ITEM 614  MAINTAINING TRAFFIC

614.01  Description

614.02  Traffic Facilities

614.03  Traffic Control - General

614.04  Work Zone Marking Signs

614.05  Road Closed

614.06  Detour Signing

614.07  Traffic Maintained

614.08  Flaggers

614.09  Law Enforcement Officer

614.10  Work Zone Traffic Signals

614.11  Work Zone Pavement Markings

614.115    Work Zone Raised Pavement Markers

614.12  Pavement Marking Operations

614.13  Asphalt Concrete for Maintaining Traffic

614.14  Performance

614.15  Method of Measurement

614.16  Basis of Payment

 

614.01  Description.  This work consists of maintaining and protecting vehicular and pedestrian traffic according to these provisions.  For through traffic, the Special Provisions or the plans will designate whether the highway will be closed with detours, roads and run-arounds provided or whether traffic will be maintained through all or portions of the project.

614.02  Traffic Facilities.  Construct and maintain facilities for vehicular and pedestrian traffic of the highway, including all walks, roads, bridges, culverts, and traffic control devices.  The Department will maintain public highways used as a detour beyond the work limits of the contract.

A.     For local traffic, provide and safely maintain drives, roads, run-arounds, walks, structures, and other facilities.  Provide safe vehicular and pedestrian ingress and egress for all property adjacent to any improvement.  Provide approaches and crossings of intersecting highways and maintain them in a safe condition.  Maintenance includes snow and ice removal as needed.

B.      When the highway under construction is being used by through traffic, including periods of suspension of the Work, maintain it so that it is smooth, free from holes, ruts, ridges, bumps, and dust.  For the portions of highway being used, provide the necessary outlets to allow free drainage.  Maintain pipe trenches or other openings left in hard surface pavements with material of comparable quality.  Contractor maintenance responsibilities, including pothole patching begins for a section of highway when the Contractor begins the Work in that section and ends with the acceptance of the Work under 109.11 or 109.12.  The two directions of a divided highway are considered separate highway sections and the start of Work on one direction does not begin maintenance responsibilities on the other direction.

C.      Remove from the Project as necessary, abrasives and salt residues left by Department or local government snow and ice control operations.

614.03  Traffic Control General.  Conform to the requirements of the plan, standard construction drawings shown on the plans, and the OMUTCD for Streets and Highways, hereinafter called the Ohio Manual, for the installation, maintenance, and operation of all traffic controls and traffic control devices.  When the plans or standard construction drawings do not cover a specific traffic control situation, place the necessary traffic control devices according to the Ohio Manual and use the procedures required by the Ohio Manual.

Use portable changeable message signs pre-qualified according to Supplement 1061.

Use drums, signs, sign supports, barricades, impact attenuators, and other traffic control devices that are certified to meet NCHRP 350 safe-crash standards or as modified by Contract Documents.  Do not use heavy non-yielding devices or supports that do not conform to the current standards of NCHRP 350 unless allowed by Contract Documents.

Use Type G or H reflective sheeting complying with 730.19 and 730.192, respectively, for faces of construction signs, barricades, vertical panels, object markers, and stripes on glare screen panels.  In addition, the Contractor may also use Type G sheeting referred to as damage control for these devices, provided it meets 730.19.

Use fluorescent orange reflective sheeting for all orange construction signs, object markers, and stripes on glare screen paddles.

Furnish drums with Type G reboundable reflective sheeting complying with the requirements of 730.191.  Ensure that owner identification markings on construction drums are no more than 1 inch (25 mm) in character height and are located at least 2 inches (50 mm) below the reflectorized bands or on the top or bottom horizontal surfaces of the drum.  Ballast the drums according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Furnish traffic cones consisting of a highly visible orange predominant color.  Ensure that the pavement markings for traffic maintenance conform to Item 640 .

Furnish warning signs in advance of channelizing devices such as barricades, drums, vertical panels, and cones.  Keep retroreflective materials clean and in good condition.

