Verify the crash cushion array is in place before opening traffic lanes adjacent to the protected obstacle. Visit Quickmap@dot.ca.gov for latest road info. Retain documentation of these reviews in Category 6, Safety, of the project records. If the contractor requests additional CHP support beyond what the project plan includes, you may, if appropriate, write a change order. Verify the contractor removes traffic-handling equipment and devices from the job site when they are no longer needed for controlling traffic. At the end of the shift, the senior CHP officer onsite should estimate travel time and mileage for each officer from the project site to the CHP office. The LCS will send the contractors employees a unique password by email after the accounts are created. Obliterated traffic stripes and markings should not be visible to drivers as pavement delineation during the day, at night, and under all weather conditions. Removal of the traffic control systemRemove all workers and equipment from the roadway. Verify that no fixed objects, such as cabinets or poles, will reduce the path width at any point. Key personnel involved in traffic control have responsibilities as follows. Sep 21 2022 05:56 PM. The request may be processed under the G-12 process or require a California Transportation Commission supplemental vote. Any part of the project within the limits stated in the order becomes a legal speed zone when signs are placed. 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. Process change orders for bid items that require traffic control that are not caused by an ordered change for a contract item or items. Daytime ramp closures do not usually need COZEEP. Traffic Control Plans (TCP) and/or Detour Plans are reviewed and managed by the Right of Way Management Section and are required for all construction work within the road right of way which modifies vehicular, bicycle and/or pedestrian traffic patterns and are necessary to ensure the safe and efficient movement of traffic through construction Maintain written records of orders given and actions taken. The public distribution of the environmental document includes local businesses that may be affected and notifies them of any public hearing. The project has sufficient funds available to pay for the CHP support. Results will display in a new window. The special bulbs used with solar signs have much narrower beams than conventional bulbs and, therefore, require greater care while being aimed. 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. The lump sum payment for this item includes all costs for placement, operation, maintenance, relocation, and removal of the Automated Work Zone Information System. 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. Discuss the contingency plan at the project partnering or preconstruction meeting. Closures that will reduce horizontal or vertical clearances require even more notification. Confirm that portable delineators remain upright when unattended, otherwise require the contractor to place a ballast on the delineators base. Anticipate needs for special treatments such as lighting. Design crossover transitions to the highest geometric standards within tolerable limits of cost. 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. Specification details for manufacture of signs is provided on the Caltrans Sign Specifications webpage (for CA coded signs) or in the FHWA Standard Highway Signs Book (for MUTCD coded signs). Additional funds may be obtained for capital projects and maintenance funded projects as follows: The resident engineer and project engineer share responsibilities for COZEEP implementation and funding allocation. Tweets by @caltransdist6. District Construction should request an impact study for proposed prolonged ramp closures not formally considered in the planning or design phase. Refer to Section 4-1202C (1a), "Lane Closure System," of this manual. Hand digging is required unless the location is free of underground utilities. Verify that temporary traffic control devices comply with the contract requirements. Look in the resident engineers pending file for design assumptions and estimate calculations. The contract item price also includes the costs of work necessary to restore channelizers damaged by public traffic. The Butterfly Lane Pedestrian Undercrossing in Montecito is open following a major improvement project. Caltrans contracts, procedures, and guidelines form the basis for traffic-control measures throughout its construction projects and establish a baseline for operations statewide. Retroreflective sheeting on channelizers. The resident engineer may accept use of contractor-proposed devices on the Authorized Material List for Highway Safety Features. A TMP is a program of activities for minimizing or alleviating work-related traffic delays through traffic-handling practices and strategies. During the course of work, monitor the contractors activities to verify closures are statused in LCS as follows: The LCS will notify the resident engineers and designated inspectors by email when the contractor changes the status of a closure. The following guidelines are intended only to guide engineering judgment and ingenuity: Following are guidelines for the design of roadways carrying traffic through work zones. 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. 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. Closures are reported and managed using the web-based Lane Closure System (LCS) Mobile application. When changes are necessary, make one change at a time. Reviews the contractors contingency plan. Urgent, unpredictable situationsminor or of short durationcan arise during the work and should be addressed using engineering judgment. The following elements affect the drivers ability to navigate the intended path: Pavement surface condition, texture, and color. Verify the contractor installs the temporary no-passing zone signs if no-passing centerline pavement delineation is obliterated. If the contractors activities require the closure of one accessible pedestrian facility, provide a travel path that replicates, if possible, the most desirable characteristics of the existing walkway. During routine visits to the project, construction engineers should also review signing, delineation, construction contingency plans, and general traffic handling. 