Determine the exact location of the temporary signs and when they are no longer needed for the direction of traffic. Twenty-four-hour-a-day regulatory speed reductions require coordination with the local CHP office before implementation. Extend entrance ramps through the closed lane by projecting the left shoulder line. The statewide master agreement for COZEEP requires that all Caltrans requests for support be received by the supporting CHP area office during normal working hours and at least 72 hours before the time needed. Provide the contractor with the internet link to access the LCS web-based training. Dated photographs or video recordings, particularly of points of transition, may be especially valuable. COZEEP is not a baseline measurean important fact when resources are limited and CHP personnel may not be available when requested. CHP invoices will include monthly charges for services provided. The local CHP contact person will note in the cancellation form if Caltrans is being charged a cancellation or 4-hour overtime fee. Click on any marker to get project details as of March 1, 2023. Include compensation or credit in the change order when an ordered change in the work affects the contract item for the traffic control system. Examples of unacceptable messages include Drive carefully, Have a Nice Day, and Thank you.. Daytime ramp closures do not usually need COZEEP. Confirm that the contractor cancels scheduled closures that are not needed at least 2 days in advance, using the LCS. Confirm the sign is placed where it is most visible to approaching motorists. Require the contractor to set up an off-the-highway detour before closing all ramps in both directions of travel at the same interchange. Confirm that the contractors are coordinating placement and pickup of the closure so that the traffic control system is maintained in accordance with the. The contractor is responsible for accommodating pedestrians through or around the work zone whenever the work disrupts pedestrian facilities. Hand digging is required unless the location is free of underground utilities. Midblock worksites should not cause pedestrians to skirt the worksite or make a midblock crossing. 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. It is not necessary to restudy impact previously studied during planning and design unless significant commercial development has occurred in the area in the interim. Click on any marker to get project details as of March 1, 2023. For a detailed discussion of acceptable temporary delineation methods, refer to Section 4-12, Temporary Traffic Control, of this manual. Check railing alignment for any substantial offset to each other. 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. To protect the highway from damage during storms. Creating clear recovery zones may also require ordering staging of certain elements of the work, cleanup grading, and temporary placement or removal of materials. Verify temporary or permanent pavement delineation is in place before opening the traveled way to traffic. Anticipated times for beginning the closure pickup. If closure of an existing pedestrian route is required because of the contractors means and methods, remind the contractor of their responsibility to design and construct a TPAR at their expense, and obtain authorization to proceed with the work activities. Check construction area signs often during the course of the work. The contract item price includes the costs of maintaining, replacing, and repairing channelizers. 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 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 Do not pay the contractor for providing the TPAR. Consult with the district traffic manager for assistance with these items. Prohibit messages that do not convey real-time information to the motorist. Chapter 4: Construction Details, Section 12: Temporary Traffic Control. The area where the surfacing joins the existing roadway can be critical. SignsReview sign line of sight visibility and verify it complies with Section 12-3.11, Construction Area Signs, of the, Vertical and horizontal curvesVerify tapers are visible for their entire length to approaching traffic. Avoid sharply angled tapers. The Angeles FOREST Highway is under our jurisdiction and closures for this highway can be found on our website. 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. For the use of amber flashing lights and for driving and parking in a closed lane at night, refer to the, Verify all equipment is visible to traffic as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 8 (8 CCR), Industrial Relations., Review closure layouts for visibility and effectiveness. Ramps and connectorsManaging ramps and connectors within a closure requires additional consideration. For updates on Angeles Crest Highway, call Caltrans Public and Media Affairs at (213) 897-3656, or visit https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-7. 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. PCMS can be used in place of an advance flagger to remove workers from the roadway to improve worker safety from traffic. 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. Review the requests to avoid oversights and overbooking. Retroreflective sheeting on channelizers. Verify that temporary traffic control devices comply with the contract requirements. Channelizers are paid for by the unit. 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. Verify the district traffic manager reviews a closure request for conflicts before approving it. Generally such projects are intermediate type projects that cause minimal/moderate work zone impacts. Any part of the project within the limits stated in the order becomes a legal speed zone when signs are placed. Reason for Traffic Control for Water Replacement Project by Lakeside Water District. Do not exceed the maximums shown in the requirements listed in Section 4.3, Accessibility Design Standards, of Design Information Bulletin Number 82-06. Caltrans or the contractor prepares plans to provide unobstructed roadways. When full use is not possible, accommodate traffic by verifying a continuous roadway throughout the length of the project, achieved by using one or a combination of the following: The newly constructed highway or portions of it, A detour where traffic, including pedestrians and bicycles, is diverted over a temporary roadway, Passage of traffic through the work in progress. Verify the traveled way is free of obstructions and residue before opening the area to traffic. 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 Inform the Transportation Permits Unit 15 days in advance of the closure. The design and construction at the contractors expense, when the contractors means and methods require the closure of an existing pedestrian route. The maintenance person should have spare cones, signs, and barricades available to replace or restore system elements displaced or damaged by traffic. Refer to Part 6, Chapter 6D, "Pedestrian and Worker Safety," of the California MUTCD. Verify that the line of sight visibility in the field meets sight distance standards. Confirm the contractor installs a reflector on each rail unit placed within 10 feet of a traffic lane. Operation work schedule with a timeline set at 20-minute intervals. Obtain required submittals for the systems in accordance with Section 87-14 Radar Speed Feedback Sign Systems, of the Standard Specifications. Anticipate needs for special treatments such as lighting. Request the user interface software and provide it to the Transportation Management Center for installation. The contractor compliance report forms are available at: Verify the flashing arrow sign trailer can be leveled and plumbed. Inspect the signs and equipment the contractor proposes to use, at the contractors or subcontractors yard if possible, before their first use. The contractor must submit a work plan and obtain authorization to proceed before starting work. Confirm that lighting intensity complies with the Cal/OSHA requirements. Allow only one type of portable delineator on the project. 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. Do not allow the use of power from private parties to power the temporary signal system. 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. The contract item for the traffic control system includes payment for portable signs, cones, delineators, and flashing arrow signs as shown on the plans for the traffic control system and impact attenuator vehicle. Caltrans Highway Information Network (CHIN) Incidents CHIN incidents that involve closed lanes are indicated by orange triangular markers. Verify the temporary flashing beacon system includes a backup power source and automatic transfer switches. Reviewing the TMP and traffic contingency plan for constructability issues. Request the guidelines from Construction headquarters. Verify that the contractor provides a Type 1 or Type 2 for each closure as shown on Standard Plan T26 and T27, respectively. The following are typical situations in which field adjustments are necessary: If long closures are unavoidable, protect the active work area by placing barricades or drums across the closed lanes, upstream of the work area. The design phase of a project considers accommodating pedestrians through or around the work zone. Maintain written records of orders given and actions taken. Check that the sign complies with the visibility and legibility requirements. TMP strategies are designed to maintain additional delays below this maximum threshold, that is, less than 15 or 20 minutes. The selected speed should be what a driver exercising due care would drive in normal conditions of light and weather. This map shows all of Caltrans current projects (792 ongoing construction contracts). Caltrans requires TMPs for all planned activities on the State Highway System. Check the contractors layout work. Traffic cones are paid for as part of the contract item for the traffic control system. Connect closures by extending the tangents. After installation, review the screen placement, especially near entrance and exit ramps. 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. Category 2 devices include barricades and portable sign supports. 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. Length of closureAvoid long closures with no evidence of activity. Each advance warning sign shall be equipped When pilot vehicles are used, radios are required. Do not use tape, rope, or plastic chain strung between devices as controls for pedestrian movements. This should be done when a request for COZEEP has been received in writing from the contractor. 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. Take the following steps before work begins: Discuss any flagging operation with the contractor before the operation begins. Dirt is not an acceptable surface. 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. Require at all times the presence on the job of personnel representing the contractor who are capable of and empowered to make decisions quickly if the need arises. 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. Obtain a weekly temporary automated end of queue warning system operations report. Refer to Section 2-214D, Construction Contingency Plan, of this manual. The contractor bears costs and expenses for additional support from the CHP, and Caltrans deducts associated costs from monies due the contractor. If a temporary pedestrian facility is needed, it should follow the ADA checklist in the. LAKESIDE. If necessary, direct the contractor in writing to act at once to remedy any issue not in compliance with the contract: If the contractor cannot address the traffic safety issue because of a lack of materials and it is safe to do so, consider temporarily suspending the work until correction can be made. Below are Twitter Feeds from Caltrans District 6 and District 7 with updates. The CHP has 5 working days to notify Caltrans if the actual travel time, mileage, or both, are greater than the allowances estimated on the daily report. Anticipated times to place and compact temporary asphalt tapers once paving is complete and before opening to traffic. The public distribution of the environmental document includes local businesses that may be affected and notifies them of any public hearing. Call on Caltrans work forces only because of a physical inability of the contractor or a refusal by the contractor to act. An inevitable degree of mismatch between the old and new surfaces creates a slight discontinuity that may cause a car to lurch or swerve. This requirement may mean closing an extra lane. To confirm that contractors can access LCS and LCS Mobile, do the following before work begins: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/training. Verify that the pavement was not damaged during removal. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Acts as the focal point for development and implementation of TMPs. Reviewing the needs and control of all road users is an essential part of highway construction, utility work, maintenance operations, and the management of traffic incidents through a work zone. If an existing pedestrian route will be affected by the work activities, verify the project includes Bid Item No. 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. Verify the contractor offsets the approach end of Type K temporary railing by 15 feet minimum from the edge of an open traffic lane, according to Section 7-1.04 Public Safety, of the Standard Specifications. Take special care to consider areas in schools or senior citizen center locations. ROAD TYPE DISTANCE BETWEEN SIGNS A B C RURAL EXPRESSWAY / FREEWAY 100 350 500 1000 350 500 350 500 1500 2640 For speed of 45 mph or more, L = WS For speed of 40 mph or less, L = WS/60 * - For other offsets, use the following merging taper length formula for L: * URBAN - 25 mph OR LESS URBAN - MORE THAN 25 mph TO 40 mph URBAN - MORE THAN 40 . Make every effort to resolve disputes at the lowest level such as between the resident engineer and the CHP coordinator at the local CHP area office. Select a District or Statewide to start. Withhold some payment from progress pay estimates to cover the cost of removing temporary crash cushion modules. 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. Check for live traffic conditions. Require the contractor to anchor bases of traffic cones that do not have enough size and weight to keep the cones in an upright position. Verify the contractor completely installs the traffic control system before commencing work. Most parts are self-explanatory. Impact attenuator vehicles are paid for as part of the contract item for the traffic control system. Provide notification of planned sidewalk closures. 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. 11/25. During the inspection, drive through the system as though you had no knowledge of the work zone. Obtain the name and contact information for the assigned onsite system coordinator. Caltrans TMP for the Bay Bridge Full Closure. Caltrans Emergency Road Closures due to incidents impacts. Obtain self-certification using Form TR-0030, "Work Zone Category 1 Temporary Traffic Control Device Certificate of Crashworthiness," from the contractor. The contractor should develop a plan for handling emergencies and emergency vehicles in the control zone. Confirm compliance with the minimum legibility distances. Timelines for the contractor and the engineer to meet at the job site, review progress, and forecast when work will be stopped to open the lane, shoulder, ramp, or route to the public. Caltrans is working to clear the roads in order to reopen them. Facilitates review and approval of TMP measures and planned lane closure requests. 