If equipment, vehicles, and material are stored or parked on highway rights-of-way, locate them not less than 6 feet (2 m) behind existing guardrail or not less than 30 feet (9 m) beyond the traveled way unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer.  At night if any such material or equipment is stored between the side ditches, or between lines 6 feet (2 m) behind any raised curbs, clearly outline them with dependable lighted devices that are approved by the Engineer.

614.04  Work Zone Marking Signs.  Furnish, install, maintain, and subsequently remove work zone marking signs and their supports within the work limits according to the following requirements:

A.     Erect a NO EDGE LINES sign in advance of any section of roadway lacking Ohio Manual standard edge line markings.  Ensure these signs are in place before opening the roadway to traffic.  Erect these signs on each entrance ramp, at intersections of through roads to warn entering or turning traffic of the conditions, and at least once every 2 miles (3 km) along the roadway.  Remove these signs when they no longer apply.

B.      Erect a DO NOT PASS sign at the beginning and a PASS WITH CARE sign at the end of each no passing zone lacking Ohio Manual standard center line markings.

614.05  Road Closed.  When the highway is closed to traffic, furnish, erect, maintain, and subsequently remove advanced warning signs and supports, barricades, ROAD CLOSED signs on the barricades, and Type B yellow flashing lights at the following locations:

A.     Work limits of the project.

B.      Work limits on all intersecting roads.

C.      Any other points specified in the Contract.

Throughout construction, furnish, erect, maintain, and subsequently remove all signs, lights, barricades and other traffic control devices required by the Ohio Manual, plans, or standard construction drawings for the maintenance of local traffic.

614.06  Detour Signing.

A.      Department Detour Signing.  When the Contract Documents do not require the Contractor to furnish the signing for designated detour routes, the Department will furnish, erect, maintain, and subsequently remove the detour routing signs and supports required on the designated detour highways outside the Project.

B.      Contractor Detour Signing.  When the Contract Documents provide a pay item for Detour Signing and the plans provide a detour-signing plan, provide, maintain, and subsequently remove all required detour signing and supports according to the detour signing plan.

614.07  Traffic Maintained.  Where the highway under construction is being used by through traffic, including periods of suspension of the work, furnish and maintain pavement markings, lights, construction signs, barricades, guardrail, sign supports, and such other traffic control devices.  Maintain pre-existing roadside safety hardware at an equivalent or better level than existed prior to project implementation. Also, provide law enforcement officers, watchmen, and flaggers as necessary to maintain safe traffic conditions within the work limits as directed by the Engineer.

The Department will furnish and erect regulatory signs and guide signs, unless otherwise shown on the plans, within the work limits on all traffic maintained projects.  The Contractor is responsible for maintenance of these signs.  The Engineer will approve the erection and removal of any regulatory signs not shown on the plans.

Keep existing signs and traffic control devices in use within the work limits during the construction period unless otherwise indicated on the plans.  If existing signs and other traffic control devices must be relocated or modified as a consequence of the work, provide suitable supports and modify the devices with prior approval of the Engineer and the concurrence of the maintaining agency.  Keep existing STOP or YIELD signs functioning at all times.  The Contractor may adjust the position of these signs with the Engineer’s approval.  Relocate existing signs that must be adjusted laterally according to the Ohio Manual.  Restore relocated or modified signs to the position and condition that existed before construction as directed by the Engineer.  When signs are to be covered, provide an opaque covering that covers the entire message, symbol and all of the sign within the border.  Do not use fastenings that damage the sign or reflective face; however, the Contractor may use rivets to attach rigid overlay panels.  Do not apply adhesive tapes directly to the face of the sign.

When an existing signal operation must be interrupted for a period of time, provide a traffic control method approved by the Engineer.

Whenever it is necessary to divert the flow of traffic from its normal channel into another channel, clearly mark the channel for such diverted traffic with cones, drums, barricades, vertical panels, pavement markings, or flashing arrow panels.  Also use this method of marking where working adjacent to the part of the highway in use by the public.