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. 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. During the inspection, drive through the system as though you had no knowledge of the work zone. 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. When work activities are complete for the day, verify that the contractor removes or covers the signs. Require ballast for drums according to manufacturer specifications. Verify a minimum clearance of 8 feet between the array and the nearest traffic lane. For conditions shown on the plans that need adjustment, discuss proposed changes with the district Traffic Operations Office. Also confirm it in writing using Form CEM-2103, COZEEP/MAZEEP Cancellation Form. Once contact is made, the CHP coordinator will return the completed cancellation form. 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. Consider additional signage and temporary lighting for crossovers. 2. The contractor should develop a plan for handling emergencies and emergency vehicles in the control zone. Review Sections 12-6, Temporary Pavement Delineation and 84-2, Traffic Stripes and Pavement Markings, of the Standard Specifications for temporary pavement delineation requirements. 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. Do not permit any closures until the contractor submits this plan and it is authorized in accordance with the specifications. Verify removal of any temporary delineation that conflicts with any subsequent or new traffic pattern for the area. The following guidelines are for measuring and paying for various traffic control devices for construction areas. As a last resort, the state representative has authority to stop the contractors operation, wholly or in part, or take appropriate action when public safety is jeopardized. Acting as a resource for the resident engineer, construction engineer, DTM, and TMP manager during TMP implementation and reviewing the contractors construction contingency plan. Flashing arrow signs are paid for as part of the contract item for the traffic control system. Verify the base is shaped to prevent rolling if struck by vehicles. If automated flagger assistance devices (AFAD) bid item is not shown on the bid item list, providing AFAD is change order work. Routinely inspect temporary pedestrian facilities for compliance. CHP Careers. Withhold some payment from progress pay estimates to cover the cost of removing temporary crash cushion modules. Then remove the devices and signs in the reverse order of placement. To protect the highway from damage during storms. The Caltrans representative can suspend the contract work. Economy will be a factor only as necessary to obtain balance between benefits and resources. 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. Construction situations frequently require a lateral shifting of traffic in relation to the normal path of travel and may involve dropping a lane. 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. For a detailed discussion of acceptable temporary delineation methods, refer to Section 4-12, Temporary Traffic Control, of this manual. Pedestrian facilities must be surfaced with asphalt concrete, portland cement concrete, or timber. Chapter 4: Construction Details, Section 12: Temporary Traffic Control. 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. 18h. Caltrans lane closure charts. 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. The last level of review will be the COZEEP statewide coordinator. Consult with the district traffic manager for assistance with these items. TMPs should be consistent with the Final Rule guidelines for developing and implementing the policy. 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 Withhold some payment from progress pay estimates to cover the cost of removing Type K temporary railing. Caltrans. 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. Twenty-four-hour-a-day regulatory speed reductions require coordination with the local CHP office before implementation. Order repainting when needed. Make sure that portable transverse rumble strips are placed before closing the lane to traffic. Avoid sharply angled tapers. 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. The California MUTCD Part 6 contains figures that can be adapted for traffic-handling plans. Review the Public Safety section in the contract. Request the user interface software and provide it to the Transportation Management Center for installation. Coordinate with the district public information office to provide the public with information on planned project road closures, new road openings, traffic rerouting, and changes in traffic conditions. 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 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. Rural locations with a high volume of truck traffic, steep downgrades, or both. Similarly, certain striping operations require the operator to operate against live traffic because of clearances. 555 were here. Restore all signs and signals to normal operation. Do not use the contract item for Type K temporary railing to pay for temporary railing that is placed to fulfill the requirements of the Public Safety section. This notification allows Caltrans to coordinate work within the highway corridor. 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. The design phase of a project considers accommodating pedestrians through or around the work zone. Ramps and connectorsManaging ramps and connectors within a closure requires additional consideration. In addition to adjustments for ordered changes, process change orders that adjust compensation when increased or decreased closures are required because of underruns or overruns in the engineers estimated quantities. 