Report4_Traffic Management.pdf

FHWA I-95 DAR Ramps EA Citizen Information Meeting

June 2008

I - 9 5 R A M P F R O M

F O R T B E L V O I R N O R T H A R E A ( F B N A ) F o r t B e l v o i r , V i r g i n i a

C o n s t r u c t i o n o f A c c e s s t o t h e F B N A ( F o r m e r l y k n o w n a s E n g i n e e r i n g P r o v i n g G r o u n d s )

Project AAD-VA 95 (1)

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN

Final PS&E 100% Submission

AUGUST 2011

I-95 RAMP FROM

FORT BELVOIR NORTH AREA (FBNA)

Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Construction of Access to the FBNA

(Formerly known as Engineering Proving Grounds)

TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

Final PS&E 100% Submission

U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration

Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division

Robert G. Reed, PE

Project Manager

Date of Approval

COOPERATING AGENCIES

U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir Virginia Department of Transportation

Original PDF version signed and sealed by Robert G. Reed, P.E.

Robert G Reed

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TRAFFIC

MANAGEMENT

PLAN

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CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1

1. INTRODUCTION 1

2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1

3. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 2

4. TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT 5

5. WORK ZONE IMPACT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES 5

5.1 Temporary Traffic Control Strategies 5

5.2 Lane Closure Process 7

5.3 Lane Closure Types 8

5.4 Public Communication Plan 11

5.5 Transportation Operations Plan 11

5.6 Traffic/ Incident Management Strategies 12

6. TMP MONITORING 12

7. CONTINGENCY PLANS 12

APPENDIX A – TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1. Project Location 1

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1. Suggested Sequence of Construction 5 Table 2. Temporary Traffic Control Plan - Closure Matrix 6 Table 3. Advance Notification Requirements 8 Table 4. Allowed Work Hours for Roadway and Shoulder Closures 9

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This Traffic Management Plan is prepared to outline the process of minimizing project related traffic impacts and delays associated with the construction of the proposed I-95 DAR Ramp from Fort Belvoir North Area (FBNA) to I-95 HOV lanes. The ramp is located between the Fairfax County Parkway/I-95 interchange and the Franconia-Springfield Parkway/I-95 Interchange in Fairfax County.

A Temporary Traffic Control Plan (TTCP) is included as an attachment to this report and describes the measures to be used for facilitating road users through the work zone. The TTCP is consistent with the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual (VWAPM), Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) guidelines and standards, and meets the provisions of Part 6 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

The western portion of the ramp from Heller Road to Backlick Road will be constructed without impact to traffic operations on any of the roads in the vicinity. The remaining portion of the ramp from Backlick Road to the existing I-95 flyover ramp will be constructed by incorporating the following traffic control strategies.

� Inside Shoulder Closure on I-95 Northbound lanes � Outside Shoulder Closure on I-95 HOV Northbound lanes � Inside Shoulder Closure on I-95 HOV Southbound lanes � Roadwork outside the right shoulder on I-95 Southbound lanes � Lane shift and reduced lane/ shoulder widths on I-95 HOV flyover ramp � Closure outside the right shoulder on Backlick Road Northbound lanes � Intermittent lane closure on I-95 NB, I-95 SB, I-95 HOV and Backlick Road to facilitate the lifting and placing of bridge beams, demolition and removal of bridge elements

Temporary concrete traffic barriers will be used adjacent to the existing inside/outside lanes to separate traffic from construction activities. Temporary signs, portable changeable message signs, channelizing devices and impact attenuators will be used as directed in the approved TTCP.

The public communication component of the TMP includes communication strategies that seek to inform affected road users, the general public, area residences and businesses, and appropriate public and transportation entities about the project, the expected work zone impacts and the changing conditions on the project. This project is anticipated to be constructed simultaneously with other significant projects proposed in the area. Therefore there is an absolute need to communicate the traffic control strategies adopted on this project with other stakeholders and agencies. This report provides various contacts and processes to be followed to successfully implement the TMP for this project.

1. INTRODUCTION

Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule, 23 CFR 630 Subpart J published by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), requires all state and local transportation agencies that receive federal aid to comply with the guidelines for Transportation Management Plans (TMP) as of October 12, 2007.

