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WORLD TRADE BRIDGE

I-69W/US-59

J KAMINSKI / JCREWS

D AUBE

COVER SHEET

C000

WORLD TRADE BRIDGE

U.S. LAND PORT OF ENTRY

CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

PROJECT

CIVIL ENGINEER

CUSHING TERRELL

303 E 17TH SUITE 105

DENVER, CO 80203

(729) 359-1416

PROJECT TITLE:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: US LAND PORT OF ENTRY

NEW MEXICO

OKLAHOMA

LOUISIANA

MEXICO

GULF OF MEXICO

TEXAS

CONSULTANTS

AERIAL MAP

VICINITY MAP

NORTH

NORTH

NOT TO SCALE

USA

MEXICO

LAND PORT

OF ENTRY

USAMEXICO

General Services Administration Public Buildings Service

Greater Southwest Region 819 Taylor Street

Fort Worth, TX 76102

47PH0422F0034

SOUTHERN BORDER PAVING

LAREDO, TX 78045

WTB LAND PORT OF ENTRY

IMPROVEMENTS, FY21

MARK DATE DESCRIPTION

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SHEET INDEX

C000 COVER SHEET

C001 STANDARD SPECS & DETAILS

C002 GENERAL NOTES

C003A PHASE 1 DEMOLITION PLAN

C003B PHASE 1 DEMOLITION PLAN

C100A PHASE 1 - PAVING PLAN

C100B PHASE 2 - PAVING PLAN

C101A TRAFFIC CONTROL - PHASE 1

C101B TRAFFIC CONTROL - PHASE 2

C400 CIVIL DETAILS

FOR REFERENCE ONLY

C 2.0 MEP SITE

A 2.1A MEP FLOOR PLAN - DIMENSIONS

A 2.3 SECTIONS - ELEVATIONS

A 6.1 FENCING DETAILS

S 3.0 STRUCTURAL DETAILS

1-69W/US-59

LAND PORT

OF ENTRY

City of Laredo

City of Austin

BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1. PROJECT INCLUDES REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF

CONCRETE PAVEMENT, BETWEEN RECENTLY INSTALLED

NON-INTRUSIVE INSPECTION EQUIPMENT AND THE PRIMARY

INSPECTION BOOTHS FOR COMMERCIAL INSPECTION.

2. PROJECT WILL INCLUDE TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUIREMENTS.

3. PROJECT INCLUDES TWO ADDITIVE ALTERNATES.

C003 OVERALL SITE PLAN

TXDOT DETAILS

BC(1)-21 BARRICADE & CONSTRUCTION (SHEETS 1,2,3,4,5,10,11,12)

CRCP(1)-20 CONTINUALLY REINFORCED CONCRETE PAVEMENT

(SHEETS 1 & 2)

JS-14 CONCRETE PAVING DETAILS & JOINT SEALS

JRCP JOINTED REINFORCED CONCRETE PAVEMENT DETAILS.

11.14.2023

STANDARD SPECS & DETAILS

C001

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Greater Southwest Region 819 Taylor Street

Fort Worth, TX 76102

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SOUTHERN BORDER PAVING

LAREDO, TX 78045

WTB LAND PORT OF ENTRY

IMPROVEMENTS, FY21

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TxDOT SPECIFICATIONS

THE CURRENT VERSION OF THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS ARE APPLICABLE AND

HEREBY INCLUDED IN THIS PROJECT:

104 REMOVING CONCRETE

105 REMOVING TREATED AND UNTREATED BASE AND ASPHALT PAVEMENT

110 EXCAVATION

134 BACKFILLING PAVEMENT EDGES

204 SPRINKLING

216 PROOF ROLLING

247 FLEXIBLE BASE

251 REWORKING BASE COURSES

360 CONCRETE PAVEMENT

421 HYDRAULIC CEMENT CONCRETE

440 REINFORCEMENT FOR CONCRETE

506 TEMPORARY EROSION, SEDIMENTATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL

CONTROLS

662 WORK ZONE PAVEMENT MARKINGS

713 CLEANING AND SEALING JOINTS AND CRACKS (CONCRETE PAVEMENT)

TxDOT DEPARTMENTAL MATERIAL

SPECIFICATIONS (DMS)

THE CURRENT VERSION OF THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS ARE APPLICABLE AND

HEREBY INCLUDED IN THIS PROJECT:

4650 HYDRAULIC CEMENT CONCRETE CURING MATERIALS &

EVAPORATION RETARDANTS

6100 EPOXIES AND ADHESIVES

6230 TEMPORARY SEDIMENT CONTROL FENCE FABRIC

6310 JOINT SEALANTS AND FILLERS

8130 EPOXY POWDER COATING FOR REINFORCING STEEL

8241 TEMPORARY REMOVABLE PREFABRICATED PAVEMENT MARKINGS

ADDITIONAL SECTIONS MAY APPLY.

TxDOT STANDARD DETAILS

THE CURRENT VERSION OF THE FOLLOWING DETAILS ARE APPLICABLE AND

HEREBY INCLUDED IN THIS PROJECT:

BC-21 BARRICADE & CONSTRUCTION (12 SHEETS)

CRCP(1)-20 CONTINUOUSLY REINFORCED CONCRETE PAVEMENT, ONE

LAYER STEEL BAR PLACEMENT (2 SHEETS)

JS-14 CONCRETE PAVING DETAILS - JOINT SEALS

STDB-2 JOINT REINFORCED CONCRETE PAVEMENT DETAILS

APPROX. PROPERTY LINE

APPR

O

X. PR

O

PER

TY LIN

E

APPROX. PROPERTY LINE

OVERALL SITE PLAN

C003

0 175 350 700

SCALE: 1" = 350'

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C003

OVERALL SITE PLAN

NORTH

General Services Administration Public Buildings Service

Greater Southwest Region 819 Taylor Street

Fort Worth, TX 76102

47PH0422F0034

SOUTHERN BORDER PAVING

LAREDO, TX 78045

WTB LAND PORT OF ENTRY

IMPROVEMENTS, FY21

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APPROXIMATE

LOCATION OF

PROJECT

LAYDOWN

YARD

EXISTING COMMERCIAL

PRIMARY INSPECTION BOOTHS

PROJECT AREA

MEP NII BY OTHERS

EXISTING KENNELS

EXISTING

ADMIN

BUILDING

EXISTING

ADMIN

PARKING

EXISTING

FMCSA

EXISTING

COMMERCIAL

INSPECTION

POTENTIAL

ACCESS ROUTE

EXISTING

COMMERCIAL

EXPORT

THIS PLAN IS PROVIDED TO IDENTIFY A

POTENTIAL ACCESS ROUTE, LAYDOWN YARD,

AND PROJECT LOCATION WITHIN THE L.P.O.E.

PAVEMENT DEMO PLAN

C003A

0 50 100 200

SCALE: 1" = 100'

MAHONEY

AUBE1

C003A

PHASE 1 PAVEMENT DEMO PLAN

NORTH

General Services Administration Public Buildings Service

Greater Southwest Region 819 Taylor Street

Fort Worth, TX 76102

47PH0422F0034

SOUTHERN BORDER PAVING

LAREDO, TX 78045

WTB LAND PORT OF ENTRY

IMPROVEMENTS, FY21

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REMOVE EXISTING

CONCRETE PAVEMENT

AREA= 20,169± SF

DUAL P60ZBX SYSTEM

TO BE INSTALLED BY

OTHER PRIOR TO

CONSTRUCTION.

TRAFFIC

CONTROL ZONE

FOR P60ZBX.

PAVEMENT DEMO PLAN

C003B

0 50 100 200

SCALE: 1" = 100'

MAHONEY

AUBE1

C003B

PHASE 2 PAVEMENT DEMO PLAN

NORTH

General Services Administration Public Buildings Service

Greater Southwest Region 819 Taylor Street

Fort Worth, TX 76102

47PH0422F0034

SOUTHERN BORDER PAVING

LAREDO, TX 78045

WTB LAND PORT OF ENTRY

IMPROVEMENTS, FY21

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ADD ALT 1

REMOVE EXISTING

CONCRETE PAVEMENT

AREA= 6,282± SF

ADD ALT 2

REMOVE EXISTING

CONCRETE PAVEMENT

AREA= 6,391± SF

DUAL P60ZBX SYSTEM

TO BE INSTALLED BY

OTHER PRIOR TO

CONSTRUCTION.

TRAFFIC

CONTROL ZONE

FOR P60ZBX.

Sheet: 1

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PAVING PLAN

C100A

0 50 100 200

SCALE: 1" = 100'

MAHONEY

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C100A

PHASE 1 PAVING PLAN

General Services Administration Public Buildings Service

Greater Southwest Region 819 Taylor Street

Fort Worth, TX 76102

47PH0422F0034

SOUTHERN BORDER PAVING

LAREDO, TX 78045

WTB LAND PORT OF ENTRY

IMPROVEMENTS, FY21

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PROVIDE

BASE BID

CONCRETE

REMOVE &

REPLACE AREA

= 22,627± SF

DUAL P60ZBX

SYSTEM TO BE

INSTALLED

BY OTHERS

PRIOR TO

PROJECT

START

TRAFFIC

CONTROL

ZONE FOR

P60ZBX.

Sheet: 1

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PAVING PLAN

C100B

0 50 100 200

SCALE: 1" = 100'

MAHONEY

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C100B

PHASE 2 PAVING PLAN

General Services Administration Public Buildings Service

Greater Southwest Region 819 Taylor Street

Fort Worth, TX 76102

47PH0422F0034

SOUTHERN BORDER PAVING

LAREDO, TX 78045

WTB LAND PORT OF ENTRY

IMPROVEMENTS, FY21

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NORTH

PROVIDE

ADD ALT 1

CONCRETE

REMOVE &

REPLACE AREA

= 6,282± SF

DUAL P60ZBX

SYSTEM TO BE

INSTALLED BY

OTHERS PRIOR

TO PROJECT

START.

TRAFFIC

CONTROL

ZONE FOR

P60ZBX.

PROVIDE

ADD ALT 2

CONCRETE

REMOVE &

REPLACE AREA

= 6,391± SF

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SITE PLAN

C101C

0 50 100 200

SCALE: 1" = 100'

MAHONEY

AUBE1

C101A

TRAFFIC CONTROL- PHASE 1

General Services Administration Public Buildings Service

Greater Southwest Region 819 Taylor Street

Fort Worth, TX 76102

47PH0422F0034

SOUTHERN BORDER PAVING

LAREDO, TX 78045

WTB LAND PORT OF ENTRY

IMPROVEMENTS, FY21

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NORTH

TEMPORARY

JERSEY BARRIER

DUAL

P60ZBX

SYSTEM BY

OTHERS.

TRAFFIC

CONTROL ZONE

FOR P60ZBX.

TEMPORARY

JERSEY BARRIER

R

0.

1. THE DUAL P60ZBX SYSTEMS ARE BEING INSTALLED BY OTHERS UNDER A

SEPARATE CONTRACT. AT THIS TIME IT IS UNCERTAIN WHICH OF THE

TWO SYSTEMS WILL BE INSTALLED FIRST.

2. THIS CONTRACT SHALL ALLOW THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO REVISE

THE ORDER OF PHASES AS SHOWN. CONTRACTOR CAN SUBMIT REVISED

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS TO THE GSA FOR

REVIEW/COMMENT/ACCEPTANCE IF A BETTER SEQUENCE IS IDENTIFIED.

NOTES

NOTE:

DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATES. PROJECT CONSTRUCTION

MAY BE COMPLETED WHILE DUALP60ZBX IS BEING

INSTALLED. THIS COULD ALLOW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF

PROJECT IN SINGLE PHASE, AND WOULD UTILIZE

TRAFFIC CONTROL BARRIERS BY DUAL P60ZBX

CONTRACTOR.

1. PROVIDE DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE PRICE TO

ELIMINATE NEED FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL ON

BORDER SIDE OF DUAL P60ZBX.

2. PROVIDE DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE PRICE TO

ELIMINATE NEED TO CONSTRUCT IN TWO PHASES.

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SITE PLAN

C101D

0 50 100 200

SCALE: 1" = 100'

MAHONEY

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C101D

TRAFFIC CONTROL- PHASE 2

General Services Administration Public Buildings Service

Greater Southwest Region 819 Taylor Street

Fort Worth, TX 76102

47PH0422F0034

SOUTHERN BORDER PAVING

LAREDO, TX 78045

WTB LAND PORT OF ENTRY

IMPROVEMENTS, FY21

MARK DATE DESCRIPTION

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TEMPORARY

JERSEY BARRIER

DUAL P60ZBX

SYSTEM BY

OTHERS PRIOR TO

CONSTRUCITON.

TRAFFIC

CONTROL ZONE

FOR P60ZBX.

TEMPORARY

JERSEY BARRIER

R2

.0

1. THE DUAL P60ZBX SYSTEMS ARE BEING INSTALLED BY OTHERS UNDER A

SEPARATE CONTRACT. AT THIS TIME IT IS UNCERTAIN WHICH OF THE

TWO SYSTEMS WILL BE INSTALLED FIRST.

2. THIS CONTRACT SHALL ALLOW THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO REVISE

THE ORDER OF PHASES AS SHOWN. CONTRACTOR CAN SUBMIT REVISED

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS TO THE GSA FOR

REVIEW/COMMENT/ACCEPTANCE IF A BETTER SEQUENCE IS IDENTIFIED.

