Confirm the signs display only pre-approved messages and that the messages conform to the Changeable Message Sign Guidelines, and district and Caltrans policy. Verify the pavement is clean and dry and the contractor places the channelizers during conditions that meet the required temperatures. Verify the contractor provides overhead covering, overhead lighting, or both when required. Cold storms bringing wind, rain and low-elevation snow heavy at times are forecast through early March. Midblock worksites should not cause pedestrians to skirt the worksite or make a midblock crossing. 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. Verify visibility and legibility requirements. When AFAD are in use, allow the contractor to use portable vehicle transverse rumble strips, but do not allow the use of a 48-inch-by-48-inch C9A(CA) sign or gate cones. Communication equipment and procedures to follow when communicating with the resident engineers field representatives during contingency plan activation. Anticipated length of time, rounded to the nearest 5 minutes, to pick up the closures. Review the Public Safety section in the contract. 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. Category 3 devices include crash cushions, impact attenuator vehicles, temporary railing, temporary barrier, and end treatments for temporary railings and barriers. Some reviews should take place at night, particularly when a major traffic change has taken place. Refer to the Oversight Resident Engineer Guidelines, Sections 3.2.2(d), Safety, and 5.2.1, Encroachment Permit, for further guidance. Emergency closures can be searched under Statewide. Contact the district traffic manager for assistance with either of these tasks. Withhold some payment from progress pay estimates to cover the cost of removing Type K temporary railing. Call on Caltrans work forces only because of a physical inability of the contractor or a refusal by the contractor to act. 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. Allow the use of paint only if the temporary traffic stripe is not required to be removed. Beginning and ending times for critical work activities for work conducted in a closure. Instead, the district coordinator should contact the statewide contract manager to verify the correct billing rates. At the preconstruction conference, discuss the traffic control plan with the contractor. Verify that the contractor is prepared to comply with TMPs related to work performance. These instances do not require formally approved plans. Scheduled Dates: 06/13/2022 to 01/16/2023. How the contractor will meet the projected rates for material delivery to the job site. This layer is updated from information provided by Caltrans Headquarters Communication Center in support of state emergency response efforts for 2022 incidents. Notify Me. Provide the contractor with the message content and the thresholds used for triggering when the messages will be displayed. 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. Tweets by @caltransdist6. The district railroad liaison agent should report to the Public Utilities Commission any proposed detours that include an at-grade railroad crossing. Based on traffic counts, the district traffic operations office determines times for closures and for night work. Check the exposed surfaces of Type K temporary railing to verify they have received a fresh coat of white paint before initial placement on the job. Hand digging is required unless the location is free of underground utilities. No formalized solution and design applies to all situations. Confirm that advance warning signs for the new taper are located correctly. Verify a minimum clearance of 8 feet between the array and the nearest traffic lane. Verify the lights are not glaring into approaching traffic, especially truck traffic. The following elements affect the drivers ability to navigate the intended path: Pavement surface condition, texture, and color. Verify that one type of crash cushion module is used for a single grouping or array. You may also consult the district Traffic Operations office. If you cannot contact the local CHP coordinator in advance and the officer reports for duty, the fee will be equal to 4 hours of overtime pay and mileage incurred, if any. The change order must clearly state there will be adjustment on the traffic control system item by reason of this change. Make sure that the contractor places the portable radar speed feedback sign systems as shown on Standard Plans T18, T19, T20, and T21 and as far from the traveled way as practical, where it is visible and legible to approaching traffic, taking into account any vertical or horizontal roadway curvatures. Observe the flagging operation to verify that flaggers are using the correct procedures for directing motorists in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1599,(8 CCR 1599) Flaggers, and Chapter 6E, Flagger Control, of the California MUTCD. Determine the methods and equipment the contractor will use for closing lanes, ramps, and roadways, and for flagging and controlling one-way traffic. If sight distance is not adequate, contact the district traffic engineer for suggestions or recommendations. Verify that the contractor uses the LCS Mobile website to status closures in a timely manner. To sign up for the training, submit a training request in Staff Central for this course by following the instructions on the Division of Construction's How to Request Training intranet page. Systems affecting traffic in both directionsInstall the first sign drivers will see traveling in the opposing direction. Imposing a 24-hour-a-day regulatory speed reduction can be difficult to justify and obtain approval for. If properly shielded, most lights can be mounted on construction equipment. 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 the contractor installs the temporary no-passing zone signs if no-passing centerline pavement delineation is obliterated. If the screen blocks motorist visibility, order its removal and consult with the district traffic engineer concerning alternatives. Report an Issue. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Please visit SR 210 Base Line Project's website for the latest news regarding the 210 freeway construction. File completed ADA compliance reports in Category 23, Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, of the project files. Calculate the adjustment on a force account basis. Contract managers direct their respective separate contracts or agreements, such as for rideshare activities, transit activities, and public awareness campaigns. Measure and pay for temporary traffic screen according to the specifications. Avoid these difficulties by bringing the temporary surfacing back onto the existing highway in a square joint. Also, verify that flagging stations are laid out correctly, are visible to approaching traffic, are illuminated during nighttime, and have correct advance warning signs. Keep pedestrian facilities clear of obstructions. Confirm full implementation of approved TMPs in close coordination with the DTM so that the disruption to the traveling public is minimized. Design crossover transitions to the highest geometric standards within tolerable limits of cost. Before work begins, carefully review the plans, specifications, closure charts, and sheets T9 through T17 of the Standard Plans. After installation, review the screen placement, especially near entrance and exit ramps. 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. Additional devices are placed in sequence, moving in the direction of the traffic flow. Confirm the contractor maintains barricades in good condition and keeps the reflective surfaces clean. To confirm that contractors can access LCS and LCS Mobile, do the following before work begins: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/training. If an impasse occurs, the district COZEEP coordinator and the designated CHP division office contact should act as the second level of review. Verify construction area signs are from a commercial sign manufacturer and have a Type 3 or higher grade retroreflective sheeting. The Caltrans QuickMap drop down menu labeled Options enables the layer to be turned on or off. A square joint is even more necessary when asphalt concrete joins concrete, because at night and during rainy weather, the joints often stand out more prominently than traffic lane lines. It includes public awareness campaigns, motorist information, demand management, incident management, system management, alternate route planning, and construction methods and staging. Verify that Type 1 and Type 2 flashing arrow signs comply with the specification requirements, including number of panel lights, display modes, power source, and devices to plumb and level the trailer. 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. For guidelines on publicizing information, refer to Section 1-206, Relations With the Media and Traveling Public, of this manual. Reviews the contractors contingency plan. If they dont, the Standard Special Provisions govern. Be aggressive in seeking changes to improve the situation. Review Section 84-2.03, Construction, of the. 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. 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. When pilot vehicles are used, radios are required. Portable delineators are paid for as part of the contract item for the traffic control system. Confirm portable signal systems comply with the requirements in Section 12-3.33, Portable Signal Systems, of the Standard Specifications. 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. Request an impact study for ramp closures of short duration where the possibility of adverse results or sufficient public concern exists to identify effects on adjacent businesses. 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. Refer to Part 6, Chapter 6D, "Pedestrian and Worker Safety," of the California MUTCD. Where possible, compensate for a required reduction of one by an improvement of another. Closures that will reduce horizontal or vertical clearances require even more notification. The specifications require temporary traffic screen to have 3-foot-long openings spaced at 200-foot intervals.