This Transportation Management Plan (TMP) is based on guidelines as described in VDOT IIM-LD-241 and FHWA guidelines referenced in that IIM. Outline format and terminology follow those presented in the FHWA guidelines. Figure 1 below shows the project location.

Figure 1. Project Location

2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project consists of the construction of a new access ramp from I-95 to the Fort Belvoir North Area. The new ramp is called the HOV Bridge. This project is located in Fairfax County between the Fairfax County Parkway/I-95 interchange and the Franconia-Springfield Parkway/I-95 Interchange.

The HOV Bridge will be a one-lane reversible access road connecting the I-95 HOV lanes and I-95 NB general purpose lanes to Heller Road. The limits of work for this project will be from the connection to the existing flyover ramp structure on the east to approximately the FBNA boundary on the west. The U.S. Army will be constructing the remainder of the roadway from the FBNA boundary to the connection with Heller Road. This project shall provide for stormwater management for work within the project limits.

According to VDOT IIM LD-241.4, Type C projects are defined as projects with long duration construction or maintenance projects on Interstate and freeway projects that occupy a location for more than three days with intermittent or continuous lane closures. Also included are Interstate and Principle Arterial Roadways with complex multi-phase construction, high accident rates, full closures or multiple work zones (two or more) within two miles of each other.

This project is identified as Type C as intermittent lane closures are anticipated on I-95.

3. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Federal Highway Administration is the lead federal agency for the proposed project. FHWA proposes to complete these projects, in conjunction with U.S. Department of the Army Defense Access Road (DAR) Program, U.S. Army Fort Belvoir Garrison, USACE Baltimore District, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), and the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT). This roadway will be owned and maintained by VDOT, therefore VDOT standards and specifications will be incorporated into the plans and Special Contract Requirements (SCRs) as required.

The following list the stakeholders that will receive current information regarding approved lane closure planned within the project limits:

1. Departments of Transportation

� Federal Highway Administration � Virginia Department of Transportation � VDOT- NRO Transportation Operation Center

2. Virginia MegaProjects Public Affairs Department

3. City, County, State and other Agencies

� Arlington County � Fairfax County � City of Alexandria � National Park Service (Dept. of Interior) � Fort Belvoir � Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority � Fire and Rescue Departments � Police Agencies � Schools � I-95 Corridor Coalition � Traffic Reporting Agencies � Trucking associations � Adjacent construction projects

State/ County Police Support

The Contractor will be required to provide a uniformed, off-duty law enforcement officer with a marked law enforcement vehicle equipped with a blue flashing light for all nighttime work that is performed within the travel lanes. Provision of this service shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

When requesting Police assistance from the Fairfax County Police Department, the Contractor shall coordinate all requests through Lt. Dennis O’Neill. His contact information is: 703-280-0535, and his email address is Dennis.O’Neill@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Access from within FBNA Property

Construction access from the west (construction entrance #1) is on US Army property, a secured site.

The contractor shall keep the vehicles and workers on the ramp site and outside the strictly controlled perimeter at all times, but may be subject to inspection and removal from the property if they pose a security risk. Cameras are not allowed anywhere on the FBNA site without permission. The only ingress is via the I-95 ramp and the only egress is via Backlick Road. Contractor will not be permitted to block traffic in Heller Road other than as approved by US Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Belvoir, and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

Stakeholders

The coordination of all work zones shall be coordinated with major stakeholders such as local, county and state agencies as well as media partners. The following is the contact list for these groups:

VDOT NRO Transportation Operation Center Taran Hutchinson Office: 571-350-2060 Email: Taran.Hutchinson@VDOT.Virginia.gov Transportation Operation Center Office: 703-877-3401 Email: NROSTC@VDOT.Virginia.Gov

Virginia MegaProjects VDOT Program Management John Lynch Email: John.Lynch@vdot.virginia.gov

VDOT GEC Program Management John A. DePasquale Phone: 571-238-6189 Email:

Young Ho Chang Email:

J.DePasquale@vamegaprojects.com

Y.Chang@vamegaprojects.com

Virginia MegaProjects MOT MOT Coordinator William Ippolito Phone: 301-312-4907 Email:

Traffic Information Coordinator Susan Michlik Phone- 240-274-7901 Email:

