Caltrans reimburses CHP officers who provide COZEEP services on overtime at time and a half. Tweets by @caltransdist6. 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 Lane & Road Closures SR-38 East / West Active Thu Mar 2 2023, 6:01AM Lasting 14 hours One-Way Traffic closure lasting 14 hours on Conventional Hwy for Emergency Work affecting #1, Right Shoulder lane (s) in District: 8 From: Old Mill Creek Rd Mentone to Jenks Lake Rd Angelus Oaks View on Google Maps ID: C38EA-0004-2023-03-02-06:01:52 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. Section 12, Temporary Traffic Control, directs the contractors attention to the. Check the installation and maintenance of Type P marker panel according to sheet A81C of the StandardPlans. For more information on cancellations, refer to the current COZEEP agreement. Confirm the sign is placed where it is most visible to approaching motorists. Verify removal of any temporary delineation that conflicts with any subsequent or new traffic pattern for the area. Determine if the temporary traffic control devices to be used are on the Authorized Material List for Signing and Delineation Materials and if they require a certificate of compliance. 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. Obtain required submittals for the systems in accordance with Section 87-14 Radar Speed Feedback Sign Systems, of the Standard Specifications. Weekend Closure of Seacliff Ramps on Highway 101. 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. District 4 Planned Lane Closures Search for Lane Closure information using the options below. Caltrans announced a 59-hour weekend closure of Seacliff off and on ramps on southbound Highway 101 in Ventura County . Then install in sequence all remaining signs and devices in the opposing direction of travel. If you cannot contact the local CHP coordinator in advance and the officer reports for duty, the fee will be equal to 4 hours of overtime pay and mileage incurred, if any. The contract item price includes the costs of maintaining, replacing, and repairing channelizers. Confirm the signs display only pre-approved messages and that the messages conform to the Changeable Message Sign Guidelines, and district and Caltrans policy. Acts as a resource for the resident engineer, the DTM, and the TMP manager during TMP implementation. Confirm that changeable message signs, highway advisory radio, and other media tools provide accurate and timely information to motorists regarding closure times. For nighttime operations for contractor staff, the law recommends but does not require ANSI 107-2004 Class 3 garments. Process, justify, and document the request the same way as any other fund request. 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. Dated notations or revisions to plans may be helpful. Workers may operate vehicles opposite the flow of traffic inside a closed lane only with the prior authorization of the resident engineer. District Construction should review the traffic control plan before the district submits the plans, specifications, and estimate to headquarters. Any activity requiring a full roadway closure, Rapid-strength concrete operations, including concrete slab replacement, Roadway excavations that encroach on the traveled way and are not protected by K-rail, Cold planing hot mix asphalt for depths of 2 inches or greater, Asphalt or concrete pavement sealing operations, Placement of reinforcing steel or structural members, Falsework erection or removal, including adjustments. Include the district TMP manager, the DTM, and the public information officer as appropriate in preconstruction or work planning meetings. Any part of the project within the limits stated in the order becomes a legal speed zone when signs are placed. 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 Determine the exact location of the temporary signs and when they are no longer needed for the direction 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 Request the user interface software and provide it to the Transportation Management Center for installation. The specifications require temporary traffic screen to have 3-foot-long openings spaced at 200-foot intervals. Traffic control devices, equipment, and other construction materials and features should not protrude into the usable width of the sidewalk, temporary pathway, or other pedestrian facility. The path must have a clear width of no less than 48 inches. Mn/DOT allowable lane closure chart example (9)16 Figure 11. Evaluate the COZEEP use criteria for lane closures on freeway-to-freeway connectors and for night closures of exit and entrance ramps. Dansher Rd. Ramps and connectorsManaging ramps and connectors within a closure requires additional consideration. Verify the pavement is clean and dry and the contractor places the channelizers during conditions that meet the required temperatures. 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. Move the workers and equipment onto the closed lanes only after all system components are in place. Consider placing supplemental tapers within an existing closure. 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. Chapter 4: Construction Details, Section 12: Temporary Traffic Control. The public distribution of the environmental document includes local businesses that may be affected and notifies them of any public hearing. The cost estimate used in the plans, specifications, and estimate is based on the expected number of events needing COZEEP identified during project development. This layer is updated from information provided by Caltrans Headquarters Communication Center in support of state emergency response efforts for 2022 incidents. Review sheet T3B of the Standard Plans for staking requirements. Refer to Part 6, Chapter 6D, "Pedestrian and Worker Safety," of the California MUTCD. Consider these details: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/publications. When pedestrians are routed adjacent to live traffic, provide barrier protection to prevent vehicles from entering the pedestrian facility. Do not exceed the maximums shown in the requirements listed in Section 4.3, Accessibility Design Standards, of Design Information Bulletin Number 82-06. 