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. Verify the contractor conducts a meeting with all involved parties to discuss the operation of the impact attenuator vehicle. 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. Place a barrier across the full width of a closed sidewalk. Keep pedestrian facilities clear of obstructions. In accordance with Caltrans policy, no undelineated roadway can be opened to unrestricted or uncontrolled traffic. 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. Request a list of Category 2 temporary traffic control devices to be used on the project and copies of their Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) acceptance letters. Flashing beacons shall be placed at the locations indicated for in size and shall be orange or fluorescent red-orange in color. 3. Verify barricade construction complies with Section 12-3.10, Barricades, of the Standard Specifications and sheet A73C, "Delineators, Channelizers, and Barricades," of the Standard Plans. Remind the contractor of Americans with Disabilities Act requirements if the traffic control system will affect pedestrian traffic and a temporary pedestrian access route is needed. If the contractor is to place the traffic control system repeatedly in the same place, the contractor can request to mark on the shoulder the locations of advance warning signs, cones, and drums. Confirm temporary flashing beacon systems comply with the requirements in Section 12-3.34, Temporary Flashing Beacon Systems, of the Standard Specifications. Otherwise, Federal (MUTCD) codes are shown. Record inspection dates and conditions observed in the project records. TPAR requirements described in the specifications. Retroreflective bands on portable delineators. Confine the work area to as short a distance as practical. Emergency closures can be searched under Statewide. The Angeles CREST Highway (SR-2) is in the jurisdiction of Caltrans. 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. Inspect the signs and equipment the contractor proposes to use, at the contractors or subcontractors yard if possible, before their first use. The Butterfly Lane Pedestrian Undercrossing in Montecito is open following a major improvement project. Division of Traffic Operations - Road Information - California Highway Information Road Information Know before you go : National Weather Service - Caltrans Social Media - QuickMap Real-time Travel Information Check Current Highway Conditions Enter Highway Number (s) You can also call 1-800-427-7623 for current highway conditions. Creating clear recovery zones may also require ordering staging of certain elements of the work, cleanup grading, and temporary placement or removal of materials. When work activities are complete for the day, verify that the contractor removes or covers the signs. Consult with your CSC, construction traffic manager, and DTM to discuss 24-hour-a-day speed reductions. The contract item price also includes the costs of work necessary to restore channelizers damaged by public traffic. The contractor compliance report forms are available at: Verify the flashing arrow sign trailer can be leveled and plumbed. Use tangent diagonal crossing in preference to reversing curves. SEE NOTE 2 END ROAD WORK G20-2 B 100' 10-20-10 48" x 24" 237 Ask the contractor to replace channelizers that are displaced or fail to remain in an upright position. Flash flooding and mudslides have closed some stretches on I- 5 and SR-58. Process, justify, and document the request the same way as any other fund request. Contractor will collect 7 day 24 hour traffic counts from Caltrans. Verify TPARs are constructed in compliance with the requirements in Section 12-4.04, Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, of the. If temporary traffic control devices are damaged, displaced, or stop operating or functioning as described from any cause during the progress of the work, have the contractor repair, repaint, or replace the components and restore them to their original locations and positions. LAKESIDE. (Under ideal conditions, all advance warning signs and the taper would be in a tangent with the taper placed on a slight upgrade for improved visibility.). 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. If automated flagger assistance devices (AFAD) bid item is not shown on the bid item list, providing AFAD is change order work. 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. Subsequent relocations of each barricade are paid for as extra work using the force account method. 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. Review Section 81-3, Pavement Markers, of the Standard Specifications. Field adjustments to the traffic handling plans are frequent occurrences. Locate the transition so it is visible to the approaching motorist. Verify the contractor follows the notification and signing requirements before setting up any traffic control systems. 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 website, this type of sign substrate is authorized for use on Type 3 barricades. 07/23/2020 State Route 210 Base Line Update (PDF) Agendas & Minutes. 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. 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. 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. Restore all signs and signals to normal operation. Do not hide the taper of a traffic control system behind a vertical or horizontal curve. Request a certificate of compliance for each portable changeable message sign. Allow only one type of portable delineator on the project. Mobile The public distribution of the environmental document includes local businesses that may be affected and notifies them of any public hearing. Check sign posts to confirm compliance with breakaway features. Verify all new and used temporary railing elements comply with requirements for end connection and surface finish. Connect closures by extending the tangents. The railroad company should be represented at a preconstruction meeting to discuss the schedule of work over or near railroad facilities. 