W.Ippolito@vamegaprojects.com

S.Michlik@vamegaprojects.com Marcelino Romero Phone: 301-275-5317 Email: M.Romero@vamegaprojects.com

Base Realignment and Closure Project (BRAC) Tom Fahrney Phone: 703-383-2489 Email: Tom.Fahrney@vdot.virginia.gov

Tom Chao Phone: 571-483-2641 t.chao@vamegaprojects.com

Media and Public Affairs Steve Titunik Office: 703-383-2530 Email: steven.titunik@vdot.virginia.gov Alex Lee Office: 571-429-4555 Email: A.Lee@vamegaprojects.com

Other Agencies VA Trucking Contact: Dale Bennett Phone 804-355-5371 Fax: 804-358-1374 Email: dbennett@Vatrucking.org Maryland Motor Truck Association Contract: Anne Ferro Phone 410-644-2537 Fax: 410-644-2537 Email: aferro@mmtanet.com American Trucking Association Contact: Clayton Boyce Phone 703-838-7935 ext. 1895 Fax: 703-684-4326 Email: cboyce@trucking.org Traffic Reporting Agencies Rachel Crowson Metronetworks News Director Office: 301-628-2712 Email: rachel_crowson@metronetworks.com Jim Russ Metronetworks Director of Operations Cell: 202-253-0812 Office: 301-628-2605 Fax: 301-628-2707 Email: jim_russ@metronetworks.com

Operations desk: 301-228-2600 Ron Balcerek Clear Channel Communications

RonBalcerek@clearchannel.com

State and Local Fire and Police Departments Fairfax County Paul Anderson Office: 703-280-0558 Fax: 703-280-0623 Email: paul.anderson@fairfaxcounty.gov Lt. Tim Pollock (Work zone police Assistance) Office: 703-280-0535 Email: tim.pollock@fairfaxcounty.gov Battalion Chief Andrew L. Duke.

Office: 703-780-1422 Fax: 703-360-7502 Email: Andrew.Duke@fairfaxcounty.gov

Virginia State Police Contact: Lt. Eric Riley Office: 703-323-4512 Fax: 703-323-4565 Contact: 1st Sgt. Michael Sweet Office: 703-313-6947 Email:

Communications Office After Hours Office: 703-323-4507

Michael.sweet@vsp.virgina.gov

I-495 HOT Lanes Project Staff Larry Cloyed (Approving authority) Phone: 571-722-6014 Email: Larry.Cloyed@VDOT.Virginia.Gov Chris Carter (MOT Inspector) Phone: 571-238-2027 Email: Chris.Carter@VDOT.Virginia.Gov John Morse Phone: 703-269-8166

Robert Vaughan – GEC Area 1 Construction Manager Phone: 571-294-6614 Email:

J.Morse@vamegaprojects.com

Tim Ratcliffe – GEC Area 2 Construction Manager Phone: 703-586-7612 Email

R.Vaughan@vamegaprojects.com

Rick Lloyd – GEC Area 3 Construction Manager Phone: 703-928-8488 Email:

T.Ratcliffe@vamegaprojects.com

R.Lloyd@vamegaprojects.com Leo Hodge – VDOT Area 4 Construction Manager Phone: 703-586-0302

Leo.Hodge@VDOT.Virginia.gov

I-95 4th

Charlie Warraich Phone: 571-237-8229 (C) 703-753-1583 (H) Email:

Lane Widening Project

HS.Warraich@VDOT.Virginia.Gov Dave Thoma (MOT Inspector, Approving Authority) Phone: 549-659-8348 Email: David.Thoma@VDOT.Virginia.Gov Scott Cocherell Phone: 703-586-7806 Email: Robert.Cocherell@VDOT.Virgina.Gov

4. TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT

The proposed project is a new alignment and accident analysis in this situation is not applicable. Also accident data is not available for the existing I-95 HOV flyover ramp.

5. WORK ZONE IMPACT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

The purpose of work zone impact management strategies is to minimize traffic delays, improve safety for both workers and the traveling public, and maintain access for local businesses and residents.