NOTES

NOTE:

DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATES. PROJECT CONSTRUCTION

MAY BE COMPLETED WHILE DUALP60ZBX IS BEING

INSTALLED. THIS COULD ALLOW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF

PROJECT IN SINGLE PHASE, AND WOULD UTILIZE

TRAFFIC CONTROL BARRIERS BY DUAL P60ZBX

CONTRACTOR.

1. PROVIDE DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE PRICE TO

ELIMINATE NEED FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL ON

BORDER SIDE OF DUAL P60ZBX.

2. PROVIDE DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE PRICE TO

ELIMINATE NEED TO CONSTRUCT IN TWO PHASES.

CIVIL DETAILS

C400

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CONCRETE PAVEMENT SECTION

NOT TO SCALE

12.5" *

6" *

FLEXIBLE BASE MATERIAL WITH 3%

CEMENT BY WEIGHT

HOT - MIX BOND BREAKER

SEE EARTHWORK & PAVEMENT

SECTIONS OF GEOTECHNICAL

REPORT FOR SUBGRADE

PREPARATION UNDER PAVEMENT.

NOTES:

1. SUBGRADE SHOULD BE PREPARED ACCORDING RECOMMENDATIONS PROVIDED IN THE

GEOTECHNICAL REPORT. IF SOFT SOILS ARE ENCOUNTERED, THEY SHALL BE REMOVED

AND REPLACE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GEOTECHNICAL REPORT.

*REFER TO GEOTECHNICAL REPORT FOR ALL MATERIAL THICKNESS UNLESS DIRECTED

OTHERWISE BY OWNER.

1" * 19.5" *

CONCRETE PAVEMENT - REFER

TO GEOTECH REPORT

REINFORCING SHALL BE

PROVIDED PER TXDOT DETAIL

440.

CONNECTION TO EXISTING

NOT TO SCALE

General Services Administration Public Buildings Service

Greater Southwest Region 819 Taylor Street

Fort Worth, TX 76102

47PH0422F0034

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LAREDO, TX 78045

WTB LAND PORT OF ENTRY

IMPROVEMENTS, FY21

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FOR REFERENCE ONLY

DN: CK: DW: CK:FILE:

JOB

COUNTY

SECT

DIST

REVISIONS

TxDOT TxDOT TxDOT TxDOT

HIGHWAY

SHEET NO.

C TxDOT o f t h i s s t a n d a r d t o o t h e r f o r m a t s o r f o r i n c o r r e c t r e s u l t s o r d a m a g e s r e s u l t i n g f r o m i t s u s e k i n d i s m a d e b y

T x

D O

T f o r a n y p u r p o e w h a t s o e v e r

D O

T a s s u m e s n o r e s p o n s i b i l i t y f o r t h e c o n v e r s i o n e u s e o f t h i s s t a n d a r d i s g o v e r n e d b y t h e

T e x

E g i n e e r i g

P a c t i c

A t

N r r a n t y o f a n y

D I

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CONTNovember 2002

F I

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SHEET 1 OF 12

AND REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL NOTES

BARRICADE AND CONSTRUCTION

4-03

9-07

5-10

7-13

BC(1)-21

8-14 bc-21.dgn

Standard Division Safety Traffic

BARRICADE AND CONSTRUCTION (BC) STANDARD SHEETS GENERAL NOTES:

http://www.txdot.gov

THE DOCUMENTS BELOW CAN BE FOUND ON-LINE AT

COMPLIANT WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES LIST (CWZTCD)

TEXAS MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (TMUTCD)

STANDARD HIGHWAY SIGN DESIGNS FOR TEXAS (SHSD)

TRAFFIC ENGINEERING STANDARD SHEETS

MATERIAL PRODUCER LIST (MPL)

ROADWAY DESIGN MANUAL - SEE "MANUALS (ONLINE MANUALS)"

DEPARTMENTAL MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS (DMS)

or as approved by the Engineer.

right-of-way line as possible, or located behind a barrier or guardrail, must be parked away from travel lanes. They should be as close to the

13. Inactive equipment and work vehicles, including workers' private vehicles devices.

12. The Engineer has the final decision on the location of all traffic control progress or a definite need exists.

11. Traffic control devices should be in place only while work is actually in limits. For mobile operations, CSJ limit signs are not required.

CONTRACTOR and END ROAD WORK signs shall be erected at or near the CSJ erected in advance of the CSJ limits. The BEGIN ROAD WORK NEXT X MILES, LATER and the WORK ZONE TRAFFIC FINES DOUBLE sign with plaque shall be on BC(2). The OBEY WARNING SIGNS STATE LAW sign, STAY ALERT TALK OR TEXT

Control Devices, CSJ limit signs are required. CSJ limit signs are shown than mobile operations as defined by the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic

10. Where highway construction or maintenance work is being undertaken, other appropriate traffic control devices to be used.

BC sheets are examples. As necessary, the Engineer will determine the most

9. The temporary traffic control devices shown in the illustrations of the provide a detail to the Contractor before the sign is manufactured.

not shown in this manual shall be shown in the plans or the Engineer shall

"Standard Highway Sign Designs for Texas," latest edition. Sign details

8. All signs shall be constructed in accordance with the details found in the justify the signing.

divided highways where median width will permit and traffic volumes

7. The Engineer may require duplicate warning signs on the median side of revised to show appropriate work zone distance.

directed by the Engineer. The BEGIN ROAD WORK NEXT X MILES sign shall be necessary warning signs as shown on these sheets, the TCP sheets or as adjacent project is completed first, the Contractor shall erect the redundant and the work areas appear continuous to the motorists. If the

FINES DOUBLE, and other advance warning signs if the signing would be

6. When projects abut, the Engineer(s) may omit the END ROAD WORK, TRAFFIC

Design Manual" or engineering judgment.

"A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets," the TxDOT "Roadway

Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), applicable design criteria contained in manuals such as the American

5. Geometric design of lane shifts and detours should, when possible, meet the the approximate location of any device without the approval of the Engineer.

control devices as shown in the plans. The Contractor may not move or change

4. The Contractor is responsible for installing and maintaining the traffic sign and seal Contractor proposed changes.

by a licensed professional engineer for approval. The Engineer may develop,

3. The Contractor may propose changes to the TCP that are signed and sealed responsibility of the Engineer.

2. The development and design of the Traffic Control Plan (TCP)is the shown in the "Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices" (TMUTCD).

The information contained in these sheets meet or exceed the requirements devices, construction pavement markings, and typical work zone signs.

to show typical examples for placement of temporary traffic control

1. The Barricade and Construction Standard Sheets (BC sheets) are intended

5-21

COMPLIANT WORKZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES

Assessing safety Hardware (MASH).

