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S156-96E.doc

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**Section 156. - PUBLIC TRAFFIC**

**Construction Requirements**

**156.03 Accommodating Traffic During Work.** [Delete the last two
sentences of the first paragraph and substitute the
following:]{.underline}

Submit situation-specific traffic control implementation drawings and
alternate traffic control proposals according to Subsection 104.03 for
acceptance at least 14 days before intended use.

**156.04 Maintaining Roadways During Work.**

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  **NOTE TO DESIGNER**: Spell out exceptions here.

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Do not construct detours outside of the clearing limits or use alternate
route detours without the approval of the CO.

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Snow removal to facilitate the work is the Contractor\'s responsibility.
Snow removal to provide public access is the responsibility of the
maintaining agency and will be performed at the maintaining agency\'s
discretion. Allow the maintaining agency access to perform snow removal.

**156.05 Maintaining Roadways During Non-Work Periods.** [Delete the
second sentence and substitute the following:]{.underline}

Snow removal to provide public access is the responsibility of the
maintaining agency.

**156.06 Limitations on Construction Operations.**

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| **NOTE TO DESIGNER**: If long vehicles or tight curvature is          |
| anticipated, increase the minimum lane width for alternate one-way    |
| traffic control.                                                      |
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| If the existing roadway width is less than 22 feet, adjust minimums   |
| appropriately.                                                        |
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**(d)** [Delete the first sentence and substitute the
following:]{.underline}

For alternate one-way traffic control, provide a minimum lane width of
10 feet. For two-way traffic, provide a minimum roadway width of 22
feet.

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Limit construction-caused delays to public traffic to a maximum of 30
minutes per passage through the project except during the following
times on Monday through Friday:

> a.m. through p.m.
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> p.m. through p.m.

During the above times, allow traffic to pass through the construction
without delay.

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**(k)** Maintain existing guardrails and bridge railings until removal
is necessary for construction. Use a temporary barrier, or other
appropriate shielding or warning devices, as directed by the CO, while
the guardrails and bridge rails are absent. Limit the length of area
affected as directed by the CO. Install new guardrails and bridge rails
as soon as possible to minimize risk to the public.

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  On small jobs (i.e. ERFO, OMAD etc), check with the COE regarding the
  need for a traffic and safety supervisor that is separate from the
  Contractor's Superintendent. If a separate traffic and safety
  supervisor is **not needed**, include the following paragraph:

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**156.08 Traffic and Safety Supervisor.**

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Provide a traffic and safety supervisor who is certified by the State
highway agency or other acceptable certification program. Furnish the
traffic safety supervisor's name, address, and 24-hour telephone
number(s) at the preconstruction conference. At all times during the
contract, including periods of suspensions and work stoppages, perform
all of the following: