be a lane line. Questions? In metropolitan areas, this type of warning may be feasible with cooperation of the transportation management center. Verify that the contractor constructs permanent new facilities and alterations to existing facilities in accordance with the contract plans and specifications. Specification details for manufacture of signs is provided on the Caltrans Sign Specifications webpage (for CA coded signs) or in the FHWA Standard Highway Signs Book (for MUTCD coded signs). Verify that the sign complies with the requirements of Section 12-3.32, "Portable Changeable Message Signs," of the Standard Specifications, including number of lines and characters in a line, display modes, power source, and devices to plumb and level the trailer. Do not exceed the maximums shown in the requirements listed in Section 4.3, Accessibility Design Standards, of Design Information Bulletin Number 82-06. Confirm full implementation of approved TMPs in close coordination with the DTM so that the disruption to the traveling public is minimized. The district railroad liaison agent should report to the Public Utilities Commission any proposed detours that include an at-grade railroad crossing. Remind the contractor of Americans with Disabilities Act requirements if the traffic control system will affect pedestrian traffic and a temporary pedestrian access route is needed. Verify that all the necessary signs, cones, drums, and other equipment are on hand before the system is set up for the first time. Require proper maintenance of plastic traffic drums. Allow only one type of portable delineator on the project. Use the following criteria and risk factors to determine when COZEEP is needed on a project. Resolve any accounting differences between the information Caltrans gives the CHP and the internal information CHP obtains from its payroll system. The Caltrans representative can suspend the contract work. Contract managers direct their respective separate contracts or agreements, such as for rideshare activities, transit activities, and public awareness campaigns. In addition to required openings through falsework, provide accessible pedestrian facilities during pile driving, footing, wall, and other bridge construction activities where an accessible route was available before construction began. Verify that temporary traffic control devices comply with the contract requirements. Caltrans requires TMPs for all planned activities on the State Highway System. Inspect Category 2 temporary traffic control devices to confirm they are labeled with the FHWA acceptance letter code and the name of the manufacturer. Tweets by @caltransdist6. Take special care to consider areas in schools or senior citizen center locations. File completed ADA compliance reports in Category 23, Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, of the project files. Verify the required signs are placed during the cleaning and painting activities and removed at the end of each work shift. Unless the contractor can provide a reasonably safe route that does not involve crossing the roadway, use appropriate advance signing to direct pedestrians to cross to the opposite side of the roadway. For their application, review the current California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (California MUTCD). Confirm cone locations are straight and spaced in accordance with sheet T9 of the, Confirm that all flaggers are clearly visible to traffic and their positioning is safe and effective. GIS Maps. Speed management is desirable at locations such as rural freeways and expressways where traffic has been flowing in a high-speed, free-flow way for a significant period before encountering the work zone. Instead, the district coordinator should contact the statewide contract manager to verify the correct billing rates. Coordinate work activities with the CHP and other local and regional transportation stakeholders as appropriate. Most parts are self-explanatory. At the preconstruction conference, remind the contractor to maintain an inventory of commonly required items at the job site and arrange for sign panels, posts, and mounting hardware or portable sign mounts to be furnished on short notice. TMPs should be consistent with the Final Rule guidelines for developing and implementing the policy. lcs ver 23.01.09.2267 This application is being updated for digital accessibility and will continue to function while updates are in progress. Require at all times the presence on the job of personnel representing the contractor who are capable of and empowered to make decisions quickly if the need arises. In addition, it is recommended that Construction field staff take the online training every 3 years as a refresher. Cold storms bringing wind, rain and low-elevation snow heavy at times are forecast through early March. Type K temporary railing placed within 10 feet of a traffic lane requires a reflector on each rail unit. No formalized solution and design applies to all situations. Caltrans Design Information Bulletin 82-06, Pedestrian Accessibility Guidelines for Highway Projects, which addresses requirements for pedestrian accessibility for public use in new construction and alterations of existing facilities. Ramps and connectorsManaging ramps and connectors within a closure requires additional consideration. The Butterfly Lane Pedestrian Undercrossing in Montecito is open following a major improvement project. Serving as a liaison between construction, the district traffic manager (DTM) and the transportation management plans (TMP) manager. The Code of Federal Regulations, Title 23, Section 630, Subpart J, Work Zone Safety and Mobility, (23 CFR 630 Subpart J) requires Caltrans to adopt a policy that implements TMPs on all federally funded highway projects. The COZEEP coordinator must verify invoices received from CHP against the tracking expenditures spreadsheet. 