Clearly identify early-finish and late-finish milestones for every major activity. Document this inspection in the daily report; indicate weather, traffic conditions, and time of inspection. The contractor is responsible for accommodating pedestrians through or around the work zone. Move the workers and equipment onto the closed lanes only after all system components are in place. Design crossover transitions to the highest geometric standards within tolerable limits of cost. Please use an alternate route. The transition should be accessed before such features. CHP policy and the COZEEP agreement require that a sergeant or higher ranked officer be assigned to oversee COZEEP officers if there are more than 4 officers assigned to a project. Determine what construction area signs should be placed before work begins for the entire project and before each stage of the project. If the screen blocks motorist visibility, order its removal and consult with the district traffic engineer concerning alternatives. If the portable signal system is out of operation, the contractor must provide flaggers to control the traffic until the traffic signals are in operation. 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. Below are Twitter Feeds from Caltrans District 6 and District 7 with updates. Confirm supporting steel pipes are placed on the traffic side of the screen so that if a panel becomes dislodged, the plywood will fall away from traffic. CHP Careers. This will be paid under a contract bid item. Ideally, the assistant resident engineer should be able to communicate directly with the contractors maintenance person by radio or cell phone. Camino, CA 95709 If the equipment is not available, make other arrangements as soon as possible. The contractor will not be able to access projects in LCS after the completion date. 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. 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. Request a list of Category 2 temporary traffic control devices to be used on the project and copies of their Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) acceptance letters. Verify portable flashing beacons operate according to the specifications. For public convenience, such as routing traffic through detours when not shown on the plans and when ordered by the engineer, providing flaggers is change order work for which Caltrans pays 100 percent. For nighttime operations for contractor staff, the law recommends but does not require ANSI 107-2004 Class 3 garments. The following determine the safe speed of a vehicle: Design the temporary roadway for speeds consistent with the permanent roadway. The activities would, therefore, cause the closure to remain past the time allowed in the closure charts. District 4 Planned Lane Closures Search for Lane Closure information using the options below. Chapter 2: Safety and Traffic, Section 2: Traffic. Closures are reported and managed using the web-based Lane Closure System (LCS) Mobile application. Use these guidelines when necessary during construction to make changes in traffic control plans. Field adjustments to the traffic handling plans are frequent occurrences. Do not hide the taper of a traffic control system behind a vertical or horizontal curve. Periodically review the portable signal system to document its maintenance. Shift traffic to one side or the other, but do not split it into two traffic streams. 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 cost estimate should include an estimated number of COZEEP service hours and travel time converted into an equivalent dollar cost. Workers may operate vehicles opposite the flow of traffic inside a closed lane only with the prior authorization of the resident engineer. Portable delineators are paid for as part of the contract item for the traffic control system. 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. 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. Confine the work area to as short a distance as practical. Do not use the contract item for temporary crash cushion modules to pay for temporary crash cushion modules that are placed to fulfill the requirements of the Public Safety section. Verify all new and used temporary railing elements comply with requirements for end connection and surface finish. It is imperative that the regulatory speed limit be posted only in areas of the project where required and only for the duration of the conditions justifying the reduction as discussed in the speed reduction order provided by district Traffic Operations staff. Remind the contractor to notify the regional notification centers before digging for the installation of signposts. California code are designated by (CA). Significant traffic effectan individual traffic delay of 30 minutes or more above normal travel time during recurring congestion on the existing facility. Refer to Part 6, Chapter 6D, "Pedestrian and Worker Safety," of the California MUTCD. For a detailed discussion of acceptable temporary delineation methods, refer to Section 4-12, Temporary Traffic Control, of this manual. Verify construction area signs are from a commercial sign manufacturer and have a Type 3 or higher grade retroreflective sheeting. Additional signs ordered by the resident engineer are paid for as extra work. If an existing pedestrian route will be affected by the work activities, verify the project includes Bid Item No. When crossovers require the removal of median barriers or protective devices, review conditions and, where possible, maintain the integrity of the remaining portions of the devices. During the preconstruction conference, discuss: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/forms. No formalized solution and design applies to all situations. Caltrans announced a 59-hour weekend closure of Seacliff off and on ramps on southbound Highway 101 in Ventura County . Consult with your CSC, construction traffic manager, and DTM to discuss 24-hour-a-day speed reductions. Verify that traffic handling devices meet the visibility and legibility requirements. Review with the contractor how flaggers will communicate with each other, with pilot cars, and with workers inside the controlled area. 18h. Review Sections 