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**Section 156. - PUBLIC TRAFFIC**

**Construction Requirements**

**156.03 Accommodating Traffic During Work.** [Delete the last two
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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.**

**(a)** [Add the following:]{.underline}

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

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

**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 6.6 meters, adjust         |
| minimums appropriately.                                               |
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**(c)** [Delete the first sentence and substitute the
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For alternate one-way traffic control, provide a minimum lane width of 3
meters. For two-way traffic, provide a minimum roadway width of 6.6
meters.

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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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  **NOTE TO DESIGNER**: When limits are to be placed on number or length
  of areas to be worked on at the same time, include those limits in
  Section 108.

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Limit the length of area affected as approved by the CO. See Subsection
108.01 for limitations on work.

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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: