Common use of U-turns Clause in Contracts

U-turns. U-turns are prohibited on the Thruway with the following exception. Drivers with non-revenue pass plates (where required) and possessing a U-turn Authorization permit may U-turn construction vehicles and equipment at designated crossovers listed in this Proposal. Vehicle operation shall be in accordance with the conditions of the individual permit Authorization. General conditions are given below: a. Vehicles and equipment that will U-turn shall be in compliance with all Federal and State rules and regulations and equipped with a rotating amber beacon which shall be visible from all directions for a minimum of 1000 feet during daylight. Strobe lights will not be allowed. If visibility of the amber beacon is blocked by a portion of the vehicle or equipment, additional beacons shall be provided. b. When a designated crossover is to be used for contract operations, the Contractor shall install a driveway entrance assembly on both right and left shoulders of the traveled way consisting of a 48-inch by 48-inch W2-2 Intersection Warning sign supplemented with a 36-inch by 18-inch NYW5-16 Driveway Entrance plaque with the legend “TRUCKS”. All sign panels shall be black on fluorescent orange. The driveway entrance assemblies shall be installed approximately 1000 feet upstream of the U-turn. All signs shall be covered or removed and stored when not in use. c. For daily xxxxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxx, X-xxxxx shall not be made between 1.5 miles before and 1 mile after a work zone if the work zone includes the closure of the right lane of a two-lane roadway. U-turns may be permitted from and into the work zone when the work zone is in the leftmost lane(s) and a designated crossover exists within the limits of the work zone. d. Any damage to median areas, shoulders and designated U-turns caused by the Contractor’s equipment shall be repaired as directed by and to the satisfaction of the Engineer at no expense to the Thruway Authority. e. U-turns are prohibited within toll plazas. The driver must exit the toll plaza, turn around on the local road system, and then reenter the Thruway. f. Application for U-turn authorization and non-revenue pass plates should be made through the Engineer (after award) or the Division Construction Office (pre-award).”

U-turns. U-turns Turns are prohibited on the Thruway with the following exception. Drivers with non-revenue pass plates (where required) and possessing a U-turn Turn Authorization permit may U-turn Turn construction vehicles and equipment at designated crossovers listed in this Proposal. Vehicle operation shall be in accordance with the conditions of the individual permit Authorization. General conditions are given below: a. :  Vehicles and equipment that will U-turn Turn shall be in compliance with all Federal and State rules and regulations and equipped with a rotating amber beacon which shall be visible from all directions for a minimum of 1000 feet during daylight. Strobe lights will not be allowed. If visibility of the amber beacon is blocked by a portion of the vehicle or equipment, additional beacons shall be provided. b. .  When a designated crossover Crossover is to be used for contract Contract operations, the Contractor shall install a driveway entrance Driveway Entrance assembly on both right and left shoulders of the traveled way consisting of a 48-inch by 48-inch W2-2 48” x 48” Intersection Warning sign supplemented with a 36-inch by 18-inch NYW5-16 36” x 18” Driveway Entrance plaque with the legend “TRUCKS”. All sign panels shall be black on fluorescent orange. The driveway entrance Driveway Entrance assemblies shall be installed approximately 1000 feet upstream of the U-turnU- Turn. All signs shall be covered or removed and stored when not in use. c. .  For daily xxxxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxstationary lane closures, XU-xxxxx Turns shall not be made between 1.5 miles before and 1 mile after a work zone if the work zone includes the closure of the right lane of a two-lane roadway. U-turns Turns may be permitted from and into the work zone when the work zone is in the leftmost lane(s) and a designated crossover exists within the limits of the work zone. d. .  Any damage to median areas, shoulders and designated U-turns Turns caused by the Contractor’s equipment shall be repaired as directed by and to the satisfaction of the Engineer at no expense to the Thruway Authority. e. .  U-turns Turns are prohibited within toll plazasToll Plazas. The driver must exit the toll plazaToll Plaza, turn around on the local road system, and then reenter the Thruway. f. .  Application for U-turn authorization Turn Authorization and nonNon-revenue pass plates Pass Plates should be made through the Engineer (after award) or the Division Construction Office (pre-award). Page 113: Subsection R. Confined Spaces; ADD the following after the last paragraph: “Work operations in confined space and permit-required confined space as defined in 29 CFR 1910, Section 146 are particularly hazardous. These operations shall be specifically addressed in the Contractor’s comprehensive Project Specific Safety and Health Plan and, in the case of permit-required spaces, a supplemental plan detailing the permit-required space program that the Contractor will follow and of any hazards confronted or created in permit-required spaces. These plans shall be submitted for review prior to the start of work. Indicated confined spaces are not intended to limit or define Contractor or Subcontractor regulatory compliance requirements. In addition to confined spaces indicated on the drawings, other confined spaces may be present or created by the work of this contract. The Contractor shall furnish, at no additional cost to the Thruway Authority, personnel and equipment to allow the Engineer to enter confined space and permit-required confined space in compliance with in 29 CFR 1910, Section 146.” Page 114: Subsection S. Fire and Explosion Prevention; ADD the following after the last paragraph: “The Contractor is advised that the storage of any flammable materials beneath, or within the proximity of any structure, at any time, is strictly forbidden by the NYSTA. Failure to comply will result in the Engineer stopping all work until all such materials are removed to a satisfactory site or off the project”.

U-turns. U-turns are prohibited on the Thruway with the following exception. Drivers with non-revenue pass plates (where required) and possessing a U-turn Authorization permit may U-turn construction vehicles and equipment at designated crossovers listed in this Proposal. Vehicle operation shall be in accordance with the conditions of the individual permit Authorization. General conditions are given below: a. Vehicles and equipment that will U-turn shall be in compliance with all Federal and State rules and regulations and equipped with a rotating amber beacon which shall be visible from all directions for a minimum of 1000 feet during daylight. Strobe lights will not be allowed. If visibility of the amber beacon is blocked by a portion of the vehicle or equipment, additional beacons shall be provided. b. When a designated crossover is to be used for contract operations, the Contractor shall install a driveway entrance assembly on both right and left shoulders of the traveled way consisting of a 48-inch by 48-inch W2-2 Intersection Warning sign supplemented with a 36-inch by 18-inch NYW5-16 Driveway Entrance plaque with the legend “TRUCKS”. All sign panels shall be black on fluorescent orange. The driveway entrance assemblies shall be installed approximately 1000 feet upstream of the U-turn. All signs shall be covered or removed and stored when not in use. c. For daily xxxxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxx, X-xxxxx shall not be made between 1.5 miles before and 1 mile after a work zone if the work zone includes the closure of the right lane of a two-lane roadway. U-turns may be permitted from and into the work zone when the work zone is in the leftmost lane(s) and a designated crossover exists within the limits of the work zone.work d. Any damage to median areas, shoulders and designated U-turns caused by the Contractor’s equipment shall be repaired as directed by and to the satisfaction of the Engineer at no expense to the Thruway Authority. e. U-turns are prohibited within toll plazas. The driver must exit the toll plaza, turn around on the local road system, and then reenter the Thruway. f. Application for U-turn authorization and non-revenue pass plates should be made through the Engineer (after award) or the Division Construction Office (pre-award).”

U-turns. U-turns are prohibited on the Thruway with the following exception. Drivers with non-revenue pass plates (where required) and possessing must possess a U-turn Authorization permit Letter issued by the Division Traffic Supervisor (or designee). Authorized Drivers may perform a U-turn with construction vehicles and equipment at designated crossovers as listed in this U-Turn Authorization Letter or in the project Proposal. Vehicle operation shall be in accordance with the conditions of the individual permit U-Turn Authorization. General conditions are given below: a. Vehicles and equipment that will U-turn shall be in compliance with all Federal and State rules and regulations and equipped with a rotating amber or flashing LED beacon which shall be visible from all directions for a minimum of 1000 1,000 feet during daylight. Flashing LED must meet the requirements of SAE J845 Class 2. Strobe lights will not be allowed. If visibility of the amber beacon is blocked by a portion of the vehicle or equipment, additional beacons shall be provided. b. When a designated crossover is to be used for contract operations, the Contractor shall install a driveway entrance assembly on both right and left shoulders of the traveled way consisting of a 48-inch by 48-inch W2-2 Intersection Warning sign supplemented with a 36-inch by 18-inch NYW5-16 Driveway Entrance plaque with the legend “TRUCKS”. All sign panels shall be black on fluorescent orange. The driveway entrance assemblies shall be installed approximately 1000 1,000 feet upstream of the U-turn. All signs shall be covered or removed and stored when not in use. c. For daily xxxxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxstationary lane closures, XU-xxxxx turns shall not be made between 1.5 miles before and 1 mile after a work zone if the work zone includes the closure of the right lane of a two-lane roadway(per direction) roadway section of a typical 4 lane divided highway. U-turns may be permitted from and into the work zone when the work zone is in the leftmost lane(s) and a designated crossover exists within the limits of the work zone. d. Any damage to median areas, shoulders and designated U-turns caused by the Contractor’s equipment shall be repaired as directed by and to the satisfaction of the Engineer at no expense to the Thruway Authority. e. U-turns are prohibited within toll plazas. The driver must exit the toll plaza, turn around on the local road system, and then reenter the Thruway. f. Application for U-turn authorization and nonAuthorization (form TA-revenue pass plates N68160) should be made through the Engineer (after award) or the Division Construction Office (pre-award)Project Engineer.”