Common use of Construction Traffic Control Devices Clause in Contracts

Construction Traffic Control Devices. The work covered by this Section consists of furnishing, erecting, maintaining, relocating, and removing traffic control devices in accordance with the Specifications or as directed by the Employer’s Representative. All traffic control devices furnished by the Contractor shall remain the property of the Contractor. Traffic control devices shall include, but not be limited to signs, non-metallic drums, barricades, cones, delineators, temporary guardrail, temporary pavement marking, raised reflective pavement markers, flaggers and pilot vehicles, as required. Unless otherwise required, materials used in the fabrication and installation of construction traffic control devices shall be in accordance with acceptable standards and quality. When traffic control devices are no longer required for traffic handling in the initial phase of construction requiring their use, they may be reused at various locations throughout the project provided the device is not defaced, is structurally sound, clean, and otherwise conforms to the above requirements. The Contractor may submit for the Employer’s Representative's consideration a method for handling traffic. The traffic handling plans submitted by the Contractor shall not be used until they are approved by the Employer’s Representative in writing. Weeds, brush, trees, construction materials, equipment, etc., shall not be allowed to obscure any traffic control device in use. If cones are used for delineation at night, each cone shall have any appropriate white reflectorized cone collar or something equivalent or as directed by the Employer’s Representative. Competent and properly trained flaggers, properly attired and equipped, shall be provided when directed by the Employer’s Representative, or when the Contractor deems it necessary to safely handle traffic through the construction area. The Contractor shall continuously review and maintain all traffic handling measures to assure that adequate provisions have been made for the safety of the public and workers.

Construction Traffic Control Devices. The work covered by this Section consists of furnishing, erecting, maintaining, relocating, and removing traffic control devices in accordance with the Specifications or as directed by the Employer’s Representative. All traffic control devices furnished by the Contractor shall remain the property of the Contractor. Traffic control devices shall include, but not be limited to signs, non-metallic drums, barricades, cones, delineators, temporary guardrail, temporary pavement marking, raised reflective pavement markers, flaggers and pilot vehicles, as required. Unless otherwise required, materials used in the fabrication and installation of construction traffic control devices shall be in accordance with acceptable standards and quality. quality When traffic control devices are no longer required for traffic handling in the initial phase of construction requiring their use, they may be reused at various locations throughout the project provided the device is not defaced, is structurally sound, clean, and otherwise conforms to the above requirements. Traffic control devices which do not meet the requirements of this Section shall not be used; and, when during the life of a project, a device ceases to meet the requirements of this Section it shall be promptly removed and replaced with a conforming device at no additional compensation. The Employer’s Representative shall have the authority to determine the acceptability of the traffic control devices. Traffic control devices shall be installed at the inception of construction operations, and shall be properly maintained, relocated as necessary, cleaned, and operated during the time they are in use. They shall remain in place only as long as they are needed and shall be immediately removed thereafter. Where operations are performed in stages, only those devices that apply to the conditions present shall be left in place. The location, legends, sheeting, dimensions, number of supports, and horizontal and vertical placement of warning signs, barricades, and other traffic control devices shall be as directed by the Employer’s Representative. The Contractor may submit for the Employer’s Representative's consideration a method for handling traffic. The traffic handling plans submitted by the Contractor shall not be used until they are approved by the Employer’s Representative in writing. During periods when not warranted, warning signs and other devices shall be removed from the work area, covered with specified material, or otherwise positioned so they do not convey their message to the traveling public. If covered, the covering material shall be exterior plywood and shall cover the entire face of the sign panel. The covering material shall be installed in such a manner that the sign panel will not be defaced. Covering material shall be maintained in a neat and workmanlike manner during its use. Weeds, brush, trees, construction materials, equipment, etc., shall not be allowed to obscure any traffic control device in use. If cones are used for delineation at night, each cone shall have any appropriate white reflectorized cone collar or something equivalent or as directed by the Employer’s Representative. Competent and properly trained flaggers, properly attired and equipped, shall be provided when directed by the Employer’s Representative, or when the Contractor deems it necessary to safely handle traffic through the construction area. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for the continuous and expeditious maintenance of all construction warning signs, barricades, and other traffic control devices. Maintenance shall include repair and replacement of traffic control devices which, in the opinion of the Employer’s Representative, are damaged by traffic or other means, or deteriorated beyond effectiveness. Conditions covered under maintenance shall include but not be limited to replacement due to loss of reflectivity; replacement of broken supports; plumbing of leaning signs; cleaning of dirty signs, barricades, and other devices; repair of defaced sheeting and legend; and replacement of stolen or vandalized items. All items used for traffic control shall be maintained in a satisfactory condition. Failure to maintain all traffic control devices in a satisfactory condition may be cause for suspension of construction operations until proper traffic control is re-established. The Contractor shall continuously review and maintain all traffic handling measures to assure that adequate provisions have been made for the safety of the public and workers.

