Avoids putting pedestrians into conflicts with work vehicles, equipment, and operations and with vehicles moving through or around the job site. A TMP is a program of activities for minimizing or alleviating work-related traffic delays through traffic-handling practices and strategies. Evaluate the COZEEP use criteria for complete highway closures and nighttime closures of one or more lanes on multilane highways. The CHP will submit the COZEEP service summary electronically for payment with a confirming hard copy to the district COZEEP coordinator. Allow only the use of sandbags when it is necessary to weigh down sign standards to prevent the wind from overturning them. Changes to any of these plans may alter the need for temporary crash cushion modules. Consult with the district traffic engineer for other acceptable means to protect the sign instead of the Type K temporary railing required by the specifications. Inspect all traffic control devices to verify conformity with the specifications. The activities would, therefore, cause the closure to remain past the time allowed in the closure charts. In accordance with the agreement, cancellations received less than 24 hours before work is to begin will be charged a cancellation fee of $50. Do not allow the use of a damaged impact attenuator vehicle. 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. Verify staking of railing according to sheet T3B of the Standard Plans. Caltrans is working to clear the roads in order to reopen them. flags for daytime closure. 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). 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. Caltrans and the CHP have an interagency agreement that is the basis for the Construction Zone Enhanced Enforcement Program (COZEEP). Verify the contractor notifies and cooperates with local authorities wherever the local authorities regulate traffic. Traffic cones are paid for as part of the contract item for the traffic control system. QuickMap Know before you go. 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. Caltrans should order early pickup only when traveler and worker safety will not be compromised. This will be paid under a contract bid item. Do not allow the use of commercial pallets that exceed the maximum height. Damaged barricades should be repaired at the contractors expense, regardless of the cause, including damage by public traffic. Midblock worksites should not cause pedestrians to skirt the worksite or make a midblock crossing. Look in the resident engineers pending file for design assumptions and estimate calculations. Take the following steps before work begins: Discuss any flagging operation with the contractor before the operation begins. Make sure that portable transverse rumble strips are placed before closing the lane to traffic. Verify the contractor removes traffic-handling equipment and devices from the job site when they are no longer needed for controlling traffic. CHP invoices will include monthly charges for services provided. Verify that portable delineators meet the dimension requirements. Refer to Section 12-6, Temporary Pavement Delineation and Section 12-7 Temporary Pavement Delineation for Seal Coats, of the Standard Specifications for temporary signing requirements for no-passing zones. Depending on the complexity of the work or the magnitude of anticipated effects, a TMP may provide closure charts, standard special provisions for maintaining traffic, traffic control plans, andfor major projectsa separate comprehensive report. Do not use a reduced regulatory speed limit as a substitute for other means of creating a safe roadway. Key personnel involved in traffic control have responsibilities as follows. Temporary full freeway closures of all lanes in the same direction of travel. The purpose of the gaps is to allow drivers and passengers of vehicles to get behind the barrier in case of a disabled vehicle. The Angeles FOREST Highway is under our jurisdiction and closures for this highway can be found on our website. For this reason, district coordinators should not return an invoice to the CHP because the billing rates shown on the invoice do not agree with the rates in the contract. Adequate maneuver room at critical points is an important factor in preventing accidents. 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. Call on Caltrans work forces only because of a physical inability of the contractor or a refusal by the contractor to act. Beginning and ending times for critical work activities for work conducted in a closure. 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. To confirm that contractors can access LCS and LCS Mobile, do the following before work begins: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/training. The traffic control plan should be appropriate for anticipated conditions that may occur during construction. Anticipate needs for special treatments such as lighting. Supplemental construction work may be necessary to retain the existing roadways effective operating characteristics. The contractor bears costs and expenses for additional support from the CHP, and Caltrans deducts associated costs from monies due the contractor. District Construction should review the traffic control plan before the district submits the plans, specifications, and estimate to headquarters. 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. Twenty-four-hour-a-day regulatory speed reductions require coordination with the local CHP office before implementation. 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. A desirable standard consists of full width lanes plus an effective width of constructed shoulder. Major lane closuresthose expected to result in significant traffic effects despite the implementation of TMPs. 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. BOX 942874, MS-32 SACRAMENTO, CA 94274 PHONE (916) 653-0548 Making Conservation TTY 711 a California Way of Life. 