These strategies have been divided into four broad strategies:

� Temporary Traffic Control Strategies

� Lane Closure Process

� Public Communication Strategies

� Transportation Operations Strategies

These strategies are discussed in more detail below:

5.1 Temporary Traffic Control Strategies

The Temporary Traffic Control Plan (TTCP) developed for this project includes a detailed sequence of construction, general notes, typical section and plan layout for shoulder closure on I-95. The TTCP references that all work shall be conducted in compliance with Virginia Work Area Protection Manual (VWAPM) and references specific Typical Traffic Control Standards. Table 1 provides the suggested sequence of construction.

Table 1. Suggested Sequence of Construction

1. Prior to any construction or staging, construct stabilized construction entrance#1 from Heller Road.

2. Construct stabilized construction entrance #2 from Backlick Road for access into area between Backlick Road and Field Lark Branch.

3. Install perimeter erosion and sediment controls as shown on erosion and sediment control plan sheets.

4. Begin clearing and grubbing and prepare area west of Backlick Road for construction.

5. Demolish existing buildings within the limits of construction.

6. Consolidate soil consolidation for pre-MSE wall and embankment placement.

7. Construct Abutment "A" and Abutment "B" for Bridge over Field Lark Branch

8. Construct MSE walls associated with Bridge over Field Lark Branch

9. Construct Bridge over Field Lark Branch.

10. Reserve area within the proposed right of way between Field Lark Branch bridge and I-95 bridge as staging area.

11. Start construction of MSE walls and Abutment "A" for Bridge over I-95.

12. Construct stabilized construction entrance #3 from Backlick Road for access into area between Backlick Road and I-95 Southbound Lanes.

13. Start construction of Pier #1 for I-95 bridge.

14. Close inside shoulder on I-95 NB and the shoulder on I-95 HOV to accommodate for the construction of Pier #2 and 18" sanitary sewer pipe; Place advance warning signs and barriers as per the approved Temporary Traffic Control Plan (TTCP).

15. Construct stabilized construction entrance #4 from Northbound lanes of I-95 into the work zone between I-95 NB and I-95 HOV lanes.

16. Start construction of Pier #2 and Abutment "B" for Bridge over I-95.

17. Place advance warning signs on the I-95 HOV flyover ramp; place temporary traffic control barrier as shown in the TTCP at the connection between the proposed bridge and existing bridge.

18. Demolish part of existing I-95 HOV flyover ramp to prepare for construction of the superstructure of the bridge. This can be done during non-HOV hours. Place 18 Tons of couter weight on both sides of the proposed deck slab to be removed and follow suggested sequence of construction as noted on Sheet R155.

19. Complete the repair items on existing bridge.

20. Finish construction of substructure components for I-95 bridge.

21. Construct superstructure for the bridge over I-95 at night time following the lane closure process.

22. Complete construction of roadway section between Field Lark Branch and I-95 bridges.

23. Construct the joint between existing I-95 HOV flyover ramp and the proposed bridge.

24. Place the final pavement surface course.

25. Complete final pavement markings, signing and lighting.

Only shoulder closures are anticipated for a long duration on I-95 NBL and HOV lanes. The traffic control figure TTC 6.0 (VWAPM) – Shoulder closure with barrier will be used as a standard application.

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Table 2. Temporary Traffic Control Plan - Closure Matrix

Location Closure Type Traffic Control Strategy Duration

I-95 NB and

I-95 HOV

Shoulder Closure

TTC 6.0 Shoulder Closure with Barrier

TTC 36.0 Signing for Project Limits Long-term Stationary

Backlick Road (Northbound) Shoulder Closure

TTC 6.0 Shoulder Closure with Barrier TTC 36.0 Signing for Project Limits Long-term Stationary

I-95 HOV Flyover Ramp Shoulder Closure TTC 5.0 Shoulder Closure with Barrier and Lane shift Operations

TTC 38.0 Eradication of pavement markings in workzones

Long-term Stationary

I-95 SBL

I-95 HOV

Lane Closure TTC 11.0 Short Duration operation on a Multi-Lane Highway TTC 36.0 Signing for Project Limits

Short – term Stationary (Off- Peak)

5.2 Lane Closure Process

Intermittent lane closures are anticipated on I-95 on a short term basis during off-peak hours. Any lane closure on I-95 and related roadways shall follow the ‘Virginia MegaProjects Lane Closure Policy’.

1. The Contractor shall submit a request for either a lane or shoulder closure to the Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Coordinator and the respective Contract Officer for approval in accordance with this policy. The work hours for these closures will comply with the contract agreements. This policy will facilitate the coordination and identify Lane/Shoulder closing conflicts that may occur during the various project activities. The Contractor will be required to submit this information in a format (Virginia MegaProjects Lane/Shoulder Closure Request Form) provided by the Department. When required, the Contractor will submit additional MOT information and/or approved traffic control plans (TCPs). The request will include sufficient information to support the local and regional Public Information programs describing the location, dates and time, nature of work, lanes to be closed, ramp closures, field point of contact, and detours. The advance notification requirements for the type of lane closure requested are defined to support the coordination efforts within each project contract agreement.

2. The lane closure requests should be submitted to the MOT Coordinator and Contract Officer by noon each Wednesday of the week before the lane closure will be required. This will allow the MOT Coordinator to review the lane/shoulder closure request for time of work requirements, conflicting closures within the Virginia MegaProjects corridor, and validating traffic operations and incident management impact(s) and the respective Contract Officer to a technical review. Once reviewed, the MOT Coordinator will input the lane closure information into the Lane Closure Advisory Management System (LCAMS). The MOT Coordinator will furnish the necessary information to the various Outreach programs and Virginia MegaProject staff.

3. The request will be recommended for approval or disapproval and submitted to the Contract Officer. The respective VDOT representative(s) will review the MegaProjects MOT Coordinator’s recommendations and will either approve the submittal or return it to the Contractor for resubmission.

4. If a conflicting lane closure request is identified, the MOT Coordinator will notify the respective Contract Officer to facilitate the resolution of conflicts between projects. Once the conflict is resolved, the Contract Officer must notify the MOT Coordinator of the resolution and have the contractor resubmit the lane closure request.

5. Lane closure approval/disapproval will be made within three (3) calendar days of receipt of the request from the MOT Coordinator. The Construction Project Management Schedule shall provide a rolling two or three week plan of the MOT project requirements.

6. Once approved, the MegaProjects MOT Coordinator and Construction Operations Center (COC) staff will use LCAMS to convey approved lane closures to the VDOT NRO Traffic Operations Center (TOC) for internal management and Virginia MegaProjects public affairs personnel for appropriate outreach to external parties: media, businesses, trucking associations, traffic reporting agencies, and community service agencies.

5.3 Lane Closure Types

Type 1. A lane closure that would have a significant impact on traffic, such as stopping traffic completely, closing two or more lanes, closing an exit or entrance ramp at freeway interchanges, or changing traffic patterns. This type of closure would require extensive media and stakeholder notification and coordination among various local and state agencies.

Type 2. A lane closure that would have minor or no impacts on the flow of traffic, such as closing one lane on a four-lane freeway during off-peak hours or close the service road adjacent to Routes 7 or 123.

Type 3. A lane closure that would close a shoulder (right or left) on a freeway or ramp.

Table 3. Advance Notification Requirements

Lane Closure Type Minimum Advance Notice Maximum Advance Notice

1 10 Days 21 Days

2 5 Days 14 Days

3 3 Days 14 Days The above notices are calendar days.

Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS) shall be provided in advance and during a closure. A similar message to the ones shown below may be used.

PCMS (During)

MAJOR MIDNIGHT DATE MAJOR MIDNIGHT EXPECT

CLOSURES 5:00 AM EXPECT CLOSURES 5:00 AM MAJOR

I-95 STARTING DELAYS I-95 STARTING DELAYS

1. The Contractor’s working CPM schedule shall identify the activities that require lane and roadway closures. The schedule will be reviewed to assure that the closure request meets the objective of the project and will minimize traffic disruptions.

Advance Notification Limits

2. Lane closures or work that restricts traffic flow will not be permitted during the daytime hours on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from noon on the day before the holiday until noon the day after the holiday, unless approved by the Contract Officer.

3. Restoration of traffic capacity shall mean the completion of all construction work, the removal of all traffic control devices and signs, and the removal of all workers, materials and equipment from the roadway (lane/shoulder).

4. The Contract Officer has the right to direct the Contractor to modify, adjust, or remove lane closures based on traffic or weather conditions.

