Before work begins, carefully review the plans, specifications, closure charts, and sheets T9 through T17 of the Standard Plans. Before making a decision to approve a change order that would result in a prolonged ramp closure, weigh the results of the study with factors, such as construction costs, travel costs, delay, and safety. For details related to preconstruction conferences, refer to Sections 5-002, Preconstruction Conference with Caltrans Personnel, and 5-003, Preconstruction Conference with the Contractor, of this manual. The CHP memorandum of understanding requires a minimum payment of 4 hours per officer. When portable signal systems are used in forests or grasslands, confirm adherence to all fire safety requirements. Avoid blinding drivers in approaching vehicles when adequately lighting work areas. Contact the project manager to arrange the study. The district Construction office and the resident engineer should confirm that the contractors activities are compatible with the TMP that affects the project. Dansher Rd. Check the installation and maintenance of Type P marker panel according to sheet A81C of the StandardPlans. Additional signs ordered by the resident engineer are paid for as extra work. Allow only the use of sandbags when it is necessary to weigh down sign standards to prevent the wind from overturning them. Certain equipment, such as dike placement machines, can only operate off one side of the equipment and may need to be operated against live traffic. The statewide master agreement for COZEEP requires that all Caltrans requests for support be received by the supporting CHP area office during normal working hours and at least 72 hours before the time needed. If they dont, the Standard Special Provisions govern. Order repainting when needed. Depending on the project conditions, the contractor may use the RSP T30 to T34 of the Revised Standard Plans as a baseline for designing and constructing a TPAR. To confirm that contractors can access LCS and LCS Mobile, do the following before work begins: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/training. Then remove the devices and signs in the reverse order of placement. 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. Require the contractor to anchor bases of traffic cones that do not have enough size and weight to keep the cones in an upright position. Before opening a roadway to unrestricted public traffic, the final delineation must be in place on the roadway either by using long-term or short-term temporary delineation or channelizing devices. If the blunt end is within 8 feet, appropriate approved crash cushion protection other than sand filled modules should be provided. When pedestrians are routed adjacent to live traffic, provide barrier protection to prevent vehicles from entering the pedestrian facility. . Follow the districts instructions for distributing news releases. Every five minutes LCS reports all approved closures planned for the next 7 days, plus all current lane, ramp, and road closures due to maintenance, construction, special events, etc. Verify Category 3 temporary traffic control devices are the type shown on the Authorized Material List for Highway Safety Features. Inform the Transportation Permits Unit 15 days in advance of the closure. Significant traffic effectan individual traffic delay of 30 minutes or more above normal travel time during recurring congestion on the existing facility. @CaltransDistrict7 crews are working to clear the roadway to make it safe for travel. 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). Ideally, the assistant resident engineer should be able to communicate directly with the contractors maintenance person by radio or cell phone. According to the Authorized Material List for Signing and Delineation Materials, 0.5 inch Intelplast Intelcel or similar material is authorized and according to FHWA Work Zone Letter 85 from the FHWAs Safety Program website, this type of sign substrate is authorized for use on Type 3 barricades. The records form may vary according to the magnitude and complexity of the subject. They require lane closure charts that specify when and how many lanes may be closed for construction. This notification allows Caltrans to coordinate work within the highway corridor. Message Signs Construction signs should be covered or removed whenever they no longer serve a purpose. You may submit a single task order to cover more than 1 day. When necessary, ask the contractor to adjust placement or message content of signs based on changing project or traffic conditions. For the use of amber flashing lights and for driving and parking in a closed lane at night, refer to the, Verify all equipment is visible to traffic as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 8 (8 CCR), Industrial Relations., Review closure layouts for visibility and effectiveness. Invoices should include the agreement number and be submitted monthly in arrears, in triplicate, within 60 calendar days of date of service. Drivers should be able to read the entire message at least two times before passing the sign. Caltrans contracts, procedures, and guidelines form the basis for traffic-control measures throughout its construction projects and establish a baseline for operations statewide. 2. Confirm temporary flashing beacon systems comply with the requirements in Section 12-3.34, Temporary Flashing Beacon Systems, of the Standard Specifications. Connect closures by extending the tangents. Check sign posts to confirm compliance with breakaway features. Types include plastic traffic drums, portable delineators, channelizers, tubular markers, traffic cones, and Type 1 and Type 2 barricades. Create a Requestor LCS account and set the option in the account to status closures for those who will request and status closures. 