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. Do not allow the use of nonretroreflective portable signs during hours of darkness. The contract item price includes the costs of maintaining, replacing, and repairing channelizers. Verify the contractor maintains all traffic control devices in good working order throughout the projects life. District 4 Planned Lane Closures Search for Lane Closure information using the options below. Verify portable radar speed feedback sign systems comply with the requirements in Section 12-3.37 Portable Radar Speed Feedback Sign Systems of the Standard Specifications. Once the district COZEEP coordinator receives the COZEEP daily reports, they should be logged into the COZEEP service summary to track COZEEP use. The following elements affect the drivers ability to navigate the intended path: Pavement surface condition, texture, and color. Emerald Grove Ave from Riverview Av to End of County Maintained Road. Establishing continuity is especially necessary if previous traffic shifts have created confusing or conflicting diagonal joints and have eradicated pavement markings. The special provisions provide detail for railroad requirements including contractors responsibilities with the railroads to move materials or equipment within the limits of the railroad property. Category 1 devices include traffic cones, plastic traffic drums, portable delineators, and channelizers. Verify that the contractor has all components on hand before setting up any traffic control system and that all components meet the specifications requirements. Road closures and delays are subject to change due to weather. This layer is updated from information provided by Caltrans Headquarters Communication Center in support of state emergency response efforts for 2022 incidents. Under the agreement, Caltrans pays the CHP for furnishing officers and cars for construction zones. Verify that the contractor is prepared to comply with TMPs related to work performance. Directs the termination or modification of active planned lane closure operations when traffic delays become significant, without compromising traveler or worker safety. Construction signs should be covered or removed whenever they no longer serve a purpose. Some districts have adopted a practice of providing motorists additional warning by displaying information a mile or more in advance of the closure using portable or fixed changeable message signs. Contractor will collect 7 day 24 hour traffic counts from Caltrans. Verify that crash cushion module arrays are installed according to the manufacturers instructions. 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. Determine the methods and equipment the contractor will use for closing lanes, ramps, and roadways, and for flagging and controlling one-way traffic. Discuss the contingency plan at the project partnering or preconstruction meeting. Verify visibility and legibility requirements. Consideration for worker safety and the safe movement of traffic through work zones starts with planning. Sometimes through traffic tends to follow an exiting vehicle. Contact Construction at headquarters for a current hard copy. They are not detectable by persons with visual disabilities. The cost of providing flaggers is included in the bid item cost for portable signal systems. Read More. In metropolitan areas, this type of warning may be feasible with cooperation of the transportation management center. Routinely inspect temporary pedestrian facilities for compliance. Work zone activities can disrupt the publics mobility and access. 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. Where the prevailing speed of the approach is limited by alignment, the design speed should be equal to the prevailing speed of the approach roadway. Maintain railings and walkways in good condition. 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. Type K temporary railing placed within 10 feet of a traffic lane requires a reflector on each rail unit. Click on any marker to get project details as of March 1, 2023. When evaluating cost reduction proposals and change orders requested by the contractor, take into account the costs and savings for COZEEP services. In that case, portable flashing beacons are paid for as part of the contract item for the traffic control system. Verify that the trailer bearing the sign can be leveled and that the sign operates within the required minimum and maximum heights. Review the specification requirements and sheet T4 of the Standard Plans. Verify the temporary flashing beacon system includes a backup power source and automatic transfer switches. Obtain the information of trained contractor representatives, including whether they will be requesting or providing a status of closures, or both. The project engineer should include adequate COZEEP funds in the project estimate. Night construction activities, such as replacing pavement slab, replacing bridge joint seals, and replacing pavement markers, that can create an unexpected condition for driverseven those familiar with the highway. 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. Be aware that reductions in the width or number of lanes affect the capacity and flow of traffic. 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. The project engineer should consult with the resident engineer to determine which specific construction operations should use COZEEP and use that as the basis of the initial funding. A G20-2 "END ROAD WORK" sign, as appropriate, shall be placed at the end of the lane closure unless the end of work area is obvious or ends within a larger project's limits. The following COZEEP use criteria do not form an all-inclusive list. Weekend Closure of Seacliff Ramps on Highway 101. During the preconstruction conference, discuss: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/forms. Section 7-1.04, Public Safety, requires that the contractor provide for the safety of the public during construction. After installation, review the screen placement, especially near entrance and exit ramps. Verify that automated work zone information systems comply with the general system functionality, motorist information messages, system communications, traffic data acquisition, and user interface specification requirements. The path must have a clear width of no less than 48 inches. Cold storms bringing wind, rain and low-elevation snow heavy at times are forecast through early March. Consult with your CSC, construction traffic manager, and DTM to discuss 24-hour-a-day speed reductions. Obtain required submittals for the systems in accordance with Section 87-14 Radar Speed Feedback Sign Systems, of the Standard Specifications. Compare the traffic control plan to site conditions. 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. 