2. Work zone traffic control devices shall be compliant with the Manual for and their sources.

Traffic Control Devices List" (CWZTCD) describes pre-qualified products

1. Only pre-qualified products shall be used. The "Compliant Work Zone when flagging is used at night.

2. Except in emergency situations, flagger stations shall be illuminated considered for high traffic volume work areas or night time work.

performance for Class 2 or 3 risk exposure. Class 3 garments should be

Apparel," or equivalent revisions, and labeled as ANSI 107-2004 standard the requirements of ISEA "American National Standard for High-Visibility within the right-of-way shall wear high-visibility safety apparel meeting

1. Workers on foot who are exposed to traffic or to construction equipment

WORKER SAFETY NOTES:

COUNTY

SECT

DIST

REVISIONS

TxDOT TxDOT TxDOT

HIGHWAY

SHEET NO.

C TxDOT o f t h i s s t a n d a r d t o o t h e r f o r m a t s o r f o r i n c o r r e c t r e s u l t s o r d a m a g e s r e s u l t i n g f r o m i t s u s e k i n d d e

D O

T f o r a n y p u r p o a t s o e v e

D O

T a s s u m e s n o r e s p o n s i b i l i t y f o r t h e c o n v e r s i e u s e o f t h i s s t a n d a r d i s g o v e r n e d b y t h e

T e x g i n e e r i a c t i t r r a n t y o f a n y

D I

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SHEET 2 OF 12

R11-2

ROAD

CLOSED

XX

ROAD

WORK

AHEAD

END

ROAD WORK

END

ROAD WORK

CW20-1D

CW1-6

NAME

ADDRESS

CITY

STATE

CONTRACTOR

ROAD WORK

NEXT X MILES

BEGIN

ROAD

WORK

AHEAD

ROAD

WORK

AHEAD

P R

O J

E C

T

1 Block - City

1 Block - City

ROAD WORK

END

ROAD WORK

NEXT X MILES

P R

O J

E C

T

CROSSROAD X

X

X

X

ROAD

WORK

AHEAD

END

ROAD WORK

END

ROAD WORK

CW20-1D

NAME

ADDRESS

CITY

STATE

CONTRACTOR

ROAD WORK

BEGIN

T-INTERSECTION

ROAD

WORK

AHEAD

CW20-1D

CW20-1D

CW20-1D

3X

3X

XX

ROAD WORK

NEXT X MILES

ROAD WORK

NEXT X MILES

NEXT X MILES

INTERSECTED

ROADWAY 1000'-1500' - Hwy

1000'-1500' - Hwy

CSJ Limit

CSJ Limit

XXXXX

XXXXX

1,5,6

X

X

TYPICAL LOCATION OF CROSSROAD SIGNS

X

X

G20-5T

G20-5T

CW1-4R

SAMPLE LAYOUT OF SIGNING FOR WORK BEGINNING AT THE CSJ LIMITS

SAMPLE LAYOUT OF SIGNING FOR WORK BEGINNING DOWNSTREAM OF THE CSJ LIMITS

CW1-4L

CW20-1E

WORK

ROAD G20-5T

/ MILE

NEXT X MILES

TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION WARNING SIGN SIZE AND SPACING

MPH

Posted

Speed

Sign

Spacing

(Apprx.)

65 700

70 800

"X"

Feet

75 900 2

80 1000 2

SPACING

SIZE

9-07

Devices Channelizing

Devices Channelizing min.

80'

AREA

WORK

Limit

CSJ

1 and 4) see Note

(Optional

G20-2

G20-1aT

G20-1aT

NEXT X MILES

G20-2

CW13-1P

SPACE

WORK

CW13-1P

MPH

MPH

G20-2

SPACE

WORK

Channelizing Devices

LEGEND

Sign

Type 3 Barricade spacing requirements.

TMUTCD for sign

Spacing chart or the

Warning Sign Size and

See Typical Construction

G20-1bTR

G20-6T

G20-2

G20-2

G20-6T channelizing devices

Type 3 Barricade or devices channelizing

Barricade or

Type 3

G20-6T

GENERAL NOTES

or Series

Number

Sign

Freeway

Expressway/

Road

Conventional

CW20

CW21

CW22 48" x 48" 48" x 48"

CW23

CW25

CW1, CW2,

CW7, CW8, 36" x 36" 48" x 48"

CW9, CW11,

CW14

CW3, CW4,

CW5, CW6, 48" x 48" 48" x 48"

CW8-3,

CW10, CW12

CSJ LIMITS AT T-INTERSECTION

TxDOT

7-13 channelizing devices.

within the project limits. See the applicable TCP sheets for exact location and spacing of signs and

"ROAD WORK AHEAD"(CW20-1D)signs are placed in advance of these work areas to remind drivers they are still

When extended distances occur between minimal work spaces, the Engineer/Inspector should ensure additional

PROJECT LIMIT

BARRICADE AND CONSTRUCTION

WARNING

SIGNS

STATE LAW

OBEY

R20-3T

WARNING

SIGNS

STATE LAW

OBEY

WORK

ZONE

TRAFFIC

FINES

DOUBLE

WHEN

WORKERS

ARE PRESENT

BEGIN

R20-5T

R20-5aTP

SPEED

LIMIT

XX

X location with sign coordinate line should

NO-PASSING

Beginning of SPEED

LIMIT

XX

R2-1

R2-1

BC(2)-21

R2-1

SPEED

LIMIT

XX

X

G20-10T

XX

CW1-4L

MPHCW13-1P

NAME

ADDRESS

CITY

STATE

CONTRACTOR

ROAD WORK

NEXT X MILES

BEGIN DO

NOT

PASS

appropriate) (as R4-1 work area and/or distance between each additional sign.

Minimum distance from work area to first Advance Warning sign nearest the

(TMUTCD) typical application diagrams or TCP Standard Sheets.

see Part 6 of the "Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices"

For typical sign spacings on divided highways, expressways and freeways, G20-10T

SPEED

LIMIT

R2-1

XX

X X

X

G20-2bT

END

WORK ZONE

(See note 2 below)

May be mounted on back of "ROAD WORK AHEAD"(CW20-1D) sign with approval of Engineer.

Safety Traffic

NOTES

G20-2bT

END

WORK ZONE

WORK

ZONE

TRAFFIC

FINES

DOUBLE

WHEN

WORKERS

ARE PRESENT

R20-5T

R20-5aTP

BEGIN

G20-9TP

WORK

ZONE

TRAFFIC

FINES

DOUBLE

WHEN

WORKERS

ARE PRESENT

R20-5T

R20-5aTP

BEGIN

G20-9TP

WORK

ZONE

TRAFFIC

FINES

DOUBLE

WHEN

WORKERS

ARE PRESENT

R20-5T

R20-5aTP

BEGIN

G20-9TP

END

WORK ZONE

ROAD WORK

NEXT X MILES

G20-1bTL

END

WORK ZONE

X

ROAD

WORK

AHEAD

CW20-1D

the end of the work zone.