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. Request a certificate of compliance for each portable changeable message sign. When changes are necessary, make one change at a time. Allow the use of paint only if the temporary traffic stripe is not required to be removed. Systems affecting traffic in both directionsInstall the first sign drivers will see traveling in the opposing direction. Verify no-passing zone signs are removed when no longer required. Anticipate needs for special treatments such as lighting. Do not allow the application of temporary pavement delineation over existing pavement delineation. Use tangent diagonal crossing in preference to reversing curves. Review Section 12-4.05, Bridge Cleaning and Painting Activities," of the Standard Specifications. Sections 12-4.04, Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, and 16-2.02, Temporary Pedestrian Facilities, require the contractor to provide pedestrian access. This should be done when a request for COZEEP has been received in writing from the contractor. Avoid sharply angled tapers. If the contractor is to place the traffic control system repeatedly in the same place, the contractor can request to mark on the shoulder the locations of advance warning signs, cones, and drums. Determine what construction area signs should be placed before work begins for the entire project and before each stage of the project. Examples of unacceptable messages include Drive carefully, Have a Nice Day, and Thank you.. 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. The contingency plan identifies alternative or additional equipment, materials, or workers necessary to allow continuing activities and on-time reopening of closures if a problem occurs. Calculate the total estimated travel time and mileage, and enter the total on the COZEEP daily report. Use Form CEM-2302, Temporary Pedestrian Access Route Weekly Inspection Report, to document that TPARs are maintained in compliance during the course of work. Containment may require modestly increasing the spacing between signs or require the placing of additional signs. 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. Verify the contractor removes traffic-handling equipment and devices from the job site when they are no longer needed for controlling traffic. Design crossover transitions to the highest geometric standards within tolerable limits of cost. Under the agreement, Caltrans pays the CHP for furnishing officers and cars for construction zones. By itself, cost should not be a primary limiting factor. Similarly, certain striping operations require the operator to operate against live traffic because of clearances. Welcome to the official Facebook Page of Caltrans District 1! Clearly identify early-finish and late-finish milestones for every major activity. Treat the traffic lanethe path the car is intended to followas a critical element of the roadway. To protect the highway during construction, improvement, or maintenance operations. The Angeles FOREST Highway is under our jurisdiction and closures for this highway can be found on our website. If closure of an existing pedestrian route is required because of the contractors means and methods, remind the contractor of their responsibility to design and construct a TPAR at their expense, and obtain authorization to proceed with the work activities. For example, compensate for a sharper curve with solutions such as increased lane width or a clear recovery zone. If properly shielded, most lights can be mounted on construction equipment. Include these considerations for conditions requiring minor changes in the field: The following guidelines apply to crossover transitions: For temporary modifications of existing ramps, review acceleration and deceleration lanes. In addition, it is recommended that Construction field staff take the online training every 3 years as a refresher. The closure will impact southbound Highway 70 between Woodruff Lane and Laurellen Road starting from 8 p.m. Friday (April 9) until 5 a.m. Monday (April 12). An impact attenuator vehicle must be used for the placement and removal of temporary traffic control devices when required by the contract. Use the guidelines when determining when and how to use COZEEP on a project. Locate the transition so it is visible to the approaching motorist. Obtain a contact cell phone number for the contractor before starting activities that require a portable changeable message sign and arrange for an inspection with the contractor before the first deployment. Check that the sign complies with the visibility and legibility requirements. This requirement may mean closing an extra lane. Dated photographs or video recordings, particularly of points of transition, may be especially valuable. Contract managers direct their respective separate contracts or agreements, such as for rideshare activities, transit activities, and public awareness campaigns. Verify that the contractor provides a Type 1 or Type 2 for each closure as shown on Standard Plan T26 and T27, respectively. Also confirm it in writing using Form CEM-2103, COZEEP/MAZEEP Cancellation Form. Once contact is made, the CHP coordinator will return the completed cancellation form. Verify that the contractor is prepared to comply with TMPs related to work performance. If a change order is needed to add a permanent facility, contact the district Design Unit to develop plans. SEE NOTE 2 END ROAD WORK G20-2 B 100' 10-20-10 48" x 24" 237 Verify that all traffic control devices are correctly placed and functioning properly. PCMS are working equipment when actively displaying a message, otherwise they are nonoperating. 