Obtain the approval of the Engineer before closing a traffic lane or establishing a one-way traffic operation.

614.08  Flaggers.  Whenever one-way traffic is established, use at least two flaggers unless the Engineer authorizes otherwise, and erect signs, cones, barricades, and other traffic control devices according to the Ohio Manual.  Reflectorize traffic control devices as previously noted.  Maintain positive and quick means of communication between the flaggers at the opposite ends of the restricted area.

Equip flaggers according to the standards for flagging traffic contained in the Ohio Manual.  When a flagging operation, other than an intersection or a spot location best controlled by a single flagger, ensure that each flagger uses a STOP/SLOW paddle conforming to the Ohio Manual.  Mount the paddle on top of a 6 1/2-foot (2 m) handle.  Ensure that each face of the paddle is made of Type G reflective sheeting meeting the requirements of 730.19.  While flagging, do not allow flaggers to perform other work activities.  The Contractor may, instead of flaggers, or supplementing them, furnish, install, and operate a traffic signal or signals, for the purpose of regulating traffic according to a written agreement approved by the Engineer.

614.09  Law Enforcement Officer.  When shown on the plans, furnish for the services of a law enforcement officer and patrol car equipped with flashing lights.

614.10  Work Zone Traffic Signals.  If shown on the plans, furnish, erect, maintain, and subsequently remove signal equipment conforming to Item 632 and 732, and signal controller equipment of a proper type and capacity to provide the required operation.  Subject to the Engineer’s approval, the Contractor may use new equipment that is to be installed later on the project, or may install used equipment in good condition provided such used equipment meets current Department specifications.  The performance test in 632.28 and the working drawing requirements of 632.04 are waived.  Recondition used equipment as necessary to ensure proper operation.  Operate work zone traffic signals conforming to the requirements of the Ohio Manual and subject to the approval of the Engineer.

Procure and pay for electric power for work zone traffic signals.  Do not alter the operation of an approved work zone traffic signal without the Engineer’s approval.  Correct any malfunctions or failures without delay.  Cover or remove work zone traffic signals not in use.

614.11  Work Zone Pavement Markings.  Furnish, install, maintain, and, when necessary, remove work zone retroreflective pavement markings on existing, reconstructed, resurfaced or temporary roads within the work limits, according to the following requirements.

A.      Acceptability and Expected Duration.  The Engineer will evaluate the markings according to the three performance parameters contained in Supplement 1047.  Repair or replace the markings when the numerical rating is six or lower for durability, and four or lower for visual effectiveness and night visibility.  Repair or replace unsatisfactory markings immediately and at no additional cost to the Department, if the markings were in place for 120 calendar days or less.  The Department will compensate under the applicable contract pay item for work zone pavement marking for the ordered replacement of worn markings after 120 calendar days under traffic.

B.      Work Zone Marking Specifications. Equip traffic paint striping equipment for Class I markings with a computerized Data Logging System (DLS) conforming to 641.04. 

Unless otherwise shown on the plans, the Contractor may use either 740.02 Type 2 paint or 740.06; Type I or Type II preformed material for work zone pavement markings.  Furnish painted markings according to Item 642 except that:

1.       The deduction for deficient material specified in 641.11 does not apply.

2.       When applied to new asphalt concrete pavement surfaces placed by the Contractor, use the specified application rate from Table 614.11-1.

 

Table 614.11-1

Type of Pavement Marking

Gallons per Mile of Line

Width of Line (inches)

4

8

12

Solid Line

24

48

72

10-foot Dashed Line

6

--

--

4-foot Dashed Line

2.4

--

--

Dotted Line

8

--

--

Arrows, Symbols, and Words

1.5 gallons per 100 square feet

 

Table 614.11-1M

Type of Pavement Marking

Liters per Kilometer of Line

Width of Line (mm)

100

200

300

Solid Line

57

113

170

3.0 m Dashed Line

14

--

--

1.2 m Dashed Line

5.7

--

--

Dotted Line

19

--

--

Arrows, Symbols, and Words

0.6 liters per square meter

 

3.       When applied to planed asphalt concrete pavement surfaces, use the specified application rate from Table 614.11-2.

