Containment may require modestly increasing the spacing between signs or require the placing of additional signs. Verify the required signs are placed during the cleaning and painting activities and removed at the end of each work shift. How the contractor will meet the projected rates for material delivery to the job site. For updates on Angeles Crest Highway, call Caltrans Public and Media Affairs at (213) 897-3656, or visit https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-7. Consult with the district traffic manager for assistance with these items. The traffic control plan should be appropriate for anticipated conditions that may occur during construction. Message Signs Verify that the trailer bearing the sign can be leveled and that the sign operates within the required minimum and maximum heights. After installation, review the screen placement, especially near entrance and exit ramps. Verify that construction area signs are placed outside the traveled way, do not block or protrude more than 4 inches into bicycle and pedestrian routes, and comply with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Consult your district COZEEP coordinator for a current estimate of hourly and mileage COZEEP cost. Refer to the Oversight Resident Engineer Guidelines, Sections 3.2.2(d), Safety, and 5.2.1, Encroachment Permit, for further guidance. Materials produced offsite and delivered to a job site, such as asphalt concrete and concrete, can be delayed by events including plant breakdown, loss of trucking, or trucking delayed by traffic congestion because of accidents or by the project itself. Chapter 1 - Caltrans Construction Organization, 4-1202B Temporary Traffic Control Devices, 4-1202B (10) Temporary Crash Cushion Module, 4-1202B (14) Portable Changeable Message Signs, 4-1202B (16) Temporary Flashing Beacon Systems, 4-1202B (17) Automated Work Zone Information Systems, 4-1202B (18) Portable Transverse Rumble Strips, 4-1202B (19) Portable Radar Speed Feedback Sign Systems, 4-1202B (20) Automated Flagger Assistance Devices, 4-1202B (21) Temporary Automated End of Queue Warning System, 4-1202C (2)Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, 4-1202C (3) Bridge Cleaning and Painting Activities, 4-1203B Temporary Traffic Control Devices, 4-1203B (10) Temporary Crash Cushion Module, 4-1203B (14) Portable Changeable Message Signs, 4-1203B (16) Temporary Flashing Beacon Systems, 4-1203B (17) Automated Work Zone Information Systems, 4-1203B (18) Portable Transverse Rumble Strips, 4-1203B (19) Portable Radar Speed Feedback Sign Systems, 4-1203B (20) Automated Flagger Assistance Devices, 4-1203B (21) Temporary Automated End of Queue Warning System, 4-1203C (1b) Contingency Plans for Closures, 4-1203C (1d) Status Updates for Authorized Closures, 4-1203C (1f) Placement Sequence and the Start of Work, 4-1203C (1i) Reverse Operations Inside Closures, 4-1203C (2)Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, 4-1203C (3) Bridge Cleaning and Painting Activities, 4-1203D (3) Temporary Lane Line and Center Delineation, 4-1203D (4) Temporary Edge Line Delineation, 4-1203D (5) Temporary Traffic Stripe Tape, 4-1203D (6) Temporary Traffic Stripe Paint, 4-1203D (7) Temporary Pavement Marking Tape, 4-1203D (8) Temporary Pavement Marking Paint, 4-1203E Temporary Pavement Delineation for Seal Coats, 4-1206B Temporary Traffic Control Devices, 4-1206B (9) Temporary Crash Cushion Modules, 4-1206B (13) Portable Changeable Message Signs, 4-1206B (15) Temporary Flashing Beacon Systems, 4-1206B (16) Automated Work Zone Information Systems, 4-1206B (17) Portable Transverse Rumble Strips, 4-1206B (18) Portable Radar Speed Feedback Sign Systems, 4-1206B (19) Automated Flagger Assistance Devices, 4-1206B (20) Temporary Automated End of Queue Warning System, 4-1202 B (14) Portable Changeable Message Signs, 4-1202C (2) Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, 4-1203C (2) Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, CalOES: Power Outage and Fire Recovery Resources. The between the L tapers required for each closed traffic lane; Lane Closure Report for the week of 7/29/19 - 8/2/19 Inyo, Mono & Eastern Kern Counties - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) would like Document this inspection in the daily report; indicate weather, traffic conditions, and time of inspection. The specifications require temporary traffic screen to have 3-foot-long openings spaced at 200-foot intervals. If the pedestrian facility existing before construction began was accessible to pedestrians with disabilities, the one provided during construction should also be accessible. 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. The area where the surfacing joins the existing roadway can be critical. Use the guidelines when determining when and how to use COZEEP on a project. Evaluate the COZEEP use criteria for complete highway closures and nighttime closures of one or more lanes on multilane highways. Verify the proper types of flashing arrow signs are used. 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 contract item for PCMSs, commonly bid as furnish-each or furnish-lump sum, includes all costs for placement, operation, maintenance, relocation, and removal of the signs. The last level of review will be the COZEEP statewide coordinator. If a system shutdown occurs, planned or unplanned, the contractor should provide flaggers to control traffic until the traffic signals are functioning correctly. If the safe operating speed of traffic through a work zone is significantly less than the approach speed of highway traffic, a reduced work-zone regulatory speed limit may be established. 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. During the project initiation or planning stage, Caltrans considers TMP measures with associated road user costs and additional construction costs to the fullest extent feasible. 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. QuickMap Know before you go. Cold storms bringing wind, rain and low-elevation snow heavy at times are forecast through early March. For a detailed discussion of acceptable temporary delineation methods, refer to Section 4-12, Temporary Traffic Control, of this manual. Do not allow the application of temporary pavement delineation over existing pavement delineation. Verify that one type of crash cushion module is used for a single grouping or array. The objective of traffic control is to provide for worker protection and the safe passage of public trafficincluding bicycles, motorcycles, and pedestriansthrough and around the work zone with as little inconvenience and delay as possible. If you exit without completing the training, you will have to start over. Scheduled Dates: 06/13/2022 to 01/16/2023. 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. ALT ALT Make the environment like the approach highway. 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. The contractors responsibility to provide written notice 5 days before closing an existing pedestrian route. Verify signs to be used comply with the specification requirements. 