Contractor will install a regulatory speed limit sign at

Control Plan.

and other signs or devices as called for on the Traffic

Area for placement of "ROAD WORK AHEAD" (CW20-1D)sign maintenance work, with the exception of mobile operations.

CSJ limit signing is required for highway construction and if workers are present.

lying outside the CSJ Limits where traffic fines may double motorist of entering or leaving a part of the work zone signs are required outside the CSJ Limits. They inform the shall be used as shown on the sample layout when advance

The "BEGIN WORK ZONE"(G20-9TP) and "END WORK ZONE" (G20-2bT)

No decimals shall be used.

to the nearest whole mile with the approval of the Engineer.

This distance shall replace the "X" and shall be rounded

WORK NEXT X MILES"(G20-5T)sign for each specific project.

to be placed on the G20-1 series signs and "BEGIN ROAD

The Contractor shall determine the appropriate distance

1 and 4) see Note

(Optional

(G20-1bTR)" signs shall be replaced by the detour signing called for in the plans.

The "ROAD WORK NEXT X MILES" left arrow(G20-1bTL) and "ROAD WORK NEXT X MILES" right arrow

NAME"(G20-6T) sign behind the Type 3 Barricades for the road closure (see BC(10) also).

2. If construction closes the road at a T-intersection, the Contractor shall place the "CONTRACTOR being performed at or near an intersection.

such as a flagger and accompanying signs, or other signs, that should be used when work is

1. The Engineer will determine the types and location of any additional traffic control devices, sizes.

Sign Designs for Texas" manual for complete list of available sign design

6. See sign size listing in "TMUTCD", Sign Appendix or the "Standard Highway

5. Only diamond shaped warning sign sizes are indicated.

Note 2 under "Typical Location of Crossroad Signs".

crossroads at the discretion of the Engineer as per TMUTCD Part 5. See

4. 36" x 36" "ROAD WORK AHEAD" (CW20-1D)signs may be used on low volume or more advance warning.

3. Distance between signs should be increased as required to have 1/2 mile advance warning.

2. Distance between signs should be increased as required to have 1500 feet

1. Special or larger size signs may be used as necessary.

the plans or as determined by the Engineer/Inspector, shall be in place.

6. When work occurs in the intersection area, appropriate traffic control devices, as shown elsewhere in

5. Additional traffic control devices may be shown elsewhere in the plans for higher volume crossroads.

will determine whether a roadway is considered high volume.

motorists of the length of construction in either direction from the intersection. The Engineer

4. The "ROAD WORK NEXT X MILES"(G20-1aT)sign shall be required at high volume crossroads to advise

Zone Standard Sheets.

location and spacing of any sign not shown on the BC sheets, Traffic Control Plan sheets or the Work be considered part of the minimum requirements. The Engineer/Inspector will determine the proper

AHEAD, LOOSE GRAVEL, or other appropriate signs. When additional signs are required, these signs will

3. Based on existing field conditions, the Engineer/Inspector may require additional signs such as FLAGGER information shall be shown in the plans.

crossroads. The Engineer will determine whether a road is low volume as per TMUTCD Part 5. This

Texas" manual for sign details. The Engineer may omit the advance warning signs on low volume

"Typical Construction Warning Sign Size and Spacing"). See the "Standard Highway Sign Designs for with the reduced size 36" x 18" "END ROAD WORK"(G20-2) sign on low volume crossroads (see Note 4 under

2. The Engineer may use the reduced size 36" x 36" ROAD WORK AHEAD (CW20-1D) sign mounted back to back

(G20-2) "END ROAD WORK" sign, unless noted otherwise in plans.

1. The typical minimum signing on a crossroad approach should be a "ROAD WORK AHEAD" (CW20-1D)sign and a

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SPEED

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TYPICAL APPLICATION OF WORK ZONE SPEED LIMIT SIGNS

WORK

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SPEED

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LIMIT

(750' - 1500') (750' - 1500')

R2-1

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Reduced speeds should only be posted in the vicinity of work activity and not throughout the entire project.

LIMIT

SPEED

CW3-5

See General Note 4 and approved by the Texas Transportation Commission, or by City Ordinance when within Incorporated City Limits.

Work zone speed limits shall be regulatory, established in accordance with the "Procedures for Establishing Speed Zones," or covered during periods when they are not needed.

Regulatory work zone speed signs (R2-1) shall be removed signing.

additional advance

See BC(2) for one direction only.

Signing shown for

LIMITS

CSJ

Note 4

See General

LIMIT

SPEED

CW3-5

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SPEED

LIMIT

GENERAL NOTES

GUIDANCE FOR USE:

mounting height.

3. Speed zone signs are illustrated for one direction of travel and are normally posted for each direction of travel.

40 mph and greater 0.2 to 2 miles

35 mph and less 0.2 to 1 mile

5. Regulatory speed limit signs shall have black legend and border on a white reflective

B. Flagger stationed next to sign.

A. Law enforcement.

C. Portable changeable message sign (PCMS).

This type of work zone speed limit should be included on the design of the traffic control plans when restricted geometrics with a lower design speed are present in the work zone and modification of the geometrics to a higher design speed is not feasible.

Work activity may also be defined as a change in the roadway that requires a reduced speed for motorists to safely negotiate the work area, including:

a) rough road or damaged pavement surface

b) substantial alteration of roadway geometrics (diversions)

c) construction detours

d) grade

e) width

As long as any of these conditions exist, the work zone speed limit signs

SHORT TERM WORK ZONE SPEED LIMITS

the traffic control plans when workers or equipment are not behind concrete

f) other conditions readily apparent to the driver projects where speed control is of major importance.

E. Speed monitor trailers or signs.

D. Low-power (drone) radar transmitter.

(See Removing or Covering on BC(4)).

Long/Intermediate Term Work Zone Speed Limit signs, when approved as described above, should be posted and visible to the motorist when work activity is present.

motorists only when work activity is present. When work activity is not present, signs shall be removed or covered.

Short Term Work Zone Speed Limit signs should be posted and visible to the background (See "Reflective Sheeting" on BC(4)).

4. Frequency of work zone speed limit signs should be:

8. Techniques that may help reduce traffic speeds include but are not limited to:

2. Regulatory work zone speed limit signs shall be placed on supports at a 7 foot minimum should remain in place.

1. Regulatory work zone speed limits should be used only for sections of construction

LONG/INTERMEDIATE TERM WORK ZONE SPEED LIMITS

zone reduction see TxDOT form #1204 in the TxDOT e-form system.

conditions and factors impacting allowable regulatory construction speed

10.For more specific guidance concerning the type of work, work zone

Work Zone Speed Limits should only be posted as approved for each project.