Table 614.11-2

Type of Pavement Marking

Gallons per Mile of Line

Width of Line (inches)

4

8

12

Solid Line

29

58

87

10 foot Dashed Line

7.2

--

--

4 foot Dashed Line

2.9

--

--

Dotted Line

9.6

--

--

Arrows, Symbols, and Words

1.8 gallons per 100 square feet

 

Table 614.11-2M

Type of Pavement Marking

Liters per Kilometer of Line

Width of Line (mm)

100

200

300

Solid Line

68

136

204

3.0 m Dashed Line

17

--

--

1.2 m Dashed Line

7

--

--

Dotted Line

23

--

--

Arrows, Symbols, and Words

0.72 liters per square meter

 

Ensure that Type I and II preformed material conform to 740.06, except do not place any preformed material containing metal on any surface unless it will be removed later.  Remove work zone pavement markings of 740.06 preformed material before placement of 642 or 644 surface course markings at that location.  Ensure that preformed material conforms to Item 645, except as modified in this specification.

C.      Work Sequence.  Ensure that work zone markings are complete and in place on all pavement, including ramps, before exposing the pavement to traffic.  When work zone markings conflict with the traffic pattern, remove them according to 641.10.

D.      Tolerances.  Place lines for final surfaces according to the tolerances of 641.07.  On surfaces other than final, the Department will allow tolerances twice that in 641.07.  Perform layout and premarking according to 641.06.

E.      Marking Dimensions.

1.      Class I Markings (Full Pattern).  Apply Class I work zone markings to the standard dimensions as defined in Item 641 with the following exceptions:  make transverse and crosswalk lines 8 inches (200 mm) wide, and make stop lines 12 inches (300 mm) wide.

2.      Class II Markings (Abbreviated).  Class II work zone markings are defined as follows:

a.      Center Lines.  Class II center lines consist of single, yellow 4-inch (100 mm) wide by a minimum of 4 feet (1.2 m) long dashes spaced at a maximum of 40 feet (12.0 m) intervals.

b.      Lane Lines.  Class II lane lines consist of white 4-inch (100 mm) wide by a minimum of 4 feet (1.2 m) long dashes spaced at a maximum of 40 feet (12.0 m) intervals.

c.      Gore Markings.  Class II gore markings are continuous, white 4-inch (100 mm) wide lines placed at the theoretical gore of an exit ramp or diverging roadways.

F.      Conflicting Markings.  Before placing work zone markings, remove or cover all conflicting existing markings visible to the traveling public.

1.      Removal and Covering of Markers.

a.      Removal Methods.  Remove the markings by using small handheld grinders or scarifiers, sandbasting, or other methods approved by the Engineer.  Exercise care during marking removal not to scar, discolor or otherwise damage the pavement surface.

b.      Covering Conflicting Markings.  Do not cover, remove, or obliterate existing markings by overlaying them with black paint or asphalt; however, with the Engineer’s approval, use removable, nonreflective, preformed tape that minimizes contrast with the pavement where markings need to be covered temporarily.

2.      Raised Pavement Markers.  Remove the prismatic retro-reflector within any raised pavement marker that is in conflict with the work zone pavement markings.  When the work zone pavement markings are removed and the raised pavement marker is no longer in conflict, thoroughly clean the recessed reflector attachment area of the casting and install a new prismatic retro-reflector of the same kind and color.  The cost for this work is incidental to the various pay items.

G.      Allowable Duration of Work Zone Markings.

1.      No Passing Zones.  When existing permanent no-passing-zone markings are removed or obliterated as the result of a construction operation (pavement grinding, asphalt concrete pavement overlays, etc.) and the section of pavement continues to be used by the traveling public, place final center line markings as specified by the plan within 3 Calendar Days.  The Contractor may use equivalent 614 Class I center line markings instead of final markings.

a.      Subsequent Work in No Passing Zones.  If, after the original markings are removed or obliterated, the Contractor returns to the subject no passing zone and places a plan-specified pavement course within the 3-Calendar Day limit, or performs work in preparation for a subsequent pavement course, the Contractor shall have temporarily satisfied the conditions of the previous paragraph.  In this event, the 3-Calendar Day limit will begin again.

b.      Liquidated Damages.  For each Calendar Day beyond 3 days that this work remains incomplete, the Department will assess liquidated damages in the amount of $1000 per Calendar Day.  The Department will treat the time for the completion of no-passing-zone markings as an interim Completion Date.

2.      Passing Zones.  Conform to the 14-day limit described below for sections of pavement where passing is permitted in both directions.

3.      Allowable Duration of Class II Lane Lines and Gore Markings and Absence of Edge lines.  Any time existing permanent lane lines, gore markings, or edge lines have been removed or obliterated as the result of a construction operation (pavement grinding, asphalt pavement overlays, pavement widening, etc.) and the section of pavement continues to be used by the traveling public, place final pavement markings as specified by the plan within 14 Calendar Days.  The Contractor may use equivalent 614 Class I markings instead of final markings.

a.      Subsequent Work.  If, after the original markings are removed or obliterated, the Contractor returns to the subject section of pavement and places a plan-specified pavement course within the 14-Calendar Day limit, or performs specified work that requires a lane closure (except routine maintenance required by 614.02), the Contractor shall have temporarily satisfied the conditions of the previous paragraph.  In this event, the 14-Calendar Day limit will begin again.

b.      Liquidated Damages.  For each Calendar Day beyond 14 days that this work remains incomplete, the Department will assess liquidated damages in the amount of $1000 per Calendar Day.  The Department will treat time for the completion of these markings as an interim Completion Date.

(1)     Continuous Project.  If a section of pavement is in a continuous part of the project, then a new 14-day limit for renewed work on a section applies to all sections in that part.

(2)     Project in Sections.  If the project is in parts and the traveling public could not discern the parts as one continuous project, then a new 14-day limit in one part will not apply to the other parts.

(3)     Freeways and Divided Highways.  Treat the two directional sides of a freeway as separate parts.  Work on one side of a freeway does not create a new 14-day limit for the other side.

614.115   Work Zone Raised Pavement Markers.    Furnish, install, maintain and subsequently remove work zone raised pavement markers (WZRPMs). Work zone raised pavement markers may serve as a substitute for, or supplement to, work zone pavement markings. They are provided in both yellow and white versions to match the appropriate pavement marking color.

White units provide reflectorization in one direction while yellow units may provide reflectorization in either one direction or two They are available as units which are readily visible both night and day as a result of retroreflectors and brightly colored (white or yellow) housing (Type A) or visible only at night due to their retroreflectors (Type B).

A.  Materials. Prequalify work zone raised pavement markers according to Supplement 1056.

Only use adhesives that are recommended by the reflector manufacturer and are not epoxy.

Provide markers of sufficient strength and properly shaped so as not to be dislodged or broken by impacts from vehicle tires, including those of high pressure truck tires loaded to 4500 pounds (2040 kilograms).

Provide reflectors having an area of 0.35 square inches (225 square millimeters) for Type A or 3.0 square inches (1935 square millimeters) for Type B.  The brightness or specific intensity (when tested at 0.2 degree angle of observation and the following angles of incidence) meet or exceed the following:

 

WZRPM SPECIFIC INTENSITY

TYPE

INCIDENCE ANGLE

WHITE

YELLOW

A

0

1.0

0.6

A

20

0.4

0.24

B

0

3.0

1.8

B

20

1.2

0.72

B

45

0.3

0.2

Angle of incidence: Formed by a ray from a light source to the marker and the normal to the leading edge of the marker face (also horizontal entrance angle)