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. Confirm that advance warning signs for the new taper are located correctly. When crossovers are not in use, place positive barriers across entry areas. Verify the signs are properly aimed at approaching traffic. Questions? Consider use of changeable message signs in advance of the work, in addition to the signs and warning devices shown on the plans for traffic control systems. The statewide agreement requires that cancellations be made during normal working hours and at least 24 hours before the time that the CHP is to arrive on the project. The CHP coordinator at the local CHP area office will complete, sign, and return the form to the Caltrans construction office. Select a District or Statewide to start. Anticipated times for beginning the closure pickup. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Please visit SR 210 Base Line Project's website for the latest news regarding the 210 freeway construction. www.dot.ca.gov May 5, 2020 Mr. Patrick McDaniel California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection 2840 Mt. Confirm the contractor maintains barricades in good condition and keeps the reflective surfaces clean. When construction activities involve railroad rights-of-way or grade crossings, contact the district railroad liaison agent to confirm that all processes are complete and that the contractor may begin work. Verify portable transverse rumble strips comply with the requirements in Section 12-3.36 Portable Transverse Rumble Strips of the project special provisions, if applicable. Review the specification requirements and sheet T4 of the Standard Plans. Compute the payment as a force account or as an adjustment of compensation based on a force account analysis. A contractors failure to perform is cause to suspend work. Verify the contractor conducts a meeting with all involved parties to discuss the operation of the impact attenuator vehicle. Achieving this transition is worthwhile, even though it may extend the traffic control system farther than the minimum necessary to clear the work zone. The invoice backup will include the COZEEP service summary and copies of cancellation notices. Verify the base is shaped to prevent delineators from rolling if stuck by vehicles. If a notice of change is received, attach a copy to your copy of the COZEEP daily report, and submit the original to the district COZEEP coordinator. Beginning and ending times for critical work activities for work conducted in a closure. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION PLANNING P.O. Urgent, unpredictable situationsminor or of short durationcan arise during the work and should be addressed using engineering judgment. Advisory speeds are not enforceable by the CHP. Verify there is enough shoulder width before allowing the use of an impact attenuator vehicle for placement and removal of components on two-lane, two-way highways. The transition should be accessed before such features. A spreadsheet may be used for the summary. Capital projectsif insufficient funds are available in both supplemental work funds and contingency funds, propose a fund request. According to the Authorized Material List for Signing and Delineation Materials, 0.5-inch Intelplast Intelcel or similar material is authorized, and according to FHWA Work Zone Letter 85 from the FHWAs Safety Program work zone device letter archive website, this type of sign substrate is authorized for use on Type 3 barricades. For a discussion of final delineation and pavement markings, refer to Section 4-84, Markings, of this manual. Also, verify that flagging stations are laid out correctly, are visible to approaching traffic, are illuminated during nighttime, and have correct advance warning signs. Verify that covers placed on sign panels completely block out any messages so that the messages cannot be seen day or night. If the screen blocks motorist visibility, order its removal and consult with the district traffic engineer concerning alternatives. It is not necessary to restudy impact previously studied during planning and design unless significant commercial development has occurred in the area in the interim. Make sure that portable transverse rumble strips are placed before closing the lane to traffic. Perform additional reviews periodically throughout the construction project, since changes may affect the facilitys effectiveness. All drums should use the same type and brand of retroreflective sheeting. 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. Verify the traveled way is free of obstructions and residue before opening the area to traffic. Provides pedestrians with a reasonably safe, convenient, and accessible path that replicates, as nearly as practical, the most desirable characteristics of the existing sidewalks or footpaths. Verify that the contractor uses the LCS Mobile website to status closures in a timely manner. Work with the DTM to verify that project activities conform to the TMP, contingency plans are implemented when necessary, and disruption to the traveling public is minimized and does not exceed limits established in the TMP. Imposing a 24-hour-a-day regulatory speed reduction can be difficult to justify and obtain approval for. The effectiveness of handling traffic through night construction depends on the contract plans and the details of the contractors activities. In the transition, if physically possible, give the driver at least the same effective traversable roadway widthand preferably moreas on the approach