9. Speeds shown on details above are for illustration only.

This type of work zone speed limit may be included on the design of barrier, when work activity is within 10 feet of the traveled way or actually in the traveled way.

otherwise noted under "REMOVING OR COVERING" on BC(4).

7. Turning signs from view, laying signs over or down will not be allowed, unless as directly, but shall be considered subsidiary to Item 502.

"WORK ZONE"(G20-5aP) plaque and the "SPEED LIMIT"(R2-1)signs shall not be paid for

6. Fabrication, erection and maintenance of the"ADVANCE SPEED LIMIT"(CW3-5)sign, Note 4

See General

R2-1

WORK

ZONE

SPEED

LIMIT

R2-1 signing.

additional advance

See BC(2) for one direction only.

Signing shown for

G20-5aP G20-5aP

SPEED

LIMIT

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12' min.

FRONT ELEVATION

SIDE ELEVATION

T r a v e l l a n e e d

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TYPICAL MINIMUM CLEARANCES FOR LONG TERM AND INTERMEDIATE TERM SIGNS

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR MAINTAINING PERMANENT SIGNS

WITHIN THE PROJECT LIMITS

0'-6'

3. When existing permanent signs are moved and relocated due to construction

Standards. This work should be paid for under the appropriate pay item for or his/her construction equipment shall be replaced as soon as possible by the to Item 502.

ATTACHMENT FOR SIGN SUPPORTS

Wood

STOP/SLOW PADDLES

24"

24"

6.0' min.

Fiber Reinforced Plastic

Wood, metal or

SIZE OF SIGNS

SIGN SUBSTRATES

SIGN LETTERS

min.

6'

9.0' max.

7.0' min.

9.0' max.

7.0' min.

shoulder

Paved shoulder

Paved above sign protrude shall not

Support above sign protrude shall not

Support substrate.

back of the sign

1/2 way up the extend more than

Sign supports shall

Supplemental plaques (advisory or distance) should not cover the surface of the parent sign.

When plaques are placed on dual-leg supports, they should be attached to the upright nearest the travel lane.

Objects shall NOT be placed under skids as a means of leveling.

When placing skid supports on unlevel ground, the leg post lengths must be adjusted so the sign appears straight and plumb.

MPH

be allowed.

other means.

by splicing or extended or repaired supports shall not be any means. Wood joined or spliced by signs shall not be support. Multiple directly to the sign shall be attached

Each sign

Nails shall NOT sign supports substrates to other types of procedures for attaching sign manufacturer's recommended or screws. Use TxDOT's or will be by bolts and nuts

Attachment to wooden supports

FLAGS ON SIGNS

greater

6' or of at least the same gauge material.

should be at least 5 times nominal post size, centered on the splice and the sign substrate, not near the base of the support. Splice insert lengths above and two below the spice point. Splice must be located entirely behind height will only be allowed when the splice is made using four bolts, two

Splicing embedded perforated square metal tubing in order to extend post

GENERAL NOTES FOR WORK ZONE SIGNS

DURATION OF WORK (as defined by the "Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices" Part 6)

a. Long-term stationary - work that occupies a location more than 3 days.

more than one hour.

c. Short-term stationary - daytime work that occupies a location for more than 1 hour in a single daylight period.

e. Mobile - work that moves continuously or intermittently (stopping for up to approximately 15 minutes.)

SIGN MOUNTING HEIGHT

1. The bottom of Long-term/Intermediate-term signs shall be at least 7 feet, but not more than 9 feet, above the paved surface, except as shown for supplemental plaques mounted below other signs.

3. Long-term/Intermediate-term Signs may be used in lieu of Short-term/Short Duration signing.

appropriate Long-term/Intermediate sign height.

5. Regulatory signs shall be mounted at least 7 feet, but not more than 9 feet, above the paved surface regardless of work duration.

REFLECTIVE SHEETING

1. All signs shall be retroreflective and constructed of sheeting meeting the color and retro-reflectivity requirements of DMS-8300 for rigid signs or DMS-8310 for roll-up signs. The web address for DMS specifications is shown on BC(1).

REMOVING OR COVERING

1. When sign messages may be confusing or do not apply, the signs shall be removed or completely covered.

2. Long-term stationary or intermediate stationary signs installed on square metal tubing may be turned away from traffic 90 degrees when

3. Signs installed on wooden skids shall not be turned at 90 degree angles to the roadway. These signs should be removed or completely covered when not required.

4. When signs are covered, the material used shall be opaque, such as heavy mil black plastic, or other materials which will cover the

1. The Contractor shall furnish the sign sizes shown on BC (2) unless otherwise shown in the plans or as directed by the Engineer.

intersections where the sign may be seen from approaching traffic.

the sign message is not applicable. This technique may not be used for signs installed in the median of divided highways or near any

1. The Contractor shall ensure the sign substrate is installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations for the type of sign support that is being used. The CWZTCD lists each substrate that can be used on the different types and models of sign supports.

2. "Mesh" type materials are NOT an approved sign substrate, regardless of the tightness of the weave.

3. All wooden individual sign panels fabricated from 2 or more pieces shall have one or more plywood cleat, 1/2" thick by 6" wide, fastened to the back of the sign and extending fully across the sign. The cleat shall be attached to the back of the sign using wood screws that do not penetrate the face of the sign panel. The screws shall be placed on both sides of the splice and spaced at 6" centers. The Engineer may approve other methods of splicing the sign face.

2. White sheeting, meeting the requirements of DMS-8300 Type A, shall be used for signs with a white background.

4. Short-term/Short Duration signs shall be used only during daylight and shall be removed at the end of the workday or raised to

5. Burlap shall NOT be used to cover signs.

6. Duct tape or other adhesive material shall NOT be affixed to a sign face.

entire sign face and maintain their opaque properties under automobile headlights at night, without damaging the sign sheeting.

7. Signs and anchor stubs shall be removed and holes backfilled upon completion of work.

BC(4)-21

Safety Traffic

24"

24"

USAGE COLOR SIGN FACE MATERIAL

LEGEND & BORDER

WHITELEGEND & BORDER

BACKGROUND

ACRYLIC NON-REFLECTIVE FILMBLACK

BACKGROUND TYPE B OR C SHEETING

SHEETING REQUIREMENTS (WHEN USED AT NIGHT)

RED

ORANGE FL FL

TYPE B OR C SHEETING

installed on crashworthy bases as shown on the SMD Standard sheets. The signs should be paid for under the appropriate pay item for relocating existing signs.

heights shown on the BC, or the SMD standard sheets during construction. This work

TLRS standard sheets or the CWZTCD list. The signs shall meet the required mounting the Contractor shall use crashworthy supports as shown on the BC standard sheets,

5. If permanent signs are to be removed and relocated using temporary supports, purposes, they shall be visible to motorists at all times.