Angle of observation: Formed by a ray from a light source to the marker and the returned ray from the marker to the measuring receptor

Specific intensity: The mean candlepower of the reflected light (at given incidence and divergence angles) for each footcandle (10.7 lux) at the reflector (on a plane perpendicular to the incident light)

Type A markers, when viewed from above, have a visible area of not less than 14 square inches (9030 square millimeters).  When viewed from the front, parallel to the pavement, as from approaching traffic, Type A markers have a width of approximately 4 inches (100 mm) and a visible area of not less than 1.5 square inches (970 square millimeters).

B.  Patterns.   The patterns of WZRPMs required for the various types of pavement markings are shown in Table 614.115-1.

 

TABLE 614.115-1

SUPPLEMENTAL DELINEATION (TYPE A OR B)

TYPE OF LINE

COLOR

SPACING

Edge Line

1-way white or yellow

20' (6.0 m) c/c

Lane Line

1-way white

40'(12.0 m) c/c or at center of gap

Dashed Center Line

2-way yellow

40'(12.0 m) c/c or at center of gap

Double Center Line

2-way yellow

2 units; 20' (6.1 m) c/c

Channelizing Line

1-way white

10'(3.0 m) or 20'(6.0 m) c/c

Exit Gore(Outline)

1-way white

10'(3.0 m) c/c

SIMULATED DELINEATION (TYPE A ONLY)

TYPE OF LINE

COLOR

SPACING

Edge Line

1-way white or yellow

10'(3.0 m) c/c

Edge Line on 1-Lane, 2-Way

1-way white & 1-way yellow

white & yellow units back-to-back** 10' (3.0 m)

Lane Line

1-way white

3 units at 5'(1.5 m) c/c;30'(9.0 m) gap

Dashed Center Line

2-way yellow

3 units at 5'(1.5 m) c/c;30'(9.0 m) gap

Double Center Line

2-way yellow

2 units*;10' (3.0 m)c/c

Channelizing Line

1-way white

5'(1.5 m)c/c

Exit Gore(Outline)

1-way white

5'(1.5 m)c/c

*Place units side by side about 4 inches (100 mm) apart.

**Face the proper color and reflector to the oncoming traffic. Place the units back to back about one quarter inch (6.0 mm) apart.

 

C.  Installation. Attach work zone raised pavement markers to clean dry and sound pavement. Remove all loose gravel, sand and dirt from the area of the line. The minimum pavement temperature for installation is 50 degrees F (10 degrees C). When markers are attached to new concrete pavement with curing compound remaining, remove the curing compound membrane by sandblasting or other mechanical cleaning method. Install markers in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

Work zone raised pavement markers are not suitable for use from October 15 to April 1.  If the Contractor elects to start or continue work zone pavement markers during this period, and they fail or are subsequently removed or destroyed by snow and ice control activities, immediately, at his expense, provide a substitute traffic guidance system which is effective during day and night and which is acceptable to the Engineer.  Other than for replacement of failed WZRPMs, new installations of WZRPMs are not permitted from October 1 to April 1.

Place markers accurately to depict straight or uniformly curving lines. The longitudinal location of WZRPMs are described in Table I except that the spacing of an individual WZRPM may be varied by as much as 2 feet (0.6 m) or 10 percent of the nominal spacing in order to avoid poor pavement conditions, but the average spacing  remains unchanged. Poor pavement conditions include separated joints, cracks, deteriorated pavement, usually uneven pavement or where pavement marking material will interfere with the bond.

The lateral location of WZRPMs follows:

          1.       Edge Lines:  Offset 12 inches (300 mm) outside the work zone pavement marking, if any, or the theoretical edge of the lane, but this offset may vary  +6 inches (150 mm) as necessary to avoid poor pavement conditions.