Construction Traffic Control Devices. The work covered by this Section consists of furnishing, erecting, maintaining, relocating, and removing traffic control devices in accordance with the Specifications or as directed by the Employer’s Representative. All traffic control devices furnished by the Contractor shall remain the property of the Contractor. Traffic control devices shall include, but not be limited to signs, non-metallic drums, barricades, cones, delineators, temporary guardrail, temporary pavement marking, raised reflective pavement markers, flaggers and pilot vehicles, as required. Unless otherwise required, materials used in the fabrication and installation of construction traffic control devices shall be in accordance with acceptable standards and quality. When quality when traffic control devices are no longer required for traffic handling in the initial phase of construction requiring their use, they may be reused at various locations throughout the project provided the device is not defaced, is structurally sound, clean, and otherwise conforms to the above requirements. Traffic control devices which do not meet the requirements of this Section shall not be used; and, when during the life of a project, a device ceases to meet the requirements of this Section it shall be promptly removed and replaced with a conforming device at no additional compensation. The Employer’s Representative shall have the authority to determine the acceptability of the traffic control devices. Traffic control devices shall be installed at the inception of construction operations, and shall be properly maintained, relocated as necessary, cleaned, and operated during the time they are in use. They shall remain in place only as long as they are needed and shall be immediately removed thereafter. Where operations are performed in stages, only those devices that apply to the conditions present shall be left in place. The location, legends, sheeting, dimensions, number of supports, and horizontal and vertical placement of warning signs, barricades, and other traffic control devices shall be as directed by the Employer’s Representative. The Contractor may submit for the Employer’s Representative's consideration a method for handling traffic. The traffic handling plans submitted by the Contractor shall not be used until they are approved by the Employer’s Representative in writing. During periods when not warranted, warning signs and other devices shall be removed from the work area, covered with specified material, or otherwise positioned so they do not convey their message to the traveling public. If covered, the covering material shall be exterior plywood and shall cover the entire face of the sign panel. The covering material shall be installed in such a manner that the sign panel will not be defaced. Covering material shall be maintained in a neat and workmanlike manner during its use. Weeds, brush, trees, construction materials, equipment, etc., shall not be allowed to obscure any traffic control device in use. If cones are used for delineation at night, each cone shall have any appropriate white reflectorized cone collar or something equivalent or as directed by the Employer’s Representative. Competent and properly trained flaggers, properly attired and equipped, shall be provided when directed by the Employer’s Representative, or when the Contractor deems it necessary to safely handle traffic through the construction area. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for the continuous and expeditious maintenance of all construction warning signs, barricades, and other traffic control devices. Maintenance shall include repair and replacement of traffic control devices which, in the opinion of the Employer’s Representative, are damaged by traffic or other means, or deteriorated beyond effectiveness. Conditions covered under maintenance shall include but not be limited to replacement due to loss of reflectivity; replacement of broken supports; plumbing of leaning signs; cleaning of dirty signs, barricades, and other devices; repair of defaced sheeting and legend; and replacement of stolen or vandalized items. All items used for traffic control shall be maintained in a satisfactory condition. Failure to maintain all traffic control devices in a satisfactory condition may be cause for suspension of construction operations until proper traffic control is re-established. The Contractor shall continuously review and maintain all traffic handling measures to assure that adequate provisions have been made for the safety of the public and workers.