4. If existing signs are to be relocated on their original supports, they shall be shall meet the required mounting heights shown on the BC Sheets or the SMD relocating existing signs.

Contractor to ensure proper guidance for the motorists. This will be subsidiary

6. Any sign or traffic control device that is struck or damaged by the Contractor color. Flags shall not be allowed to cover any portion of the sign face.

be 16 inches square or larger and shall be orange or fluorescent red-orange in

1. Flags may be used to draw attention to warning signs. When used, the flag shall

C u r b curb from minimum

2 '

9.0' max.

7.0' min.

sign supports placed on slopes.

8. Sandbags shall NOT be placed under the skid and shall not be used to level along the length of the skids to weigh down the sign support.

hung with rope, wire, chains or other fasteners. Sandbags shall be placed traffic control device and shall not be suspended above ground level or

7. Sandbags shall only be placed along or laid over the base supports of the with rubber bases may be used when shown on the CWZTCD list.

ballast on portable sign supports. Sign supports designed and manufactured

6. Rubber ballasts designed for channelizing devices should not be used for impact. Rubber (such as tire inner tubes) shall NOT be used.

5. Sandbags shall be made of a durable material that tears upon vehicular

4. Sandbags should weigh a minimum of 35 lbs and a maximum of 50 lbs.

for use as sign support weights.

3. Rock, concrete, iron, steel or other solid objects shall not be permitted constant weight.

2. The sandbags will be tied shut to keep the sand from spilling and to maintain a of sandbags with dry, cohesionless sand should be used.

1. Where sign supports require the use of weights to keep from turning over, the use

SIGN SUPPORT WEIGHTS

d. Short, duration - work that occupies a location up to 1 hour.

9. The Contractor shall replace damaged wood posts. New or damaged wood sign posts shall not be spliced.

for identification shall be 1 inch.

8. Identification markings may be shown only on the back of the sign substrate. The maximum height of letters and/or company logos used damaged or marred reflective sheeting as directed by the Engineer/Inspector.

7. The Contractor is responsible for installing signs on approved supports and replacing signs with damaged or cracked substrates and/or the Engineer can verify the correct procedures are being followed.

regarding installation procedures, the Contractor shall furnish the Engineer a copy of the manufacturer's installation recommendations so standard sheets.The Contractor shall install the sign support in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. If there is a question signs. Supports for temporary large roadside signs shall meet the requirements detailed on the Temporary Large Roadside Signs (TLRS)

6. The Contractor shall furnish sign supports listed in the "Compliant Work Zone Traffic Control Device List" (CWZTCD) for small roadside the Inspector's TxDOT diary and having both the Inspector and Contractor initial and date the agreed upon changes.

Responsible Person. All changes must be documented in writing before being implemented. This can include documenting the changes in from the plans. Any variation in the plans shall be documented by written agreement between the Engineer and the Contractor's

Engineer/Inspector may require the Contractor to furnish other work zone signs that are shown in the TMUTCD but may have been omitted

5. The Contractor may furnish either the sign design shown in the plans or in the "Standard Highway Sign Designs for Texas" (SHSD). The guide the traveling public safely through the work zone.

4. All signs shall be installed in accordance with the plans or as directed by the Engineer. Signs shall be used to regulate, warn, and

3. Barricades shall NOT be used as sign supports.

2. Wooden sign posts shall be painted white.

1. Contractor shall install and maintain signs in a straight and plumb condition and/or as directed by the Engineer.

regard to crashworthiness and duration of work requirements.

Contractor is responsible for ensuring the sign support, sign mounting height and substrate meets manufacturer's recommendations in work being performed. The Engineer is responsible for selecting the appropriate size sign for the type of work being performed. The

1. The types of sign supports, sign mounting height,the size of signs, and the type of sign substrates can vary based on the type of first class workmanship in accordance with Department Standards and Specifications.

Administration (FHWA) and as published in the "Standard Highway Sign Design for Texas" manual. Signs, letters and numbers shall be of

1. All sign letters and numbers shall be clear, and open rounded type uppercase alphabet letters as approved by the Federal Highway the ground.

2. The bottom of Short-term/Short Duration signs shall be a minimum of 1 foot above the pavement surface but no more than 2 feet above

b. Intermediate-term stationary - work that occupies a location more than one daylight period up to 3 days, or nighttime work lasting

FL FL

3. Orange sheeting, meeting the requirements of DMS-8300 Type B or Type C , shall be used for rigid signs with orange backgrounds.

TYPE B OR C SHEETING

Hand Signaling Devices in the TMUTCD.

shall only be as specifically described in Section 6E.03

4. Any lights incorporated into the STOP or SLOW paddle faces length of 6' to the bottom of the sign.

3. STOP/SLOW paddles may be attached to a staff with a minimum

2. STOP/SLOW paddles shall be retroreflectorized when used at night.

by flaggers. The STOP/SLOW paddle size should be 24" x 24".

1. STOP/SLOW paddles are the primary method to control traffic construction.

if not better route guidance as normally installed on a roadway without cultural information. Drivers proceeding through a work zone need the same, of interest, and other geographical, recreational, specific service (LOGO), or show route designations, destinations, directions, distances, services, points attention to conditions that are potentially hazardous to traffic operations,

1. Permanent signs are used to give notice of traffic laws or regulations, call

Legend & Border - White

Background - Red

Legend & Border - Black

Background - Orange

TS-CD standard.

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2x6

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2x6

Front Side

Top that can be used for each approved sign support.

See the CWZTCD for the type of sign substrate

NOT be allowed. Posts shall be painted white.

Wood sign posts MUST be one piece. Splicing will

See BC(4) for definition of "Work Duration."

post wood

4x4 sign face

21 sq. ft. of

Maximum block

4x4 requirement height for sign

See BC(4)

This will be considered subsidiary to Item 502.

foundations shall be removed from the project site.

3. When project is completed, all sign supports and

CWZTCD List.

7 ft. circle, except for specific materials noted on the

2. No more than 2 sign posts shall be placed within a connection.

lag screws must be used on every joint for final supports, but 3/8" bolts with nuts or 3/8" x 3 1/2"

1. Nails may be used in the assembly of wooden sign

GENERAL NOTES

Front post wood

4x4 requirement height for sign

See BC(4) sign face

12 sq. ft. of

Maximum 24"

60"

2x6

2x6

Top block

4x4 skid

2x6 additional stability.

be increased for

Length of skids may

24" 2x4 brace

4x4 block4x4 block

Side screws

(min.) lag or 3/8" x 3 1/2"

3/8" bolts w/nuts

LONG/INTERMEDIATE TERM STATIONARY - PORTABLE SKID MOUNTED SIGN SUPPORTS

SKID MOUNTED WOOD SIGN SUPPORTS

PERFORATED SQUARE METAL TUBING

GROUND MOUNTED SIGN SUPPORTS

Two post installations can be used for larger signs.