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. Use the following criteria and risk factors to determine when COZEEP is needed on a project. Acts as the single focal point for all traffic decisions resulting from planned activities on the State Highway System. Cold storms bringing wind, rain and low-elevation snow heavy at times are forecast through early March. Below are Twitter Feeds from Caltrans District 6 and District 7 with updates. Note any unusual local traffic patterns and scheduled special events during the life of the contract. Changes to any of these plans may alter the need for temporary crash cushion modules. Verify the proper types of flashing arrow signs are used. Work zone activities can disrupt the publics mobility and access. Frequently, the only exception to an otherwise clean roadside is a localized situation such as a partially completed drainage structure or a pile of rubble. If the equipment is not available, make other arrangements as soon as possible. Be aware that collision concentrations and inconvenience may occur with changes in direction, number of lanes, alignment, and speed. Verify the traveled way is free of obstructions and residue before opening the area to traffic. Task orders must specify by date, time, and location when a service is needed. Verify telescoping flag trees are from a commercial-quality material manufacturer. Design crossover transitions to the highest geometric standards within tolerable limits of cost. Provide the contractor with the internet link to access the LCS web-based training. A person with a visual disability traveling with the aid of a long cane must be able to detect it. For traffic control requirements, refer to Section 12, Temporary Traffic Control, of the Standard Specifications and the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (California MUTCD). 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. TMPs include strategies to minimize work-related traffic delays while reducing the overall duration of work activities where appropriate. Measure and pay for temporary traffic screen according to the specifications. Under the agreement, Caltrans pays the CHP for furnishing officers and cars for construction zones. Retain documentation of these reviews in Category 6, Safety, of the project records. 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. Section 7-1.04, Public Safety, requires that the contractor provide for the safety of the public during construction. Verify removal of any temporary delineation that conflicts with any subsequent or new traffic pattern for the area. 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. . 2. For more information on cancellations, refer to the current COZEEP agreement. Lack of escape options increases the likelihood of motorist-involved accidents that will disrupt traffic flow. Use of 180-day temporary pavement markers on an open-graded surface is not advised; when removed, the marker glue can peel up the open grade. The resident engineer should determine which contractor activities might use COZEEP support. This layer is updated from information provided by Caltrans Headquarters Communication Center in support of state emergency response efforts for 2022 incidents. Review Sections 12-4.04, Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, and 16-2.02, Temporary Pedestrian Facilities, of the Standard Specifications for the temporary pedestrian facilities requirements. District 4 Planned Lane Closures Search for Lane Closure information using the options below. Create a physical facility that will encourage motorists to appropriately guide their vehicles on the intended path of travel and make it possible for the vehicle to perform as intended. The Department has standardized its road and lane closure reporting into a statewide Lane Closure System (LCS). All cones should use the same type and brand of retroreflective sheeting. The maintenance person should have spare cones, signs, and barricades available to replace or restore system elements displaced or damaged by traffic. If a temporary pedestrian facility is needed, it should follow the ADA checklist in the. The COZEEP coordinator must verify invoices received from CHP against the tracking expenditures spreadsheet. Caltrans Emergency Road Closures due to incidents impacts. Review the Public Safety section in the contract. The contract item for a temporary flashing beacon system, commonly bid as furnish-each or furnish-lump sum, includes all costs for placement, operation, maintenance, relocation, and removal of the system. Closures not needed on the authorized date are 10-22 within 2 hours after the authorized start time. Verify the channelizers post is predominantly orange. Verify that additional speed limit signs indicating the reduced speed limit are placed within the construction work zone as specified. During daylight operations, the vehicles facing oncoming traffic should have their headlights and their flashing amber lights turned on at all times. Anticipated times for sweeping the roadway following grinding or import borrow haul operations to allow public travel with little to no visible dust when the lane is opened to traffic. Before work begins, carefully review the plans, specifications, closure charts, and sheets T9 through T17 of the Standard Plans. Try to eliminate surprise elements from temporary roadways. The contingency action plans should include detailed operations undertaken in case a major activity passes the late-finish milestone. Caltrans attempts to maintain safe and convenient access for pedestrians and bicyclists, who are susceptible to disruptions because of their slower speeds and sensitivity to uneven surfaces, noise, airborne dust, road debris, and fumes. For a discussion of final delineation and pavement markings, refer to Section 4-84, Markings, of this manual. Coordinate work activities with the CHP and other local and regional transportation stakeholders as appropriate. 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. Refer to Section 4-1202C (1a), Lane Closure System, of this manual. 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. 1. Removal of the traffic control systemRemove all workers and equipment from the roadway. All drums should use the same type and brand of retroreflective sheeting. Based on traffic counts, the district traffic operations office determines times for closures and for night work. Key personnel involved in traffic control have responsibilities as follows. Confirm full implementation of approved TMPs in close coordination with the DTM so that the disruption to the traveling public is minimized. During the preconstruction conference, discuss: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/forms. Verify no-passing zone signs are removed when no longer required. If the temporary automated end of queue warning system malfunctions for a cumulative period of 4 hours or more, no payment will be made for the day. When crossovers are not in use, place positive barriers across entry areas. When the officer or officers arrive at the project site, the senior CHP uniformed officer will check in with the Caltrans project supervisor who should initiate Form CEM-2101, COZEEP Daily Report. The daily report number will also be the project identifier number. The traffic control plan should be appropriate for anticipated conditions that may occur during construction. Confirm that the temporary roadway is engineered to the same design considerations as those in new construction: Geometrics of alignment and roadway section, Surface of the traveled lanes and shoulders or marginal areas.