12-4.04, Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, and 16-2.02, Temporary Pedestrian Facilities, of the Standard Specifications for the temporary pedestrian facilities requirements. Information such as lane closure charts and road user costs will be added to the TMP once the project moves into the . Lane Closures Emergency closures can be searched under District or Statewide. Under the agreement, Caltrans pays the CHP for furnishing officers and cars for construction zones. Similarly, certain striping operations require the operator to operate against live traffic because of clearances. Verify that the color of the portable transverse rumble strips is black or orange and arranged in accordance with Standard Plan T13. Verify that temporary automated end of queue warning systems comply with the requirements in Section 12-3.39 Temporary End of Queue Warning System, of the Standard Special Provisions. The public distribution of the environmental document includes local businesses that may be affected and notifies them of any public hearing. Such conditions may alter the apparent pattern of the roadway and cause an eradicated line to appear to be a lane line. In accordance with the agreement, cancellations received less than 24 hours before work is to begin will be charged a cancellation fee of $50. Refer to Section 4-1202C (1a), "Lane Closure System," of this manual. 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. Also refer to Section 2-2, Traffic, of this manual, which provides guidance and a general overview of providing a safe and convenient passage of public traffic through the construction area and is complementary to this section. During routine visits to the project, construction engineers should also review signing, delineation, construction contingency plans, and general traffic handling. The contractor compliance report forms are available at: Verify the flashing arrow sign trailer can be leveled and plumbed. The project has sufficient funds available to pay for the CHP support. Verify the contractor maintains all traffic control devices in good working order throughout the projects life. Verify the contractor follows the notification and signing requirements before setting up any traffic control systems. Do not allow the use of power from private parties to power the temporary signal system. 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. Initiate and obtain CHP sign-off of Form CEM-2101, COZEEP Daily Report. At the end of each day, report to the district COZEEP coordinator the COZEEP services used during that week. Routinely inspect temporary pedestrian facilities for compliance. The path must be stable, firm, and slip resistant. 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. 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. 2 Comments. The Changeable Message Sign Guidelines developed by the Division of Traffic Operations provide a listing of approved abbreviations for PCMSs. Include appropriate signage. Allow the use of paint only if the temporary traffic stripe is not required to be removed. 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. Verify the contractor delineates a PCMS with a taper consisting of nine traffic cones. To confirm that contractors can access LCS and LCS Mobile, do the following before work begins: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/training. Reported closures to include freeway mainline, local roads, and interchange ramps. During daylight operations, the vehicles facing oncoming traffic should have their headlights and their flashing amber lights turned on at all times. A contractors failure to perform is cause to suspend work. Verify temporary flashing beacon systems are relocated as work progresses according to the specifications. Refer to Section 8-1.06, Suspensions, of the. Verify a minimum clearance of 8 feet between the array and the nearest traffic lane. Review Sections 12-6, Temporary Pavement Delineation and 84-2, Traffic Stripes and Pavement Markings, of the Standard Specifications for temporary pavement delineation requirements. Time and mileage are based on officers starting and stopping times at their reporting station and include travel to and from the project. During night operations, the vehicles should have their headlights turned off and their hazard lights and flashing amber lights turned on. Category 3 devices include crash cushions, impact attenuator vehicles, temporary railing, temporary barrier, and end treatments for temporary railings and barriers. 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. Work zone activities can disrupt the publics mobility and access. The records form may vary according to the magnitude and complexity of the subject. When pedestrians are routed adjacent to live traffic, provide barrier protection to prevent vehicles from entering the pedestrian facility. Check with the COZEEP coordinator to determine location of the nearest CHP office that will be supporting your project. 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. If a contractor is unable to access the LCS Mobile web page, obtain the closure status from the contractor and notify the transportation management center. Anticipated times for beginning the closure pickup. 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. 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. Refer to Section 4-1202C (1a), Lane Closure System, of this manual. Inspect crash cushion modules to confirm they comply with the specification and manufacturer requirements. Make sure the temporary automated end of queue warning system is in operation only during work, unless special provisions require one for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for certain construction activities. The closure requests are stored with a SAVED status. The LCS will send the contractors employees a unique password by email after the accounts are created. Request the guidelines from Construction headquarters. The CHP sorts and subtotals the COZEEP service summary by project, including cost information. ALT ALT To protect the highway during construction, improvement, or maintenance operations. For construction projects awarded after June 30, 2021, all records are to be stored electronically in the Caltrans Falcon electronic document management system (FalconDMS). If an impasse occurs, the district COZEEP coordinator and the designated CHP division office contact should act as the second level of review. Verify that the impact attenuator vehicle complies with all specification requirements. For public safety, when flaggers are not shown on the plans or specified and when ordered by the engineer, providing flaggers is change order work for which Caltrans pays 100 percent. . Do not sever or move a pedestrian route for nonconstruction activities such as parking for vehicles and equipment. Contract managers direct their respective separate contracts or agreements, such as for rideshare activities, transit activities, and public awareness campaigns. Anticipated times to place and compact temporary asphalt tapers once paving is complete and before opening to traffic. 