The maximum sign square footage shall adhere to the manufacturer's recommendation.

Refer to the CWZTCD and the manufacturer's installation procedure for each type sign support.

4" max.

Gr ou nd s ur fa ce

WING CHANNEL

Post

Sign

Post

Base for embedment.

See the CWZTCD

48"

5' square tubing or 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" with 5/16" holes

1 3/4" galv. round

(DO NOT SPLICE)

12 ga post

1 3/4" x 1 3/4" x 11 foot

CWZTCD LIST. SEE BC(1) FOR WEBSITE LOCATION.

AND SHORT TERM SUPPORTS CAN BE FOUND ON THE

MORE DETAILS OF APPROVED LONG/INTERMEDIATE

WEDGE ANCHORS

"5 BOLT (TYP.)

3/8" X 4-1/2 gr.

3" telescopes into sleeve

(hole to hole) 12 ga. support

1 3/4 " x 1 3/4 " x 129" tubing diagonal brace to hole) 12 ga. square perforated

1 3/4 " x 1 3/4 " x 52" (hole tubing cross brace to hole) 12 ga. square perforated

1 3/4 " x 1 3/4 " x 32" (hole above pavement provide 7' height telescope to

Upright must

Gr ou nd s ur fa ce

Post

Sign

(Direct Embedment)

OPTION 1

max.

4"

Gr ou nd s ur fa ce

Post

Sign weak soils.

55" min. in strong soils, 34" min. in

(Anchor Stub)

OPTION 2

post) than sign

(1/4" larger

Anchor Stub desirable

9" max.

4"

Gr ou nd s ur fa ce

Post

Sign post) x 18" than sign

(1/2" larger sleeve reinforcing

Optional

18" weak soils.

55" min. in strong soils, 34" min. in

(Anchor Stub and Reinforcing Sleeve))

OPTION 3

post) than sign

(1/4" larger

Anchor Stub desirable

9" bolted anchor Lap-splice/base minimum

48" sign only thinwall plastic

10mm extruded

9 sq. ft. or less-

1/2" plywood is allowed.

the CWZTCD, except 5/8" plywood.

substrate listed in section J.2.d of

16 sq. ft. or less of any rigid sign

OTHER DESIGNS

"Traffic Engineering Standard Sheets" on BC(1)).

if approved by the Engineer. (See web address for face. They may be set in concrete or in sturdy soils sign supports for signs up to 10 square feet of sign on the SMD Standard Sheets may be used as temporary

Both steel and plastic Wedge Anchor Systems as shown

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Side View upright

12 ga.

2" x 2" x

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60"

3" around tubing

Completely welded welded to skid tubing sleeve perforated

12 ga. square

(hole to hole)

2" x 2" x 8" tubing upright perforated

12 ga. square

(hole to hole)

1 3/4 " x 1 3/4 " x 129" tubing skid

12 ga. perforated

(hole to hole)

2" x 2" x 59"

* LONG/INTERMEDIATE TERM STATIONARY - PORTABLE SKID MOUNTED SIGN SUPPORTS 5-21

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MESSAGE SIGN (PCMS)

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BARRICADE AND CONSTRUCTION

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PCMS SIGNS WITHIN THE R.O.W. SHALL BE BEHIND GUARDRAIL OR

CONCRETE BARRIER OR SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM OF FOUR (4)

PLASTIC DRUMS PLACED PERPENDICULAR TO TRAFFIC ON THE

LANES SHIFT in Phase 1 must be used with STAY IN LANE in Phase 2.

Roadway designation # IH-number, US-number, SH-number, FM-number

1. When Full Matrix PCMS signs are used, the character height and legibility/visibility requirements shall be maintained as listed in Note 15 under "PORTABLE

CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGNS" above.

shall maintain the legibility/visibility requirement listed above.

for, or replace that sign.

4. A full matrix PCMS may be used to simulate a flashing arrow board provided it meets the visibility, flash rate and dimming requirements on BC(7), for the same size arrow.

FULL MATRIX PCMS SIGNS

Access Road ACCS RD Major MAJ

Construction

WORDING ALTERNATIVES

1. The words RIGHT, LEFT and ALL can be interchanged as appropriate.

2. Roadway designations IH, US, SH, FM and LP can be interchanged as appropriate.

3. EAST, WEST, NORTH and SOUTH (or abbreviations E, W, N and S) can be interchanged as appropriate.

4. Highway names and numbers replaced as appropriate.

5. ROAD, HIGHWAY and FREEWAY can be interchanged as needed.

6. AHEAD may be used instead of distances if necessary.

7. FT and MI, MILE and MILES interchanged as appropriate.

8. AT, BEFORE and PAST interchanged as needed.

9. Distances or AHEAD can be eliminated from the message if a location phase is used.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

1. Only 1 or 2 phases are to be used on a PCMS.

2. The 1st phase (or both) should be selected from the

"Road/Lane/Ramp Closure List" and the "Other Condition List".

3. A 2nd phase can be selected from the "Action to Take/Effect on Travel, Location, General Warning, or Advance Notice

Phase Lists".

4. A Location Phase is necessary only if a distance or location is not included in the first phase selected.

5. If two PCMS are used in sequence, they must be separated by and should be understandable by themselves.

6. For advance notice, when the current date is within seven days of the actual work date, calendar days should be replaced with days of the week. Advance notification should typically be for

CLOSED

BLVD

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LANE

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CONST AHD

CROSSING XING RT LN

Vehicles (s) VEH, VEHS

UPR LEVEL

LWR LEVEL

HR, HRS

1. The Engineer/Inspector shall approve all messages used on portable changeable message signs (PCMS).

2. Messages on PCMS should contain no more than 8 words (about four to eight characters per word), not including simple words such as "TO,"

"FOR," "AT," etc.

3. Messages should consist of a single phase, or two phases that alternate. Three-phase messages are not allowed. Each phase of the message should convey a single thought, and must be understood by itself.

"EXIT CLOSED." Do not use the term "RAMP."

5. Always use the route or interstate designation (IH, US, SH, FM) along with the number when referring to a roadway.

a minimum 7 feet above the roadway, where possible.

7. The message term "WEEKEND" should be used only if the work is to start on Saturday morning and end by Sunday evening at midnight.

Actual days and hours of work should be displayed on the PCMS if work is to begin on Friday evening and/or continue into Monday morning.

8. The Engineer/Inspector may select one of two options which are avail-able for displaying a two-phase message on a PCMS. Each phase may be displayed for either four seconds each or for three seconds each.

9. Do not "flash" messages or words included in a message. The message should be steady burn or continuous while displayed.

10. Do not present redundant information on a two-phase message; i.e., keeping two lines of the message the same and changing the third line.

12. Do not display the message "LANES SHIFT LEFT" or "LANES SHIFT RIGHT" on a PCMS.