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. Review the project plans and sheets T1A, T1B, and T2 of the Standard Plans. Traffic control costs in support of extra work are to be paid as part of the extra work. By itself, cost should not be a primary limiting factor. The California MUTCD Sign Charts contain commonly used signs in California, and is not meant to be used as a comprehensive or stand-alone design tool. Confirm that the minimum lane widths in the standard special provisions and those shown on the Traffic Handling Plans match. When evaluating cost reduction proposals and change orders requested by the contractor, take into account the costs and savings for COZEEP services. The resident engineer administers the COZEEP program on the project. Verify that no fixed objects, such as cabinets or poles, will reduce the path width at any point. To expedite the work, it is helpful to close the exit temporarily if the contract, traffic patterns, and volumes permit. If the proposed materials have been previously used, check them for acceptability listed in the ATSSA publication. Traffic queuesContain traffic queues completely within the advance warning signs of any closure. The CHP coordinator at the local CHP area office will complete, sign, and return the form to the Caltrans construction office. Welcome to the official Facebook Page of Caltrans District 1! Both the senior officer and the project supervisor should sign the completed COZEEP daily report. Check Current Highway Conditions Enter Highway Number(s) You can also call 1-800-427-7623 for current highway conditions. Resolve any accounting differences between the information Caltrans gives the CHP and the internal information CHP obtains from its payroll system. Avoid traffic splits if possible. Check with the COZEEP coordinator to determine location of the nearest CHP office that will be supporting your project. Similarly, certain striping operations require the operator to operate against live traffic because of clearances. If a temporary pedestrian facility is needed, it should follow the ADA checklist in the. In that case, portable flashing beacons are paid for as part of the contract item for the traffic control system. Lane Closure System (LCS) Mobile Statusing Instructions This training will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Review Section 84-2.03, Construction, of the. In metropolitan areas, this type of warning may be feasible with cooperation of the transportation management center. 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 Refer to Section 8-1.06, Suspensions, of the. Systems affecting traffic only in one directionStart with the first device that the drivers will see as they enter the work zone (usually a Road Work Ahead sign). Review the closure requests for compliance with the closure requirements charts and other contract requirements. Flashing arrow signs are paid for as part of the contract item for the traffic control system. Verify that portable flashing beacons comply with the requirements in Section 12-3.31, "Portable Flashing Beacons," of the Standard Specifications. Ask the contractor to replace channelizers that are displaced or fail to remain in an upright position. Emergency closures can be searched under Statewide. Verify that traffic handling devices meet the visibility and legibility requirements. 124000 and that a designed temporary pedestrian access route (TPAR) is part of the contract plans or that the TPAR Standard Plans are appropriate for the pedestrian route affected by the work activities. In general, closures on two-lane highways and daytime closures on multi-lane highways do not require COZEEP. Look for such signs as broken delineators, skid marks, and tire marks on temporary railing, which indicate a potential need for improvement. 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. Caltrans Transportation Management Plan Guidelines provides more information on the recommended level of detail for TMPs. Allow only one type of portable delineator on the project. 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. Record inspection dates and conditions observed in the project records. This should be done when a request for COZEEP has been received in writing from the contractor. Confirm that portable delineators remain upright when unattended, otherwise require the contractor to place a ballast on the delineators base. As funding and operations allow, consider providing COZEEP for the following situations: Generally, COZEEP is not necessary when only one lane is closed on freeways with four or more lanes in the same direction of travel. The following elements affect the drivers ability to navigate the intended path: Pavement surface condition, texture, and color. Work with the DTM to verify that project activities conform to the TMP, contingency plans are implemented when necessary, and disruption to the traveling public is minimized and does not exceed limits established in the TMP. 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. Refer to Part 6, Chapter 6D, "Pedestrian and Worker Safety," of the California MUTCD. All closure information is continually updated and subject to change. Do not allow the use of nonretroreflective portable signs during hours of darkness. 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. The contract item price also includes the costs of work necessary to restore channelizers damaged by public traffic. Show the design of the temporary roadway, including pedestrian and bicycle facilities, in the traffic control plan. Confirm cone locations are straight and spaced in accordance with sheet T9 of the, Confirm that all flaggers are clearly visible to traffic and their positioning is safe and effective. Use the standard formula for taper length shown in the California MUTCD or in the projects traffic control plan details. Pay special attention to locations where vertical or horizontal curvature restricts the sight distance. Check that the attenuator meets the test level requirement for the posted speed limit. 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. 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. Pallets that exceed this height raise the sand in the crash cushions above an acceptable level. Questions? 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. Verify signs to be used comply with the specification requirements. Sections 12-4.04, Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, and 16-2.02, Temporary Pedestrian Facilities, require the contractor to provide pedestrian access. For temporary pedestrian facilities, do the following: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/safety-traffic, Chapter 1 - Caltrans Construction Organization, 2-204B State Representative on Projects Administered by Others, 2-204C District Construction Safety Coordinator, 2-205 Guidelines for Traffic Control Plans, 2-206G Surfacing MaterialsColor and Texture, 2-212 Keeping the Roadway Clear and Clean, 2-214C (4) Construction Engineers, Resident Engineers, and Construction Inspectors, 2-215 Construction Zone Enhanced Enforcement Program, 2-215A (1) Estimating COZEEP Funding Requirements, 2-216B Requirements of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, CalOES: Power Outage and Fire Recovery Resources. Verify that the contractor has all components on hand before setting up any traffic control system and that all components meet the specifications requirements. 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. 2. California code are designated by (CA). Verify that the contractor installs, relocates, covers, and removes signs as required. 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 . Consult with your CSC, construction traffic manager, and DTM to discuss 24-hour-a-day speed reductions. 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 The resident engineer must email service requests, daily reports, cancellation forms, and tracking spreadsheets to the COZEEP coordinator on a monthly basis. In Part 4, identify a Caltrans project supervisor, usually the resident engineer or an assistant resident engineer. The special bulbs used with solar signs have much narrower beams than conventional bulbs and, therefore, require greater care while being aimed. Review Section 12-4.05, Bridge Cleaning and Painting Activities," of the Standard Specifications. Refer to Section 7-1.04, Public Safety, of the Standard Specifications, and Topic 902, Sight Distance and Clear Recovery Zone Standards, of the Highway Design Manual. 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. Verify that pedestrian facilities comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. A pedestrian traffic handling plan may be required if the contract plans do not identify the affected facility. Hand digging is required unless the location is free of underground utilities. The LCS will generate email notifications to the resident engineer and the district traffic manager when the contractor cancels a closure. Request a certificate of compliance for each portable changeable message sign. 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. Discuss comments or suggestions regarding traffic control with district Design and Traffic Operations during the projects planning and design phase. Place all remaining signs and devices in sequence through the work area. Allow only one type of plastic traffic drum on the project. Every five minutes LCS reports all approved closures planned for the next 7 days, plus all current lane, ramp, and road closures due to maintenance, construction, special events, etc. 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. Field adjustments to the traffic handling plans are frequent occurrences. Verify the base is shaped to prevent rolling if struck by vehicles. A median barrier, bridge rail, or retaining wall may block worker escape routes. ODOT permitted lane closure chart example . 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. 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. Restore all signs and signals to normal operation. Avoid sharply angled tapers. Maintenance funded projectson maintenance projects, obtain additional funding through a request to the district Maintenance Unit. Verify the lights are not glaring into approaching traffic, especially truck traffic. Contact Construction at headquarters for a current hard copy. During construction, district construction directs the implementation of TMP elements that are part of the contract or encroachment permit. Verify that pallet height is 4 inches or less. Verify that all the necessary signs, cones, drums, and other equipment are on hand before the system is set up for the first time. 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. In addition, it is recommended that Construction field staff take the online training every 3 years as a refresher. CHP officers are supposed to be assigned from the nearest local office. If the contractor requests additional CHP support beyond what the project plan includes, you may, if appropriate, write a change order. 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. 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. The reviewer should determine that the plan can be implemented and that it adequately facilitates the movement of trafficincluding bicycles, motorcycles, and pedestrians. Category 3 devices include crash cushions, impact attenuator vehicles, temporary railing, temporary barrier, and end treatments for temporary railings and barriers. 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. The area where the surfacing joins the existing roadway can be critical. If differences exist, try to make them readily apparent. Do not sever or move a pedestrian route for nonconstruction activities such as parking for vehicles and equipment. At no time should a U-turn be permitted in traffic. 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. The cost estimate should include an estimated number of COZEEP service hours and travel time converted into an equivalent dollar cost. The DTM calculates the delay penalty during the design phase of the project. The status in LCS will change to APPROVED. The LCS will notify the contractor by email of the approval or rejection. Avoids putting pedestrians into conflicts with work vehicles, equipment, and operations and with vehicles moving through or around the job site. Subsequent relocations of each barricade are paid for as extra work using the force account method. CHP invoices will include monthly charges for services provided. Confirm that advance warning signs for the new taper are located correctly. Do not allow the use of commercial pallets that exceed the maximum height. 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. Verify that additional speed limit signs indicating the reduced speed limit are placed within the construction work zone as specified. The Department has standardized its road and lane closure reporting into a statewide Lane Closure System (LCS). Consult your district COZEEP coordinator for a current estimate of hourly and mileage COZEEP cost. 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. The resident engineer may accept use of contractor-proposed devices on the Authorized Material List for Highway Safety Features. Caltrans should order early pickup only when traveler and worker safety will not be compromised. If sight distance is not adequate, contact the district traffic engineer for suggestions or recommendations. 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. Municipal Code. 11/25. Caltrans is working to clear the roads in order to reopen them. Request an impact study for ramp closures of short duration where the possibility of adverse results or sufficient public concern exists to identify effects on adjacent businesses. 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. Before work begins, carefully review the plans, specifications, closure charts, and sheets T9 through T17 of the Standard Plans. Caltrans began a major project to retrofit the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge to current seismic design standards in summer 1998 and expects to complete the work by winter 2014. . Review the project for indications of driving difficulty. Be aware that collision concentrations and inconvenience may occur with changes in direction, number of lanes, alignment, and speed.
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