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. Anticipate needs for special treatments such as lighting. Dansher Rd. 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. If advanced flaggers or additional flaggers are not shown or specified, then Caltrans pays 100 percent by change order. If the pedestrian facility existing before construction began was accessible to pedestrians with disabilities, the one provided during construction should also be accessible. @CaltransDistrict7 crews are working to clear the roadway to make it safe for travel. 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. Verify Category 3 temporary traffic control devices are the type shown on the Authorized Material List for Highway Safety Features. An impact attenuator vehicle must be used for the placement and removal of temporary traffic control devices when required by the contract. Require ballast for drums according to manufacturer specifications. 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. 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. Verify the base is shaped to prevent delineators from rolling if stuck by vehicles. Caltrans reimburses CHP officers who provide COZEEP services on overtime at time and a half. Invoices should include the agreement number and be submitted monthly in arrears, in triplicate, within 60 calendar days of date of service. Verify barricade construction complies with Section 12-3.10, Barricades, of the Standard Specifications and sheet A73C, "Delineators, Channelizers, and Barricades," of the Standard Plans. Verify temporary or permanent pavement delineation is in place before opening the traveled way to traffic. 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. Once the district COZEEP coordinator receives the COZEEP daily reports, they should be logged into the COZEEP service summary to track COZEEP use. Avoid traffic splits if possible. Facilitates review and approval of TMP measures and planned lane closure requests. Refer to Section 12-4.02C(10), End of Queue Monitoring and Warning With Truck Mounted Changeable Message Sign, of the revised, Multiple closures and inter-project coordinationAvoid multiple closures with overlapping sign patterns. Serves as a liaison between Construction, the DTM, and the TMP manager. Acting as a resource for the resident engineer, construction engineer, DTM, and TMP manager during TMP implementation and reviewing the contractors construction contingency plan. Road closures and delays are subject to change due to weather. Verify that the contractor has all components on hand before setting up any traffic control system and that all components meet the specifications requirements. 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. Economy will be a factor only as necessary to obtain balance between benefits and resources. Request a certificate of compliance for Type K temporary railing. Verify that the contractor schedules and conducts a meeting to discuss the operation of impact attenuator vehicle as required under Section 12-3.23A(4), Quality Assurance, of the Standard Specifications. In addition, it is recommended that Construction field staff take the online training every 3 years as a refresher. This requirement may mean closing an extra lane. During the inspection process, check that all contractor-installed finished elements comply with dimensions and installation requirements. Scheduled Times: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Expected Delay from Traffic Control due to Road Closure. The contractor is responsible for accommodating pedestrians through or around the work zone whenever the work disrupts pedestrian facilities. Check that the attenuator meets the test level requirement for the posted speed limit. 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. Verify that crash cushion module arrays are installed according to the manufacturers instructions. Caltrans is working to clear the roads in order to reopen them. After placing components of stationary closures, the contractor may place the impact attenuator vehicle in advance of the work area to protect workers and traffic. The contractor must submit a work plan and obtain authorization to proceed before starting work. Do not permit rocks, concrete, or other hard objects to be used for this purpose. The design phase of a project considers accommodating pedestrians through or around the work zone. If sight distance is not adequate, contact the district traffic engineer for suggestions or recommendations. Regulatory speed limit signing may be considered during work activities when workers are present on foot and have direct exposure to vehicular traffic. Review Section 84-2.03, Construction, of the. Call (805) 781-5252 | Caltrans Road Information | Open LIST in New Tab | Open MAP in New Tab PLEASE REMEMBER TO SLOW DOWN WHEN DRIVING THROUGH WORK ZONES AND ALLOW ADDITIONAL TIME WHEN TRAVELING THROUGH THE AFFECTED AREA List of Road Closures - Open List in New Tab Review the project plans and sheets T1A, T1B, and T2 of the Standard Plans. 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. Verify that temporary traffic stripe tape for use more than 14 days is applied according to the specifications, and temporary traffic stripe tape to remain in use 14 days or less is applied according to the manufacturers instructions.

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