5. Lane closure request shall include any pertinent information or TCPs if required.

Lane Closure Restrictions

6. Lane closures or traffic restrictions will not be permitted during the daytime hours on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from noon the day before a holiday until noon the day after the holiday unless otherwise stated in the contract documents or approved by the Contract Officer.

7. Observed holidays are New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day and Veteran’s Day. When a holiday falls on a Friday, lane closures are not permitted from noon Thursday to noon Monday. When a holiday falls on a Monday, lane closures are not permitted from noon Friday to noon Tuesday.

8. VDOT through the CO reserves the right to monitor traffic conditions impacted by the work and to make additional restrictions as may be necessary (i.e., terminate a lane closure early). Additional restrictions for other holidays or special local events may be necessary.

9. In case of an emergency or accidents, the construction access lanes on the shoulder within the project or lane closure limits should be available when feasible for emergency vehicles.

10. A shoulder cutout area should be deployed for every continuous 2000 feet of shoulder closure to provide a place for disabled vehicles, nominally 10 feet by 200 feet.

11. The Concessionaire/Contractor/Permittee shall notify VDOT Transportation Operations Center (TOC) as they start to set up the lane closure and once they have completely removed the closure.

The contact number for TOC is 703-877-3401

12. The VDOT Project Manager has the right to modify, adjust, or remove lane closures based on traffic and weather conditions.

13. The Contract Officer shall notify the MOT Coordinator or representative and Virginia State Police and VDOT TOC if a lane closure is cancelled or delayed.

14. Contractor shall follow the VA Megaproject lane/shoulder closure policy. A lane closure request form is required to be submitted to VA Megaproject program for approval at least 10 days in advance.

Table 4. Allowed Work Hours for Roadway and Shoulder Closures

Roadway Single-Lane Closures Multiple-Lane Closures Complete Road Closures

I-95

M – TH

NB - 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

SB – 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM

NB & SB - 9:30 PM – 5:00 AM

NB- Fri only - 9:00 AM to Noon

SB – Fri only – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

M - TH

10:30 PM – 5:00 AM

M – TH

Midnight – 5:00 AM

I-95 HOV

M – Sun

9:30 PM – 4:00 AM

M – Sun

9:30 PM – 4:00 AM

M – TH

Midnight – 5:00 AM

Other Roadways M – Sun

9:30 PM – 3:30 AM

M – Sun

9:30 PM – 4:00 AM

M – TH

Midnight – 5:00 AM Complete Road Closures: Complete roadway closures to facilitate the lifting and placing of bridge beams, demolition and removal of bridge elements and erection or removal of overhead sign panels and structures over I-95 or HOV lanes or any other roadways will be permitted for 20 minutes maximum.

Traffic back-up must dissipate prior to implementing successive closings.

The following information will be required when submitting a lane closure for approval:

Lane Closure Approval Form

Location: Highway number designation

1. Project Number:

2. Direction: West/East or North/South

3. Lane closure type: 1, 2 or 3

4. Duration: Date/time

5. Nature of work: boring, roto-milling or asphalt overlay, etc. (use plain English for description)

6. Limits: From to where

7. Number of lanes on roadway

8. Lanes/shoulders to be closed: (specify left, right, middle, left middle, right middle or shoulder)

9. Ramp location to be closed

10. Point of contact (POC): (Field Inspector Name)

11. POC telephone number:

12. Type of Typical Traffic Control: TTC from VAWAPM

13. Traffic Control Plan required: (Any TCP deviating from TTC from the VAWAPM) Yes or No

14. TCP Approved: Yes or No & Approved TCP Number.

15. Any detours required:

16. Notes: Any other pertinent information that may be needed to facilitate closures

17. Police request: Yes or No & number of troopers/officers requested:

18. MOT Coordinator review signature:

19. MOT Coordinator recommendation: approved or disapproved

20. VDOT Approval signature:

A detour plan will be in place if an unforeseeable incident takes place during construction. Temporary 15 min lane closures are anticipated during bridge erection. Detour discussed will be in effect only if the southbound lanes are closed for an extended period of time.

Detour Plan

Temporary 15 min lane closures are anticipated during bridge erection. A detour plan shall be in place to deal with an unforeseeable incident during construction. A feasible detour is identified below which will be in effect only if the I-95 southbound lanes are closed for an extended period of time.

