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PORTMONPIICT5 PORT MONMOUTH PHASE II, CONTRACT 5

Amendment 0007

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TRAFFIC CONTROL

12/13

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only.

NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NJDOT)

NJDOT Specifications (2007; R 2014) Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction

NJDOT Standard Specification Division 1000-Equipment, Section 1001.02 Portable Variable Message Sign

U.S. FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA)

MUTCD, PART 6 (2009) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices - Temporary Traffic Control

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

Submit the following preconstruction submittal items no later than 20 calendar days after award or 5 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, whichever is later:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Traffic Control Plan ; G, RO

The Plan shall be in written form and shall indicate the type and location of all signs, lights, barricades, striping, and barriers to be used for safe passage of vehicular traffic through the project, and for the protection of construction traffic and workers through the project, including traffic along levees, berms, and the borrow and disposal areas. The Plan shall include specific details addressing ingress and egress at all access points with public right of way. The Plan shall indicate conditions and setups for each phase of the Contractor's activities. In no case shall the Contractor begin work until the Plan has been approved. Modifications to the Plan that become necessary shall be submitted in writing for approval. Except in an emergency, no modifications to the approved Plan shall be implemented on the project until the Contractor submits and receives approval of such modification.

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By-pass roadway plan ; G, RO

For roadway closures with appropriate temporary signs.

1.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.3.1 Codes

Work includes the furnishing, erection, relocation, maintenance and eventual removal of temporary signs, barricades, pavement markings, lighting, signals, flaggers and other traffic control devices as may be required for the maintenance and protection of traffic. Traffic control devices and traffic control operations shall be in conformance with the

MUTCD, PART 6 .

1.3.2 Safety

Operations shall be conducted in a manner to insure the convenience and safety of travelers and abutting property owners as well as the safety of the Contractor's employees.

1.3.3 Responsibility

The Contractor has sole responsibility for providing the necessary traffic control devices and taking other appropriate measures for the protection of the public and his personnel. The fact that provisions may be included in the plans and other contract documents, or may be ordered, for the maintenance and protection of traffic during construction, does not relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities. In the absence of specific provisions in the contract plans and specifications, or instructions from the Contracting Officer, additional devices and operational measures as may be considered necessary for the protection of the public and his employees shall be provided.

1.3.4 Cleanup

Temporary traffic control devices installed under this specification shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the project after release by the Contracting Officer.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

Traffic control devices shall conform to the design, materials, colors, fabrication and installation requirements specified by NJDOT Specifications and the applicable specification as may be modified by this Section.

Traffic control devices, whether new or used, shall be in good working condition and shall be subject to approval. Reflective sheeting of the encapsulated lens grade shall be used on all devices requiring reflectorization.

2.2 ROADWAY MAINTENANCE

Existing and temporary pavements shall be kept in good repairs using the same or materials compatible with the pavement. In general, plant-mixed bituminous concrete is suitable for all pavement surfaces. Other suitable material may be used if approved.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION IN GENERAL

During construction, the Contractor shall provide a right-of-way for roads and intersecting access roads. In addition, the Contractor shall provide temporary relocated roads as necessary to provide the required right-of way. The Contractor shall maintain and protect traffic on adjacent streets and roadways until the completion of the work along Port Monmouth Road. Temporary, limited additional lane closures are subject to approval of the submitted Traffic Control Plan , By-pass roadway plan and obtaining required permits in accordance with the paragraph of this section titled PERMIT REQUIREMENTS. Traffic will be maintained continuously for the duration of the contract and the travelling public shall be protected from all damage to person and property. At least one lane of traffic must be maintained on Main St at all times. Temporary total closure to traffic and public access must be developed by the contractor for the areas of work at Port Monmouth Road subject to the traffic control plan as approved by the Contracting Officer. Port Monmouth Rd shall be closed either until it's completely done or shall open partially as approved by locals and COR. In no event shall the detour be closed to traffic.

3.1.1 Delay to Traffic

Construction operations shall be conducted to insure a minimum of delay to traffic. Stopping traffic for more than 5 minutes shall not be permitted unless specifically authorized.

3.1.2 Debris

The traveled way shall be maintained free of foreign objects such as spilled earth, rocks, timber, and other items that may fall from transporting vehicles. Materials spilled by or dropped from any vehicle used in the Contractor's hauling operations along or across any public traveled way, both within and outside the project limits, shall be removed immediately.

3.1.3 Dust Control

Dusty conditions resulting from the Contractor's operations shall be corrected by the use of calcium chloride and/or water.

3.1.4 Ingress and Egress

Provide and maintain safe and adequate ingress and egress to and from intersecting highways, private points of access, and other establishment at existing or new access points, consistent with the work, unless otherwise shown on the plans or authorized.

3.1.5 Existing Signage

Existing traffic signs and other traffic control devices within the project limits which are to remain shall be protected from damage by construction operations. Any such items lost or damaged because of negligence on the part of the Contractor shall be replaced. Should temporary relocation of any such items be required because of construction operations, they shall be placed as directed.