          2.       Lane lines and dashed center lines: Locate the WZRPM in the center of the gap between pavement marking dashes, if any. If a pavement joint exists, provide the marker with 2 inches (50 mm) clear distance from it (and to the left of it for lane lines). Otherwise, center the WZRPM on the theoretical edge of lane.

          3.       Double center line: Install each WZRPM of the pair in line with the appropriate pavement marking stripe, if any. If the edge of lane is demarcated by a crack or joint, the pair of WZRPMs straddle the joint and each is installed approximately 2 inches (50 mm) clear from the joint. Otherwise center the pair on the theoretical edge of lane.

          4.       Channelizing Line: In line with the pavement marking stripe or immediately adjacent to the line, except when used at exit gore outlines where the WZRPM is installed within the painted gore vee and approximately 12 inches (300 mm) from the pavement marking stripe. WZRPMs will not be placed directly on a painted line.

D.   Replacement.   Maintain WZRPMs in good condition. Markers have failed when: the marker is broken, the marker is worn to the extent that daytime visibility is significantly diminished or of an unacceptable color (type B only), reflectors are broken or detached, markers are detached from the adhesive, the adhesive is detached from the pavement or if markers or reflectors are covered by tar or paint.

Individual replacement of each failed marker as it occurs is not recommended due to increased exposure of workers to traffic. However, maintain the following minimum levels of marker effectiveness:

          1.       For a given line, no more than 20 percent of the WZRPM units failed in any manner;

          2.       For a segment of any line, the number of failed units do not exceed the maximums permitted in Table 614.115-2.

 

TABLE 614.115-2

Line Type

Normal Spacing

Feet

    (Meter)

Segment

Length

Feet (Meter)

Normal No.

Contained

In Segment

Maximum

No. Permitted

To Fail

Edge

10(3.0)

20(6.0)

5(1.5)

100(30.0)

6

3

Center,

Double/Solid

20(6.0)

10(3.0)

100(30.0)

50(15.0)

12

6

Lane or

Dashed Center

40(12.0)

5(1.5)

200(60.0)

1-Stripe

6

3

Channelizing

20(6.0)

10(3.0)

5(1.5)

100(30.0)

50(15.0)

25(7.5)

6

3

Replace all failed units within any line or segment before conditions deteriorate below the minimums established in Table 614.115-2. Replace all failed units within the line or segment within 24 hours after notification by the Engineer.

E.   Removal. Accomplish removal of work zone raised pavement markers in such a manner that no adhesive remains on the pavement. Permanent pavement surfaces are not to be scarred, broken or significantly roughened.

614.12  Pavement Marking Operations.  Perform moving marking operations with a truck equipped with necessary flashers and signs, and protect the operations with a similarly equipped vehicle or vehicles separated a sufficient distance to provide adequate advance warning.  Use the extreme left or right lane for the marking operation when possible.  Where three or more lanes exist in one direction, perform the marking operation so that traffic passes on one side only.

Protect stationary marking operations in intersections, school zones, gores and other areas with traffic control devices such as advance warning signs and cones.

For stationary operations such as loading material and cleaning equipment, make every effort to have all equipment completely off the traveled way.  When equipment cannot be removed from the traveled way, operate all traffic control devices on the vehicles and station flaggers and vehicles to protect the worksite and the traveling public while maintaining two-way traffic.

614.13  Asphalt Concrete for Maintaining Traffic.  The Contractor may use either a Type 1 or Type 2 mix of Item 448 asphalt concrete PG 64-22, or an asphalt concrete surface course the Engineer approves.  Place surface course materials as and where the Engineer directs for maintenance of the existing pavement, shoulders, or structures.

Where materials are placed in small quantities or under adverse conditions, the Engineer may waive specification requirements for placing and finishing if, in the judgment of the Engineer, it is determined that the Contractor can obtain satisfactory results in providing a smooth and durable pavement surface.

614.14  Performance.  If, in the opinion of the Engineer, the Contractor is not furnishing proper maintenance of traffic facilities and proper provisions for traffic control, the Department may take the necessary steps to place them in proper condition, and the Department will deduct the cost of such services from any money that may be due or become due the Contractor.