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 change order must clearly state there will be adjustment on the traffic control system item by reason of this change. Reviews the TMP and traffic contingency plan for constructability issues. All closure information is continually updated and subject to change. Samples of activities that may require a contingency plan: A construction contingency plan describes: The contractor verifies or updates the contingency plan at the same time as submitting the written schedule of planned closures. The Caltrans QuickMap drop down menu labeled Options enables the layer to be turned on or off. Construction area signs, except those used in traffic control systems for closures, are paid for as a lump sum item. EL DORADO, Calif. (KTXL) - A rockslide closed off both directions of Highway 50 near Echo Summit for hours Friday. Confirm the contractor provides a temporary pedestrian access route (TPAR) nearby, off the traveled way, when the construction activities require the closure of an existing pedestrian route. Scheduled Dates: 06/13/2022 to 01/16/2023. Verify that the impact attenuator vehicle complies with all specification requirements. Calculate the adjustment on a force account basis. The district railroad liaison agent should report to the Public Utilities Commission any proposed detours that include an at-grade railroad crossing. Do not allow the use of sandbags. Caltrans contracts, procedures, and guidelines form the basis for traffic-control measures throughout its construction projects and establish a baseline for operations statewide. Use alternate methods to delineate this type of surface. Refer to Section 4-1203B (14), Portable Changeable Message Signs, of this manual. Closures are reported and managed using the web-based Lane Closure System (LCS) Mobile application. Verify TPARs are constructed in compliance with the requirements in Section 12-4.04, Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, of the. 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. Place a barrier across the full width of a closed sidewalk. Rural locations with a high volume of truck traffic, steep downgrades, or both. If advanced flaggers or additional flaggers are not shown or specified, then Caltrans pays 100 percent by change order. Confirm that the contractors closure requests comply with the closure charts. Whenever physically possible, establish and maintain a safely traversable area outside the delineated roadway wide enough for a clear recovery zone. Include appropriate signage. Check that the sign complies with the visibility and legibility requirements. Maintain written records of orders given and actions taken. Confirm that the contractors are coordinating placement and pickup of the closure so that the traffic control system is maintained in accordance with the. Urgent, unpredictable situationsminor or of short durationcan arise during the work and should be addressed using engineering judgment. To order work by the CHP, complete and use Form CEM-2102, COZEEP/ MAZEEP Task Order. Before ordering the work, and while preparing the task order, check that: CHP support is appropriate for the type of work to be performed. Operation work schedule with a timeline set at 20-minute intervals. If the contractors activities interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic, contact the contractor and request correction of the deficiency. Subsequent relocations of each barricade are paid for as extra work using the force account method. Document this inspection in the daily report; indicate weather, traffic conditions, and time of inspection. Confirm flaggers are wearing American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-compliant garments in accordance with the Construction Safety Orders of the California Department of Industrial Relations, or the prime contractors or subcontractors Injury and Illness Prevention Program or Code of Safe Practices, whichever is more stringent. The contractor will not be able to access projects in LCS after the completion date. Verify Type K temporary railing is placed on a firm, stable foundation uniformly graded throughout the entire length of the railing. Refer to Section 7-1.04, Public Safety, of the. Portable delineators are paid for as part of the contract item for the traffic control system. During daylight operations, the vehicles facing oncoming traffic should have their headlights and their flashing amber lights turned on at all times. Containment may require modestly increasing the spacing between signs or require the placing of additional signs. The public distribution of the environmental document includes local businesses that may be affected and notifies them of any public hearing. Verify the planned temporary signal system includes a backup power source and automatic transfer switches. If a change order is processed that requires COZEEP support, and it is estimated that existing state-furnished materials funding for COZEEP is not sufficient, include additional funding for COZEEP as part of the change order. @CHP_Chico. 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. Scheduled Times: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Expected Delay from Traffic Control due to Road Closure. Visualize what effects changing conditions of visibility and lighting will create. Confirm that AFAD are placed in accordance with the plans and where clearly visible to the AFAD operator and to approaching traffic. Provide notification of planned sidewalk closures. If you exit without completing the training, you will have to start over. For details related to preconstruction conferences, refer to Section 5-003, Preconstruction Conferences with the Contractor, of this manual. Unknown time of reopening. Verify the contractor completely installs the traffic control system before commencing work. The contractor is responsible for the replacement expenses. Review the requests to avoid oversights and overbooking. Verify that the line of sight visibility in the field meets sight distance standards. Review the Public Safety section in the contract. Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS) are required only during times, places, or activities stated in the plans and specifications and are not required when the traffic control system is nonoperational or for discretionary use. Then install in sequence all remaining signs and devices in the opposing direction of travel. Closure Search County All Counties Selected Counties: Alameda Contra Costa Marin Napa San Francisco San Mateo Santa Clara Solano Sonoma Route (s) All Routes Selected Routes: 1 4 9 12 13 17 24 25 29 35 37 61 77 80 82 84
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