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. It is an enhancement tool for construction zones and is not intended as a replacement for other temporary traffic control measures. 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. Major lane closuresthose expected to result in significant traffic effects despite the implementation of TMPs. Verify that covers placed on sign panels completely block out any messages so that the messages cannot be seen day or night. A person with a visual disability traveling with the aid of a long cane must be able to detect it. Treat the traffic lanethe path the car is intended to followas a critical element of the roadway. Below are Twitter Feeds from Caltrans District 6 and District 7 with updates. Visualize what effects changing conditions of visibility and lighting will create. Section 2-1, Safety, of this manual covers the responsibilities of the districts construction safety coordinator (CSC) who should periodically review the traffic handling for each project. Temporary crash cushions may be installed on wooden pallets as an option. Verify the traveled way is free of obstructions and residue before opening the area to traffic. Work zone activities can disrupt the publics mobility and access. 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. Verify the lights are dimmed at night and set on bright during daylight hours. If a change order is needed to add a permanent facility, contact the district Design Unit to develop plans. 07/23/2020 State Route 210 Base Line Update (PDF) Agendas & Minutes. Subsequent relocations of each barricade are paid for as extra work using the force account method. During night operations, the vehicles should have their headlights turned off and their hazard lights and flashing amber lights turned on. The path must have a clear width of no less than 48 inches. Check that the attenuator meets the test level requirement for the posted speed limit. If flaggers are to be used, have flaggers take their stations; then move workers and equipment onto the road. The contractor will not be able to access projects in LCS after the completion date. The contractor compliance report forms are available at: Verify the flashing arrow sign trailer can be leveled and plumbed. 1. EL DORADO, Calif. (KTXL) - A rockslide closed off both directions of Highway 50 near Echo Summit for hours Friday. Contractors are required to request closures using the Caltrans Lane Closure System (LCS) and status closures using the Lane Closure System Mobile web page. Determine what construction area signs should be placed before work begins for the entire project and before each stage of the project. The cost estimate used in the plans, specifications, and estimate is based on the expected number of events needing COZEEP identified during project development. Unknown time of reopening. The contractor is responsible for accommodating pedestrians through or around the work zone. During the inspection process, check that all contractor-installed finished elements comply with dimensions and installation requirements. Verify attendance of subcontractors and other contractors personnel involved with traffic control. Obtain a copy of the manufacturers instructions for the portable transverse rumble strips. Be aware that reductions in the width or number of lanes affect the capacity and flow of traffic. 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 A pedestrian traffic handling plan may be required if the contract plans do not identify the affected facility. All contract plans and special provisions must include a traffic control plan, which may include T Series Standard Plans, detour plans, or motorist information plans. Check that portable transverse rumble strips are not placed on sharp horizontal or vertical curves or through pedestrian routes. Serving as a liaison between construction, the district traffic manager (DTM) and the transportation management plans (TMP) manager. The maintaining traffic special provisions for capital projects provide for compensating contractors for early pickup. Payment is computed as extra work. Process, justify, and document the request the same way as any other fund request. Construction activities such as night paving may be a deciding factor when the operation requires a large number of trucks into and out of the work area. 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. As early as possible, verify that all Department-furnished equipment is available at the location specified. Instead, the district coordinator should contact the statewide contract manager to verify the correct billing rates. A spreadsheet may be used for the summary. All drums should use the same type and brand of retroreflective sheeting. Provide the contractor with the message content and the thresholds used for triggering when the messages will be displayed. Verify that the contractor installs, relocates, covers, and removes signs as required. Compensation for flaggers shown on the contract plans, including advanced flaggers and additional flaggers will be included in the bid item for traffic control system. 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. Verify the contractor follows the notification and signing requirements before setting up any traffic control systems. The state representative assigned to the project should make sure the local agency resident engineer performs the duties as outlined above. Calculate the adjustment on a force account basis. Locate the transition so it is visible to the approaching motorist. They require lane closure charts that specify when and how many lanes may be closed for construction. TPAR requirements described in the specifications. 