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3.1.6 Parking

The Contractor shall not permit his employees to park their vehicles nor shall he store equipment or materials adjacent to the traveled way or NJDOT rights-of-way where it may be a hazard to traffic. Normally, a clear distance of at least 30 feet from the edge of pavement shall be kept free of any such obstacles unless otherwise authorized.

3.1.7 Hazards

Whenever construction operations near the traveled way result in a hazardous condition to the traveling public, the extent of such operations shall be limited to work that can be performed within a reasonable period of time. Once started, such work shall progress continuously to completion within a reasonable extent of time.

3.1.8 Temporary Traffic Control Devices

Temporary devices shall remain in operation only as long as they are needed for traffic guidance and safety. Only those devices shall be in place as apply to conditions and operations in existence at a particular time. Traffic control devices shall be cleaned, repainted, reflectorized or replaced as necessary to provide adequate visibility and legibility.

3.2 TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

Highway ramps, crossings, approaches to crossings, and NJDOT and local rights-of-way used by the Contractor's equipment, shall be kept clear of debris and excavated material resulting from the Contractor's operations.

Ramps shall be constructed approaching and leaving the highway pavement.

The gross weight of each loaded vehicle using roadways and crossing shall not exceed State and local limits. The roadway at the ramp and crossing sites shall be restored to conditions existing before hauling operations started. If the highway pavement has been damaged as a result of the Contractor's operations, the pavement shall be reconstructed to the proper line and grade in conformance with NJDOT Specifications .

3.3 TRAFFIC CONTROL STANDARDS

Updated NJDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Section 159 Traffic Control and associated sections shall also be considered as required and necessary.

3.4 CONSTRUCTION SIGNS

Signs shall be furnished, erected, maintained, moved and removed as required and as directed to adequately and safely inform and direct the traveling public. The number of signs indicated in the MUTCD, PART 6 are a minimum and the Contracting Officer may require additional signs. The Contractor shall have an adequate quantity of these signs on hand prior to starting construction operations for use as required. Sign sizes and details shall conform to the MUTCD, PART 6 or standard models. Signs and markers shall indicate actual existing conditions and shall be moved, removed, relocated, or changed as directed. Signs shall be kept clean and in good condition for the duration of the contract. They shall be mounted at the required height on the adequate supports and placed in proper position and alignment so as to give maximum visibility both day and night. During nonworking hours and following the completion of a particular construction operation, all warning signs, except those

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3.5 BARRICADES, CONES, AND DRUMS

Barricades, cones, and drums shall be furnished, erected, maintained, moved, replaced, and removed where indicated in the MUTCD, PART 6 , Part VI, or as directed. Where required or directed, construction barricades shall be supplemented either by approved flashing or steady burning lights as appropriate.

3.6 PORTABLE VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN (VMS)

Provide at least two portable variable message signs (VMS) during the construction phase. The location of the VMS signs shall be approved by the COR/ACO. The VMS signs shall be in accordance with NJDOT Standard Specification for Road and Bridge Construction, Division 1000-Equipment, Section 1001.02 Portable Variable Message Sign. Verify that the VMS signs are operating at all times and providing sufficient information to control and direct the vehicular traffic.

3.7 MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC

As approved by the Contracting Officer and stated in the Traffic Control Plan the traffic shall be directed by either flaggers or Uniformed Law Enforcement Officers (Police Traffic Directors). Flaggers shall be trained and certified by NJDOT, they shall wear orange vest and helmets and operate the traffic in conformance with the procedure and requirements of NJDOT specifications. Police traffic directors shall be assigned according to the Middletown Township requirements and approved by the Contracting Officer.

ASSIGNMENT OF POLICE

TRAFFIC DIRECTOR, POC

NAME: LIEUTENANT HANSEN

TITLE: TRAFFIC BUREAU COMMANDER

ADDRESS: ONE KINGS HIGHWAY, MIDDLETOWN, NJ 07748

PHONE NUMBER: 732-615-2100 X 2045

3.8 PERMIT REQUIREMENT

The Contractor is responsible for acquiring permits and paying fees required for portable variable message signs (VMS), road closure or opening from Monmouth County or Middletown Township. Point of contact (POC) information is provided below. No work shall be commenced without an approved permit. Road opening permit required for the Main St., Port Monmouth Rd. and Brainard Ave. shall be obtained from Monmouth County Middletown Township . The Contractor shall allow a minimum of 30 calendar days from date of written application to receive permission to close the road.

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MONMOUTH COUNTY POC NAME: ROBERT E. DICKERSON (HIGHWAY)

PHONE NUMBER: 732-431-6550 X7572

EMAIL: ROBERT.DICKERSON@CO.MONMOUTH.NJ.US

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP POC NAME: TED MALONEY

PHONE NUMBER: 732-615-2259

EMAIL: TMALONEY@MIDDLETOWNNJ.ORG

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