This will speed the placing of closures and allow for a more consistent taper alignment. The railroad company should be represented at a preconstruction meeting to discuss the schedule of work over or near railroad facilities. Ramps and connectorsManaging ramps and connectors within a closure requires additional consideration. Maintain railings and walkways in good condition. Do not pay the contractor for providing the TPAR. When planning for pedestrians in work zones, verify that the contractor does the following: When existing pedestrian facilities are disrupted, closed, or relocated, the temporary facilities should be detectable and include accessibility features consistent with those in the existing pedestrian facility. Payment is computed as extra work. Require proper maintenance of plastic traffic drums. LAKESIDE. The CHIN incident layer is updated every 1 minute. Measure and pay for temporary traffic screen according to the specifications. Document this inspection in the daily report; indicate weather, traffic conditions, and time of inspection. 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. 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 Refer to Section 5-1.20 Coordination with Other Entities, of the Standard Specifications, if applicable, and the special provisions. 2. For example, compensate for a sharper curve with solutions such as increased lane width or a clear recovery zone. 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). Both the senior officer and the project supervisor should sign the completed COZEEP daily report. To protect the highway during construction, improvement, or maintenance operations. Notify Me. The district will establish a procedure for preparation, review, and approval of changes related to roadway construction and detour plans that include traffic control devices. Construction situations frequently require a lateral shifting of traffic in relation to the normal path of travel and may involve dropping a lane. TPAR requirements described in the specifications. Ask the contractor to replace channelizers that are displaced or fail to remain in an upright position. 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. Obtain from the contractor, the completed Form CEM-2312, Temporary Pedestrian Access Route Contractor Weekly Report, within 2 business days of completing a weekly inspection. During daylight operations, the vehicles facing oncoming traffic should have their headlights and their flashing amber lights turned on at all times. Verify the contractor provides overhead covering, overhead lighting, or both when required. Review Section 84-2.03, Construction, of the. If flaggers are to be used, have flaggers take their stations; then move workers and equipment onto the road. Consult your district COZEEP coordinator for a current estimate of hourly and mileage COZEEP cost. Include the district TMP manager, the DTM, and the public information officer as appropriate in preconstruction or work planning meetings. A median barrier, bridge rail, or retaining wall may block worker escape routes. The CHP sorts and subtotals the COZEEP service summary by project, including cost information. During the inspection process, check that all contractor-installed finished elements comply with dimensions and installation requirements. Avoid these difficulties by bringing the temporary surfacing back onto the existing highway in a square joint. Provide the contractor with the message content and the thresholds used for triggering when the messages will be displayed. The contractor is responsible for accommodating pedestrians through or around the work zone whenever the work disrupts pedestrian facilities. Verify all threaded rods or dowels are removed and the area is restored to its previous condition or constructed to its planned condition after removal of Type K temporary railing. Locate the transition so it is visible to the approaching motorist. 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. Confirm the contractor places portable flashing beacons according to the plans and removes them from the traveled way at the end of each nights work. Contractors are required to request closures using the Caltrans Lane Closure System (LCS) and status closures using the Lane Closure System Mobile web page. If sight distance is not adequate, contact the district traffic engineer for suggestions or recommendations. 18h. Traffic control systems conform to the Standard Plans, unless the contract specifies otherwise. For a detailed discussion of acceptable temporary delineation methods, refer to Section 4-12, Temporary Traffic Control, of this manual. A person with a visual disability traveling with the aid of a long cane must be able to detect it. Confirm compliance with the minimum legibility distances. ALT ALT Confirm the contractor maintains barricades in good condition and keeps the reflective surfaces clean. Inspect TPARs weekly to verify that they are clean and unobstructed and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the work plan required by the specifications. Unstable snow conditions have prompted closure of Highway 32 between Humboldt Rd in the Lomo area of Butte County and the Highway 36 junction in Tehama. 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. Communication equipment and procedures to follow when communicating with the resident engineers field representatives during contingency plan activation. If the bid item is not included in the project, process a change order to provide a TPAR. When determining how much to include on a progress pay estimate, withhold some payment sufficient to cover the cost of maintaining and removing the signs. 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 it is not possible to maintain a width of 60 inches, provide a 60-by-60inch passing space at least every 200 feet to allow individuals in wheelchairs to pass. By itself, cost should not be a primary limiting factor. Review the Public Safety section in the contract. 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 California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Region 1 and Region 6 Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) . 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. Resolve any accounting differences between the information Caltrans gives the CHP and the internal information CHP obtains from its payroll system. Order repainting when needed. Document why an item does not comply with the ADA checklist in Category 46, Assistant Resident Engineers Daily Reports, of the project records. Use the most current edition of the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) publication Quality Guidelines for Temporary Traffic Control Devices and Features to confirm acceptability of traffic control devices. The California MUTCD Part 6 contains figures that can be adapted for traffic-handling plans. 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. Refer to Part 6, Section 6H, Typical Applications, and figures 6H-28 and 6H-29 of the California MUTCD. Verify the contractor notifies and cooperates with local authorities wherever the local authorities regulate traffic. A maintaining traffic standard special provision allows assessing the contractor a contract payment deduction for the value of a traffic delay when the contractor exceeds the closure window. Adequate maneuver room at critical points is an important factor in preventing accidents. Timely publicity can significantly improve traffic behavior on a construction project. Rural locations with a high volume of truck traffic, steep downgrades, or both. Dated photographs or video recordings, particularly of points of transition, may be especially valuable. Determine if the temporary traffic control devices to be used are on the Authorized Material List for Signing and Delineation Materials and if they require a certificate of compliance. 2 Comments. CalTrans Lane & Road Closures SR-14 North Wed Mar 1 2023, 9:01AM Lasting 6 hours Full closure lasting 6 hours on Off Ramp for Road Maintenance affecting All lane (s) in District: 7 From: Antelope Valley Freeway, Route 14 Newhall to Placerita Canyon Rd Newhall View on Google Maps ID: C14CA-0003-2023-03-01-09:01:00 Wed Mar 1 2023, 9:01AM 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. The contractors responsibility to submit a Form CEM-2311, Temporary Pedestrian Access Route Contractor Compliance Report, within 2 business days after construction of a temporary pedestrian access route, and a Form CEM-2312, Temporary Pedestrian Access Route Contractor Weekly Report, within 2 business days of completing a weekly inspection. The following elements affect the drivers ability to navigate the intended path: Pavement surface condition, texture, and color. Confirm that AFAD are placed in accordance with the plans and where clearly visible to the AFAD operator and to approaching traffic. The status in LCS will change to APPROVED. The LCS will notify the contractor by email of the approval or rejection. Signs and other devices mounted lower than 7 feet above the temporary pedestrian pathway should not project more than 4 inches into accessible pedestrian facilities. Compute the payment as a force account or as an adjustment of compensation based on a force account analysis. The California Highway Patrol. They are not detectable by persons with visual disabilities.