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 Verify that portable delineators meet the dimension requirements. Dated notations or revisions to plans may be helpful. Do not allow the contractor to mix different types of temporary traffic control devices on the same alignment. Follow the districts instructions for distributing news releases. Check the contractors layout work. Caltrans reimburses CHP officers who provide COZEEP services on overtime at time and a half. Complete training in one sitting. Advisory speeds are not enforceable by the CHP. Verify all new and used temporary railing elements comply with requirements for end connection and surface finish. Providing for exit ramp traffic within the coned-off area may be difficult. Avoid blinding drivers in approaching vehicles when adequately lighting work areas. Adequate maneuver room at critical points is an important factor in preventing accidents. Section 4-73, Concrete Curbs and Sidewalks, of this manual provides policies and procedures for those facilities. Lane Closure System (LCS) Mobile Statusing Instructions This training will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Extend exit ramp tapers back through the closure as an extension of the ramps shoulder line. End-of-queue management is desirable at locations where traffic queues are anticipated. Confirm that AFAD are placed in accordance with the plans and where clearly visible to the AFAD operator and to approaching traffic. Confirm the contractors employee uses the assigned user identification to submit the closure requests in the Lane Closure System (LCS). Verify portable flashing beacons operate according to the specifications. Refer to Section 7-1.04, Public Safety, of the. 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. Systems affecting traffic in both directionsInstall the first sign drivers will see traveling in the opposing direction. The pending file for the project maintained by the resident engineer should include the basis of that estimate. 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. District 4 Planned Lane Closures Search for Lane Closure information using the options below. The activities would, therefore, cause the closure to remain past the time allowed in the closure charts. Place all remaining signs and devices in sequence through the work area. Avoid placing entering transitions on or just beyond horizontal curves or the crest of a summit vertical. Confirm that lighting intensity complies with the Cal/OSHA requirements. Field adjustments to the traffic handling plans are frequent occurrences. Use the guidelines when determining when and how to use COZEEP on a project. View from List View from Map One Stop Shop Traveler Information link for Western US states: California, Oregon, Nevada and Washington. 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. Verify TPARs are constructed in compliance with the requirements in Section 12-4.04, Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, of the. In metropolitan areas, this type of warning may be feasible with cooperation of the transportation management center. At the preconstruction conference, discuss the traffic control plan with the contractor. 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. CalTrans Lane & Road Closures SR-91 East East Wed Mar 1 2023, 10:01PM Lasting 7 hours Full closure lasting 7 hours on On Ramp for Electrical Work affecting All lane(s) in District: 12 From: Beach Blvd, Rte 39 Buena Park to Artesia Frwy, Rte 91 Buena Park View on Google MapsID: C91QA-0018-2023-03-01-22:01:00 www.dot.ca.gov May 5, 2020 Mr. Patrick McDaniel California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection 2840 Mt. Verify that Category 3 temporary traffic control devices are on the Authorized Material List for Highway Safety Features. Portable flashing beacons are measured and paid for at contract item price by the unit except when they are part of a traffic control system. Require proper maintenance of plastic traffic drums. Make sure your designated staff and other state staff involved with traffic control attend the meeting when possible. Confirm the sign is placed where it is most visible to approaching motorists. Drivers should be able to read the entire message at least two times before passing the sign. Place a barrier across the full width of a closed sidewalk. 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. When necessary, ask the contractor to adjust placement or message content of signs based on changing project or traffic conditions. LAKESIDE. 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. Caltrans Highway Information Network (CHIN) Incidents CHIN incidents that involve closed lanes are indicated by orange triangular markers. Consider placing supplemental tapers within an existing closure. The contingency plan identifies alternative or additional equipment, materials, or workers necessary to allow continuing activities and on-time reopening of closures if a problem occurs. Emergency closures can be searched under Statewide. Extend the straight section, known as the tangent portion of the closure, to better position the taper. Whenever physically possible, establish and maintain a safely traversable area outside the delineated roadway wide enough for a clear recovery zone. Refer to Section 4-1202C (1a), Lane Closure System, of this manual. Document this inspection in the daily report; indicate weather, traffic conditions, and time of inspection. Confine the work area to as short a distance as practical. 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. 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. The project engineer should include adequate COZEEP funds in the project estimate. According to the Authorized Material List for Signing and Delineation Materials, 0.5-inch Intelplast Intelcel or similar material is authorized, and according to FHWA Work Zone Letter 85 from the FHWAs Safety Program work zone device letter archive website, this type of sign substrate is authorized for use on Type 3 barricades. Verify that traffic handling devices meet the visibility and legibility requirements. Refer to Part 6, Chapter 6D, "Pedestrian and Worker Safety," of the California MUTCD.