555 were here. Do not allow the contractor to close two adjacent ramps in the same direction of travel unless necessary because of the operation or project conditions. Refer to Section 4-1202C (1a), "Lane Closure System," of this manual. Check the installation and maintenance of Type P marker panel according to sheet A81C of the StandardPlans. Verify telescoping flag trees maintain an upright position when being used. If a change order is processed that requires COZEEP support, and it is estimated that existing state-furnished materials funding for COZEEP is not sufficient, include additional funding for COZEEP as part of the change order. To provide extra maneuvering room, provide wider lanes or additional surfaced shoulder width in transitions and critical alignment. Withhold some payment from progress pay estimates to cover the cost of removing Type K temporary railing. Verify that all traffic control facilities are in good repair with a continuing program of inspection, replacement, and cleaning. Check that all crash cushion modules are filled with the proper weight of sand. Caltrans can enforce contractor compliance with closure pickup deadlines in two ways: Caltrans can order a contractor to pick up a closure early if traffic delays become significant because of a project incident or activities outside the project area. Record inspection dates and conditions observed in the project records. Include the district TMP manager, the DTM, and the public information officer as appropriate in preconstruction or work planning meetings. The selected speed should be what a driver exercising due care would drive in normal conditions of light and weather. Place all remaining signs and devices in sequence through the work area. 1. Impact attenuator vehicles are paid for as part of the contract item for the traffic control system. Direct the contractor to remove any temporary pavement delineation that conflicts with the permanent pavement delineation. Include compensation or credit in the change order when an ordered change in the work affects the contract item for the traffic control system. Advisory speeds are not enforceable by the CHP. Click on any marker to get project details as of March 1, 2023. Verify that the contractor maintains an unobstructed roadside when work is not in progress. Provide the following information to the district railroad liaison agent who will forward it to the Public Utilities Commission: If construction involves structure work, send a copy of the above information to Structure Design. Refer to Section 4-1203B (14), Portable Changeable Message Signs, of this manual. Review the requests to avoid oversights and overbooking. 8 CCR 1599, Flaggers, requires illuminating flagger stations during the hours of darkness and lighting should be in compliance with 8 CCR 1523, Illumination, for nighttime highway construction. In the daily report, enter a description of the services the CHP provided, such as traffic breaks, stationary patrol upstream of the work area, or circulating patrol, and complete the CHP officer and CHP vehicle information. For conditions shown on the plans that need adjustment, discuss proposed changes with the district Traffic Operations Office. Anticipated times to place and compact temporary asphalt tapers once paving is complete and before opening to traffic. Caltrans. To protect the highway during construction, improvement, or maintenance operations. Obliterated traffic stripes and markings should not be visible to drivers as pavement delineation during the day, at night, and under all weather conditions. Verify that garments worn by the contractor's staff comply at least with ANSI 107-2004 Class 3. Avoid sharply angled tapers. Keep the projects completion dates current in the LCS. Review Section 84-2.03, Construction, of the. Contractor will collect 7 day 24 hour traffic counts from Caltrans. Verify that portable flashing beacons comply with the requirements in Section 12-3.31, "Portable Flashing Beacons," of the Standard Specifications. Administration of traffic control may be delegated to another person assigned to the project. Live Traffic Cameras View live traffic conditions by regions and areas. When crossovers are not in use, place positive barriers across entry areas. In accordance with Caltrans policy, no undelineated roadway can be opened to unrestricted or uncontrolled traffic. Systems affecting traffic in both directionsInstall the first sign drivers will see traveling in the opposing direction. Adjustments should be made to create adequate sight distance, to avoid locations that require drivers to make multiple decisions, to accommodate expected queues, and to coordinate activities at multiple locations. The Changeable Message Sign Guidelines developed by the Division of Traffic Operations provide a listing of approved abbreviations for PCMSs. Safety reviews conducted during the projects development may identify other deciding factors. Task orders must specify by date, time, and location when a service is needed. Evaluate the COZEEP use criteria for complete highway closures and nighttime closures of one or more lanes on multilane highways. Confirm the contractor uses the long-term temporary pavement marker for 180 days or less and the short-term temporary pavement marker for 14 days or less. Verify the contractor protects Type K temporary railing blunt- ends within 15 feet of the edge of the traveled way with temporary crash cushions. The special provisions specify the minimum penalty of $1,000 for each 10 minutes and can exceed the minimum depending on the duration of the delay, traffic volumes, and the highway facility.
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