The traffic on I-95 southbound lanes would exit on to Backlick Road just before the project location at exit 167. Just after crossing Fairfax County Parkway interchange, at the intersection of Boudinot Drive and Alban Road, traffic would turn left on the entrance ramp to merge on to I-95 southbound lanes.

The total detour distance would be 1.4 miles.

5.4 Public Communication Plan

A proactive communications and outreach plan will be deployed to support the traffic management program for this project with the following goals and objectives:

� Increase awareness of local and long-distance travelers about traffic changes and impacts associated with the Project.

� Join the Public Information and Outreach Campaign with the VDOT Statewide Campaign to keep the traveling public aware of construction work zones and traffic impacts throughout the state.

The following strategies are recommended to achieve the goals and objectives of the Public Communications Plan:

� Advance notice shall be provided for each phase of construction in media and via PCMS signs when the traffic pattern changes.

� Provide information to the public concerning Transportation Operations Strategies listed below.

� Develop Project web site and provide email alerts for each phase.

� Newsletters shall be provided to local communities with updates of traffic flow changes and upcoming phases of construction.

� Provide Project Hotline number for updates and revisions to traffic flow changes during construction.

5.5 Transportation Operations Plan

The Transportation Operations Strategies includes strategies to manage work zone traffic operations including monitoring traffic conditions and making adjustments to traffic operations based on changing conditions. The goal of these strategies is to improve detection, verification, response and clearance of crashes and other incidents in the work zone along the project corridor. This includes adequate enforcement of traffic regulations in the work zone. The following are the strategies to be followed for the I-95 Ramp Construction Project:

� Consider incentive/disincentive clauses to complete phases on time that impact traffic the most, specifically the work needing lane closures.

� Provide information on starting buspool, carpool or vanpool to local communities and businesses.

� Coordinate with major stakeholders and employers in the vicinity of the project to identify possible shuttle services to reduce traffic.

� Promotion of Park & Ride Facilities in the area through local businesses and local communities.

5.6 Traffic/ Incident Management Strategies

The following traffic/ incident management strategies are to be followed for the construction of I-95 FBNA Ramp Construction Project:

� Use traffic cameras to monitor and detect places where drivers would have difficulty negotiating a workzone and then the layout is adjusted

� Use VDOT Transportation Operations Center (TOC) for coordinating and managing traffic and incident management activities in and around work zone.

� Use dedicated towing service to reduce the time required to remove vehicles involved in an incident (breakdown or crash)

� Local detour route as identified in section 5.2 to be in place as appropriate

� Coordinate with local news media to publicize traffic delays, incidents and incident management

6. TMP MONITORING

Implemented transportation management strategies are to be monitored for the construction of I-95 FBNA Ramp Construction Project:

� Work activities within the construction work zone shall not commence until the approved traffic control devices are in place in accordance with the approved traffic control plan.

� When traffic must be maintained through all or part of a construction work zone, an inspector trained in traffic control shall be assigned to monitor the approved traffic control plan and recommend changes.

� Complete records of the management of the TCP should be maintained by both the contractor and agency personnel. The records should include when specific traffic control devices are placed and removed; when contract work activities were completed; inspection time, date and findings;

� Traffic crashes and injuries associated with other modes of transportation that occur within a construction work zone shall be documented and reported to the Construction Engineer and the District Safety Coordinator

7. CONTINGENCY PLANS

A contingency plan shall be in place that should be undertaken to minimize traffic impacts when unexpected events occur in the work zone (e.g., crashes, unforeseen traffic demand, inclement weather, etc.). The following are to be maintained for I-95 FBNA Ramp Construction Project:

� The contractor shall maintain a decision matrix with lines of communication and authority for use when unexpected events occur in the work zone.

� Names, phone numbers and pager numbers of TMP managers, Resident Engineers, maintenance supervisors, law enforcement commanders, local agency representatives, etc.

shall be accessible to the personnel working on site.

� Contractor shall prepare a detailed contingency plan for reopening closures to public traffic.

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F E D E R A L H I G H WAY A D M I N I S T R AT I O N

Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division

21400 Ridgetop Circle

Sterling, Virginia 20166