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. Verify the contractor provides overhead covering, overhead lighting, or both when required. The objective of traffic control is to provide for worker protection and the safe passage of public trafficincluding bicycles, motorcycles, and pedestriansthrough and around the work zone with as little inconvenience and delay as possible. Verify contractors are assigning personnel and maintaining closures in accordance with the T Series Standard Plans. These closures represent Slides, Flooding, Slide removal, Snow, Wash Out, Wildfire, Adverse Weather, Storm/Fire Related . Moving closures are 10-97 before the actual start time of the closure, and 10-98 after the actual end time of the closure. GIS Maps. Verify portable flashing beacons operate according to the specifications. Caltrans lane closure charts jackett animecrickett 22 scope Lane closure charts will show the number of lanes required during different hours of the day. 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. The activities would, therefore, cause the closure to remain past the time allowed in the closure charts. Verify the required signs are placed during the cleaning and painting activities and removed at the end of each work shift. When evaluating cost reduction proposals and change orders requested by the contractor, take into account the costs and savings for COZEEP services. Confirm full implementation of approved TMPs in close coordination with the DTM so that the disruption to the traveling public is minimized. During these reviews, examine the locations of planned roadside obstacles as well as protective safety devices, signs, striping, detours, falsework, temporary railing, attenuators, and clear recovery zones. 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. Do not allow the use of power from private parties to power the temporary flashing beacon system. If the blunt end is within 8 feet, appropriate approved crash cushion protection other than sand filled modules should be provided. To establish the geometry, markings, devices, and signs that existed during the project, maintain in sufficient detail a record of the placement into service, the changes, and the discontinuance of roadways and detours. Review Section 81-3, Pavement Markers, of the Standard Specifications. 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. By itself, cost should not be a primary limiting factor. Periodic project safety reviews should note deficient areas and provide recommendations for the contractor to correct those deficiencies. 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. Reviews the contractors contingency plan. 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. Consider separating pedestrian movements from both job site activity and vehicular traffic. Note any unusual local traffic patterns and scheduled special events during the life of the contract. The request may be processed under the G-12 process or require a California Transportation Commission supplemental vote. Strategies that may result in a net reduction of overall delay for motorists include full facility closures, extended weekend closures, continuous weekday closures, A+B contract specifications, and performance-based, traffic-handling specifications. Check that portable transverse rumble strips are not placed on sharp horizontal or vertical curves or through pedestrian routes. Verify that all traffic control facilities are in good repair with a continuing program of inspection, replacement, and cleaning. Confirm portable signal systems comply with the requirements in Section 12-3.33, Portable Signal Systems, of the Standard Specifications. lcs ver 23.01.09.2267 This application is being updated for digital accessibility and will continue to function while updates are in progress. Read More. Whenever possible, allow traffic to have continued full use of the existing facilities. Confirm temporary flashing beacon systems comply with the requirements in Section 12-3.34, Temporary Flashing Beacon Systems, of the Standard Specifications. 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. Routinely inspect temporary pedestrian facilities for compliance. Also, verify that flagging stations are laid out correctly, are visible to approaching traffic, are illuminated during nighttime, and have correct advance warning signs. Coordinate work activities with the CHP and other local and regional transportation stakeholders as appropriate. The California Highway Patrol. If a revision is required, the contractor should not close any lanes until the resident engineer has reviewed the contingency plan. Create a Requestor LCS account and set the option in the account to status closures for those who will request and status closures. Travel Alert California Winter Weather Wind, rain and snow -- heavy at times -- are forecast through early March Winter Driving Tips : be prepared, pack your patience and travel safely Know before you go: National Weather Service - Caltrans Social Media - Road Information or call 1-800-427-7623 Options Zoom to. the lane closure unless the end of work area is obvious or A G20-2 "END ROAD WORK" sign shall be placed at the end of lane closure during hours of darkness. Work zone activities can disrupt the publics mobility and access. In addition, it is recommended that Construction field staff take the online training every 3 years as a refresher. 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. If it becomes necessary to cancel the work, call the local CHP contact person listed in Part 4 of the task order as soon as possible. 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.