ECONOLITE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING 1 -2005

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. All permits and fees required by all other Agencies having jurisdiction over any part of the work shall be obtained and paid for by the Contractor, unless otherwise noted on the Plans or in the Special Provisions. 2.04.15 Lane Closures, Street Closures, Traffic Detours and Barricades Lane(s) closure, street closure, traffic detour, signs and barricades used for handling traffic shall conform to the requirements of Subsection 7-10.3 of the Standard Specifications, the traffic control plan, the latest edition of the "Work Area Traffic Control Handbook" (WATCH), the latest edition of Section 5 of the Caltrans Traffic Manual, and these Special Provisions. WATCH is published by Building News, Inc. and shall be considered a part ofthese Special Provisions. 2.04.16 Clean-Uo & Dust Control This Section shall conform to Subsection 7-8.1 of the Standard Specifications and these Special Provisions. The Contractor shall keep the work site clean and free from rubbish andOdebris at the end of every working day. The Contractor shall sweep or vacuum up all rubbish and debris, and no rubbish and debris shall be washed into the catch basins or storm drains. 2.04.17 Public Convenience & Safety This section shall conform to Subsection 7-10 of the Standard Specifications and these special prOVISIOns. Intersections shall be kept open until work takes place within the intersection. Local vehicular and pedestrian access, including access to driveways and businesses, shall be maintained at all times. Pedestrian access across both streets in an intersection must be maintained at all times with a minimum 4-foot width. All signs shall be illuminated or reflectorized when they are used during hours of darkness. All cones, pylons, barricades, or posts used in the diversion of traffic shall be reflectorized. All signing, barricading and diversion of traffic shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer. The Contractor shall provide a telephone number at which the Contractor's representatives can be reached should an emergency occur requiring replacement or relocation of the required traffic devices. Prior to the start of construction operations, the Contractor shall notifY the Police and Fire Departments of the AGENCY, giving the approximate starting date, completion date, and the name and telephone number of responsible persons who may be contacted at any hour in the event of a critical condition requiring irmnediate correction. At least two weeks prior to starting work, the Contractor shall notifY the Orange County Transportation Authority, bus service of the approximate starting date and completion date. At least two weeks prior to starting work, the Contractor shall deliver notices supplied by the Agency to the residents and businesses in the area affected by the construction. At least 48 hours before blocking access, the contractor shall contact the affected parties in person or by written notice to provide information as to the reason for the closure and the expected duration. 2.04.18 Subcontractine: 16