4-1202C (1a) Lane Closure System 4-1202C (2) Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes 4-1202C (3) Bridge Cleaning and Painting Activities 4-1202D Temporary Pavement Delineation 4-1202D (1) Temporary Pavement Markers 4-1203 During the Course of Work 4-1203A Flagging 4-1203B Temporary Traffic Control Devices 4-1203B (1) Traffic Cones When conditions prevent starting the temporary surfacing at a square joint on the existing pavement, a treatment such as a light sand seal can establish the continuity of the traveled lane. Both the senior officer and the project supervisor should sign the completed COZEEP daily report. For example, a project that will occur Monday through Thursday for the next week would require only one task order. Encroachment permit provisions require the permittee to pick up a closure early without compensation. Otherwise, Federal (MUTCD) codes are shown. If the operation is terminated before completion of the planned work because of circumstances within the contractors control or because of equipment breakdown, do not allow compensation and charge a working day as appropriate. Generally such projects are intermediate type projects that cause minimal/moderate work zone impacts. For a discussion of final delineation and pavement markings, refer to Section 4-84, Markings, of this manual. If the contractor requests usage of alternative temporary crash cushion modules, verify that their proposed modules are on the Authorized Material List for Highway Safety Features. The cost estimate used in the plans, specifications, and estimate is based on the expected number of events needing COZEEP identified during project development. Acts as a resource for the resident engineer, the DTM, and the TMP manager during TMP implementation. Facilitates review and approval of TMP measures and planned lane closure requests. Channelizers are paid for by the unit. Verify the contractor conducts a meeting with all involved parties to discuss the operation of the impact attenuator vehicle. Avoid traffic splits if possible. Verify that the contractor has assigned a dedicated person to full time maintenance of traffic control as required by the. Review the project plans and sheets T1A, T1B, and T2 of the Standard Plans. Intended amount of work to be done during each closure. Refer to Section 7-1.04, Public Safety, of the. The contractor will not be able to access projects in LCS after the completion date. Obtain a copy of the manufacturers operating instructions. CHP policy requires two officers in each unit from 10:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m. Caltrans obtained an exception to have one officer per vehicle whenever two or more units are near one another on the same project, however, this is a local CHP office commander decision. If the contractor cannot address the traffic safety issue and it is not safe to suspend the work, request that the contractor take all steps necessary to provide for traffic safety and allow only the work to continue that had started at the time the issue was recognized. As early as possible, verify that all Department-furnished equipment is available at the location specified. Refer to Section 5-1.20 Coordination with Other Entities, of the Standard Specifications, if applicable, and the special provisions. Form CEM-2303, Temporary Pedestrian Access Route Sidewalk Detour Inspection Report, may be used by the engineer and the contractor to report weekly inspections if the temporary pedestrian access route is provided using an existing pedestrian route. Closures not needed on the authorized date are 10-22 within 2 hours after the authorized start time. 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. The CHP memorandum of understanding requires a minimum payment of 4 hours per officer. 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. Figures 6H-28 and 6H-29, Sidewalk Detour or Diversion, and Crosswalk Closures and Pedestrian Detours of the California MUTCD are examples for accommodating the needs and control of pedestrians. 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. Perform additional reviews periodically throughout the construction project, since changes may affect the facilitys effectiveness. 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. Remember that the motorist has no knowledge of the traffic control plan and is entirely dependent on the system for warning and guidance. If an impasse occurs, the district COZEEP coordinator and the designated CHP division office contact should act as the second level of review. The selected speed should be what a driver exercising due care would drive in normal conditions of light and weather. The records form may vary according to the magnitude and complexity of the subject. The contractor should develop a plan for handling emergencies and emergency vehicles in the control zone. Adequate maneuver room at critical points is an important factor in preventing accidents. Obtain from the contractor, the completed Form CEM-2311, Temporary Pedestrian Access Route Contractor Compliance Report, within 2 business days after construction of a temporary pedestrian access route. During the term of the contract, the CHP may increase or decrease the rates shown in the contract by notifying the Caltrans statewide contract managers, who will notify the district coordinators. Discuss comments or suggestions regarding traffic control with district Design and Traffic Operations during the projects planning and design phase. Dated notations or revisions to plans may be helpful. Once the task order is completed and signed by the Caltrans person requesting the services, fax, email, or send it to the local CHP area office. Take the following steps before work begins: Discuss any flagging operation with the contractor before the operation begins. Municipal Code. If flaggers are to be used, have flaggers take their stations; then move workers and equipment onto the road. Traffic control costs in support of extra work are to be paid as part of the extra work. Additional signs ordered by the resident engineer are paid for as extra work. Retroreflective sheeting on channelizers. Reason for Traffic Control for Water Replacement Project by Lakeside Water District. A contractors failure to perform is cause to suspend work. Count the plastic traffic drums for payment as they are placed in the locations shown on the plans. Welcome to Caltrans Planned Lane Closures The following reports are a public service of Caltrans. 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. Operation work schedule with a timeline set at 20-minute intervals. During routine visits to the project, construction engineers should also review signing, delineation, construction contingency plans, and general traffic handling. With approval from the District Lane Closure Review Committee, you may exceed the 30-minute maximum delay. Verify that the contractor installs, relocates, covers, and removes signs as required. Pedestrians, including persons with disabilities, need to be accommodated through and around work zones. 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 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 AFAD are placed in accordance with the plans and where clearly visible to the AFAD operator and to approaching traffic.