roadway. Retroreflective sheeting on channelizers. If a discrepancy occurs between the contract plans and specifications and the California MUTCD, the plans and specifications govern. Critical pieces of equipment are those necessary to complete the planned work in the closure, for which no close onsite substitutes exist, and whichif rendered inoperativewould extend the closure beyond the time allowed in the closure charts. Verify that temporary crash cushion modules used were manufactured after March 31, 1997. If the proposed materials have been previously used, check them for acceptability listed in the ATSSA publication. Live Traffic Cameras View live traffic conditions by regions and areas. Camino, CA 95709 The contingency action plans should include detailed operations undertaken in case a major activity passes the late-finish milestone. In addition, the plans provide traffic handling details during construction of the structure work per Traffic Handling Plans and related plans including TH-3 (Sheet 54 of advertised plans). Check that all crash cushion modules are filled with the proper weight of sand. 11/25. If new asphalt concrete joins existing asphalt concrete, the difference in texture and color between them creates a taper in the new traffic lane that may convey the wrong sense of direction, especially at night or in rain. To avoid having to obtain more than one speed reduction order per project, verify that the limits requested in the order cover the maximum distance where reduced speed would be required at any time during the life of the contract. Creating clear recovery zones may also require ordering staging of certain elements of the work, cleanup grading, and temporary placement or removal of materials. Evaluate the COZEEP use criteria for lane closures on freeway-to-freeway connectors and for night closures of exit and entrance ramps. Review the contractors work plan for compliance with the requirements in Section 12-4.04, Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, of the Standard Specifications. On every project that requires the contractor to close traffic lanes, the project engineer should assess the need for COZEEP as part of the projects safety review, constructability review, or both. If the contractors activities interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic, contact the contractor and request correction of the deficiency. The following elements affect the drivers ability to navigate the intended path: Pavement surface condition, texture, and color. During the planning and design phase of any project, an impact study is made for a proposed prolonged ramp closure. The DTM calculates the delay penalty during the design phase of the project. Shift traffic to one side or the other, but do not split it into two traffic streams. Most parts are self-explanatory. The change order that authorizes the extra work should reflect these costs. The project has sufficient funds available to pay for the CHP support. Subsequent relocations of each barricade are paid for as extra work using the force account method. Checking fire safety requirements may require coordination with personnel from the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, or California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Verify construction area signs are from a commercial sign manufacturer and have a Type 3 or higher grade retroreflective sheeting. Additional funds may be obtained for capital projects and maintenance funded projects as follows: The resident engineer and project engineer share responsibilities for COZEEP implementation and funding allocation. Traffic cones are paid for as part of the contract item for the traffic control system. Caltrans. Request the guidelines from Construction headquarters. Confirm that lighting intensity complies with the Cal/OSHA requirements. Document this inspection in the daily report; indicate weather, traffic conditions, and time of inspection. Closures that will reduce horizontal or vertical clearances require even more notification. Verify the temporary flashing beacon system includes a backup power source and automatic transfer switches. Basic instructions usually apply more to the planning and design phase of a project, but they also help provide construction personnel with basic concepts for safe and efficient traffic flow through a highway construction project. Provide hand railings on each side of pedestrian walkways as necessary to protect pedestrian traffic from construction operation hazards. Traffic queuesContain traffic queues completely within the advance warning signs of any closure. Section 7-1.04, Public Safety, requires that the contractor provide for the safety of the public during construction. TMPs include strategies to minimize work-related traffic delays while reducing the overall duration of work activities where appropriate. For changes to the district-approved traffic control plans on contracts administered by others, use the same review and approval process established for Caltrans-administered construction contracts. Anticipated times to place and compact temporary asphalt tapers once paving is complete and before opening to traffic. The California MUTCD Sign Charts contain commonly used signs in California, and is not meant to be used as a comprehensive or stand-alone design tool. Temporary traffic control devices are divided into categories: The condition of temporary traffic control devices should comply with the most current edition of the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) publication Quality Guidelines for Temporary Traffic Control Devices and Features. 