614.15  Method of Measurement.  The Department will measure Work Zone Marking Signs as the number of sign installations, including the sign, necessary supports, and all attachment hardware.  The Department will include all other work zone signs under Maintaining Traffic unless separately itemized.

The Department will measure Work Zone Pavement Markings complete in place, by class and material, in the units designated.

The Department will measure line quantities as the length of the completed stripe, including gaps, intersections, and other sections of pavement not normally marked.

614.16  Basis of Payment.  Unless separately itemized, the lump sum price bid for Maintaining Traffic shall include the cost of removal or covering of conflicting pavement markings and layout, application and removal of pavement markings when required, maintaining the existing highway in a safe condition for public use, removing abrasive and salt residue remaining from snow and ice control performed by the Department or local governments, providing flaggers; and their equipment; and furnishing, maintaining in an acceptable condition, and subsequently removing the following work zone traffic control items as required by the Contract Documents:

A.     Signs, supports, and warning lights.

B.      Drums, cones, gates, barricades, and vertical panels.

C.      Flashing arrow panels.

D.      Work zone traffic signals.

E.      Lighting for work zone signals and flaggers.

If traffic permanently damages beyond use, any of the following items, the Department will compensate the Contractor for the fair market value of the damaged item according to 109.05 provided the Contractor has pursued but failed to obtain compensation from the motorist.  Follow the procedures given in 107.15 for compensation for traffic damage to completed permanent items of Work, to obtain compensation from the motorist before requesting compensation from the Department.

A.     Flashing arrow panel.

B.      Work zone signal, pole, or controller.

C.      Lighting unit or pole.

D.      Changeable message sign.

The lump sum price bid for Detour Signing includes the cost of the Contractor furnishing, installing, maintaining, and removing the detour signing shown on the plans and their necessary supports.

The Department will pay for the following items under their associated item numbers: 502 Bridges, 615 Roads and Pavement, 622 Portable Concrete Barrier.  The Department will pay for aggregate and calcium chloride authorized by the Engineer and used for Maintaining Traffic under Items 410 and 616.

The Department will pay for accepted quantities at the contract prices as follows:

Item           unit                                Description

614             Lump Sum                      Maintaining Traffic

614             Lump Sum                      Detour Signing

614             Each                                Replacement Drum

614             Each                                Replacement Sign

614             Each                                Object Marker, ___ - Way

614             Each,                               Work Zone Pavement
                       Mile, Foot                   Markings
                       (Kilometer,
                       Meter)

614             Each                                Work Zone Raised Pavement Marker

614             Each, Sign Month           Portable Changeable Message Sign

614             Each                                Work Zone Speed Limit Sign

614             Each                                Work Zone Marking Sign

614             Hour                                Law Enforcement Officer with Patrol Car

614             Each                                Barrier Reflector

614             Each                                Work Zone Crossover Lighting System

614             Each                                Work Zone Impact                 Attenuator

614             Mile (Kilometer)             Work Zone Lane Line, Class ___, ___*

614             Mile (Kilometer)             Work Zone Center Line,
                                                               Class ___, ___*

614             Foot                                Work Zone Channelizing
                       (Meter)                           Line,     Class I, ___*

614             Mile (Kilometer)             Work Zone Edgeline, Class I, ___*

614             Foot                                Work Zone Gore Marking,

                   (Meter)                               Class II, ___*

614             Foot                                Work Zone Stop Line,
                       (Meter)                           Class I, ___*

614             Foot                                Work Zone Crosswalk

                       (Meter)                           Line, Class I, ___*

614             Foot                                Work Zone Dotted Line,
                       (Meter)                           Class I, ___*

614             Cubic Yard                      Asphalt Concrete for
                       (Cubic Meter)                 Maintaining Traffic

*   Type material (642 paint; 740.06, Type I or Type II; or left blank to allow any of the three.