SECTION 01555
TRAFFIC REGULATION
PART 1
1.01
1.02
SECTION INCLUDES
A.
Conformance: City of Fort Collins Traffic Control Regulations, Manual of Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (U.S. Department of Transportation), or applicable statutory
requirements of authority having jurisdiction. Fort Collins regulations take precedence
over Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
B.
Operations on or about traffic areas and provisions for regulating traffic will be subject to
the regulation of governmental agencies having jurisdiction over the affected areas.
C.
Keep traffic areas free of excavated material, construction equipment, pipe, and other
materials and equipment.
D.
Keep fire hydrants and water control valves free from obstruction and available for use at
all times.
E.
Conduct operations in a manner to avoid unnecessary interference with public and private
roads and drives.
TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN
A.
1.03
1.04
GENERAL
If a Traffic Control Plan is provided in the Contract Documents, it is to be used as a
guideline for the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall submit his own Traffic
Control Plan for approval by the OWNER. Adjustments to the approved plan may be
required by the OWNER based on actual traffic operation.
FLAGMEN
A.
Required where necessary to provide for public safety, or the regulation of traffic, or by
jurisdictional authorities.
B.
Shall be properly equipped and certified by ATSSA.
WARNING SIGNS AND LIGHTS
A.
B.
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Provide barricades and warning signs for:
1.
Open trenches and other excavations.
2.
Obstructions, such as material piles, equipment (moving or parked), piled
embankment.
Illuminate by means of warning lights all barricades and obstructions from sunset to
sunrise.
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C.
Protect roads and driveways by effective barricades on which are placed acceptable
warning signs.
D.
Barricades and warning signs must be acceptable to the ENGINEER OWNER.
PARKING
A.
1.06
The CONTRACTOR shall designate parking areas with the approval of the OWNER for
the use of all construction workers and others performing work or furnishing services in
connection with the project so as avoid interference with public traffic, OWNER's
operations, or construction activities.
ROADWAY USAGE BETWEEN OPERATIONS
A.
At all times when work is not actually in progress, CONTRACTOR shall make passable
and shall open to traffic such portions of the project and temporary roadways or portions
thereof as may be agreed upon between CONTRACTOR and OWNER and all authorities
having jurisdiction over any properties involved.
PART 2
PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)
PART 3
EXECUTION (Not Applicable)
END OF SECTION
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