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. The cost estimate used in the plans, specifications, and estimate is based on the expected number of events needing COZEEP identified during project development. Closures not needed on the authorized date are 10-22 within 2 hours after the authorized start time. Set up Requestor or representative that will provide a status of closures, LCS accounts for the trained contractors employees accordingly, and provide them with their login information within 5 days after they have completed the training. The resident engineer should determine which contractor activities might use COZEEP support. Temporary pavement markers will not adhere to a cold in-place recycling surface. Feb 26 *State Route 39 in Angeles National Forest* SR-39 is CLOSED starting at East Fork Road until further notice due to snow, ice & a rock slide in one spot. The contractor develops a construction contingency plan to identify activities, equipment, processes, and materials that may delay reopening of closures in the event of failure or breakage. Providing for exit ramp traffic within the coned-off area may be difficult. Timely publicity can significantly improve traffic behavior on a construction project. The California MUTCD Part 6 contains figures that can be adapted for traffic-handling plans. Obtain a copy of the manufacturers operating instructions. Provide notification of planned sidewalk closures. During routine visits to the project, construction engineers should also review signing, delineation, construction contingency plans, and general traffic handling. Check the contractors layout work. Themmbm.net DA: 11 PA: 37 MOZ Rank: 60. Review the requests to avoid oversights and overbooking. When construction affects the pedestrian facility, the contractor should maintain a continuous unobstructed path connecting existing accessible elements, such as parking lots, or bus stops through the project. While the Caltrans' charts did not explicitly dictate that a contractor must perform work during nighttime hours, the charts functionally required that any work requiring a lane closure could only be performed at night. Verify that automated flagger assistance devices (AFAD) comply with the requirements in Section 12-3.38 Automated Flagger Assistance Devices of the Standard Specifications. They are not detectable by persons with visual disabilities. Emergency closures can be searched under Statewide. Check railing alignment for any substantial offset to each other. Systems affecting traffic only in one directionStart with the first device that the drivers will see as they enter the work zone (usually a Road Work Ahead sign). Workers may operate vehicles opposite the flow of traffic inside a closed lane only with the prior authorization of the resident engineer. Instead, the district coordinator should contact the statewide contract manager to verify the correct billing rates. 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 Changeable Message Sign Guidelines developed by the Division of Traffic Operations provide a listing of approved abbreviations for PCMSs. Contact the district traffic engineer for recommendations if the clearance to the traffic lane cannot be obtained. The activities would, therefore, cause the closure to remain past the time allowed in the closure charts. Intended amount of work to be done during each closure. An inevitable degree of mismatch between the old and new surfaces creates a slight discontinuity that may cause a car to lurch or swerve. A planned lane closure list for an entire route within California Total # of Existing Lanes The number of lanes on a freeway, highway or surface street Abbreviations Hwy Highway NB,EB,WB,SB Northbound, Eastbound, Westbound, Southbound S/O South of Closure ID Closure ID # Closure Identification Number. The following guidelines apply to the color and texture of pavement surfacing materials: The following guidelines apply to speed zones: Frequently, special provisions restrict work on the existing traveled way to a specified period at night. When estimating COZEEP hours, take the following CHP operating policies into account: The detail estimate will show the initial funding level provided for COZEEP as supplemental funds for state-furnished materials and services. The Transportation Management Plan Guidelines describe the roles and responsibilities of the construction traffic manager who works in cooperation with the CSC. Review the project plans and sheets T1A, T1B, and T2 of the Standard Plans. Obtain the information of trained contractor representatives, including whether they will be requesting or providing a status of closures, or both. Any contractor requests for COZEEP that are denied by the resident engineer should be in writing to the contractor stating the reasons for denial of the COZEEP support. Inspect all traffic control devices to verify conformity with the specifications. The CSC should document the reviews in the project records and discuss concerns about the traffic control plan or traffic safety with the construction engineer, traffic engineer, and resident engineer. California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Region 1 and Region 6 Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) . If the equipment, materials, or workers are not onsite, the contingency plan specifies the method of mobilizing these items and personnel, and the time required to complete the mobilization. The following are some possible installation procedures that may be used by the contractor, depending on the situation in which the system will be used: After installation and when the inspector is available, make a drive-through inspection of the system.