SECTION_01_55_26_TRAFFIC_CONTROL_AND_SAFETY.docx

SECTION 01 55 26 TRAFFIC CONTROL AND SAFETY

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE: The work covered by this section includes the furnishing and placing of all signs, barricades and warning lights required to provide for traffic control and safety during road maintenance, repair, and construction, as well as, the furnishing and placing of permanent traffic signs.

1.2 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS: The publications listed below form a part of this section to the extent referenced. Publications are referred to by basic designation only. Publications shall be assumed to be the most current edition in effect at the time a contract is awarded.

1.2.1 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways

1.2.2 KDOT Standard Specifications for State Road and Bridge

1.2.3 E-385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual

1.3 SUBMITTALS:

1.3.1 List of Materials: The Contractor shall submit a certified list of materials in accordance with the KDOT Standard Specifications and a traffic control plan. See KDOT Part V along with the Standard Specifications for further information.

1.4 METHOD OF PAYMENT: The cost of Construction Traffic Control and Safety shall be subsidiary to other bid items.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS: Materials furnished under this section shall be standard products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of the items, and the most current design which conforms to the requirements specified in Section 805.2 of the KDOT Standard Specifications

2.2 TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES: Traffic control signs and devices shall conform to Section 805 of the KDOT Standard Specifications for State Road and Bridge Construction.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL: All work shall be accomplished in accordance with Section 805 of the KDOT Standard Specifications for State Road and Bridge Construction, and the Flagging Handbook, except as modified and supplemented hereinafter.

3.2 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS: Sections of road on this project may be closed to traffic, except emergency and construction traffic, during the construction period, if approved by the COR. The Contractor shall give a minimum of two weeks’ notice before any road may be closed. A sign shall be installed a minimum of 7 business days before roadway repairs are to begin. The Contractor shall verify the location of all underground utilities prior to any excavation. Any damage to utilities or communication cables within 3 feet of marked locations shall be repaired or paid for by the Contractor at no additional expense to the Government. The Contractor shall conform to the requirements of Section 805.3 of the KDOT Standard Specifications.

3.2.1 Erection: Barricades shall be erected not more than 2 business days in advance of the date that construction is scheduled to begin. In addition, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and COR 14 business days in advance of the date proposed for closing the road to traffic.

3.3 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES: Weekly checks of traffic control devices shall be made at night by the Contractor to ensure that such devices are in place and in satisfactory working condition. The Contractor is responsible for the maintenance of all traffic control devices according to Section 805 of the KDOT Standard Specifications. All such devices shall be removed immediately when no longer needed.

3.4 ROADSIDE SAFETY: When not engaged in construction activity, the Contractor shall place all construction equipment, vehicles and stockpiles in locations which will not constitute a hazard to the travelling public. Whenever possible, equipment shall be parked a minimum of 30 feet from the edge of a travelled way, and in locations which will not obstruct the vision of approaching drivers. The Contractor shall operate all construction traffic equipment at the project site in a safe and courteous manner.