Part 6. Temporary Traffic Control
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[ Chapter
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[ Chapter
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[ Chapter
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[ Chapter
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[ Chapter
6E ]
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| [ Chapter 6F ] | [ Chapter 6G ] | [ Chapter 6H ] | [ Chapter 6I ] | |
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| CHAPTER 6A. | GENERAL |
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| Section 6A.01 | General |
| CHAPTER 6B. | FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES |
| Section 6B.01 | Fundamental Principles of Temporary Traffic Control |
| CHAPTER 6C. | TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL ELEMENTS |
| Section 6C.01 | Temporary Traffic Control Plans |
| Section 6C.02 | Temporary Traffic Control Zones |
| Section 6C.03 | Components of Temporary Traffic Control Zones |
| Section 6C.04 | Advance Warning Area |
| Section 6C.05 | Transition Area |
| Section 6C.06 | Activity Area |
| Section 6C.07 | Termination Area |
| Section 6C.08 | Tapers |
| Section 6C.09 | Detours and Diversions |
| Section 6C.10 | One-Lane, Two-Way Traffic Control |
| Section 6C.11 | Flagger Method of One-Lane, Two-Way Traffic Control |
| Section 6C.12 | Flag Transfer Method of One-Lane, Two-Way Traffic Control |
| Section 6C.13 | Pilot Car Method of One-Lane, Two-Way Traffic Control |
| Section 6C.14 | Temporary Traffic Control Signal Method of One-Lane, Two-Way Traffic Control |
| Section 6C.15 | Stop or Yield Control Method of One-Lane, Two-Way Traffic Control |
| CHAPTER 6D. | PEDESTRIAN AND WORKER SAFETY |
| Section 6D.01 | Pedestrian Considerations |
| Section 6D.02 | Accessibility Considerations |
| Section 6D.03 | Worker Safety Considerations |
| CHAPTER 6E. | FLAGGER CONTROL |
| Section 6E.01 | Qualifications for Flaggers |
| Section 6E.02 | High-Visibility Safety Apparel |
| Section 6E.03 | Hand-Signaling Devices |
| Section 6E.04 | Flagger Procedures |
| Section 6E.05 | Flagger Stations |
| CHAPTER 6F. | TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL ZONE DEVICES |
| Section 6F.01 | Types of Devices |
| Section 6F.02 | General Characteristics of Signs |
| Section 6F.03 | Sign Placement |
| Section 6F.04 | Sign Maintenance |
| Section 6F.05 | Regulatory Sign Authority |
| Section 6F.06 | Regulatory Sign Design |
| Section 6F.07 | Regulatory Sign Applications |
| Section 6F.08 | ROAD (STREET) CLOSED Sign (R11-2) |
| Section 6F.09 | Local Traffic Only Signs (R11-3a, R11-4) |
| Section 6F.10 | Weight Limit Signs (R12-1, R12-2, R12-5) |
| Section 6F.11 | STAY IN LANE Sign (R4-9) |
| Section 6F.12 | PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK Sign (R9-8) |
| Section 6F.13 | SIDEWALK CLOSED Signs (R9-9, R9-10, R9-11, R9-11a) |
| Section 6F.14 | Special Regulatory Signs |
| Section 6F.15 | Warning Sign Function, Design, and Application |
| Section 6F.16 | Position of Advance Warning Signs |
| Section 6F.17 | ROAD (STREET) WORK Sign (W20-1) |
| Section 6F.18 | DETOUR Sign (W20-2) |
| Section 6F.19 | ROAD (STREET) CLOSED Sign (W20-3) |
| Section 6F.20 | ONE LANE ROAD Sign (W20-4) |
| Section 6F.21 | Lane(s) Closed Signs (W20-5, W20-5a) |
| Section 6F.22 | CENTER LANE CLOSED AHEAD Signs (W9-3, W9-3a) |
| Section 6F.23 | THRU TRAFFIC MERGE LEFT (RIGHT) Sign (W4-7) |
| Section 6F.24 | Lane Ends Sign (W4-2) |
| Section 6F.25 | ON RAMP Plaque (W13-4) |
| Section 6F.26 | RAMP NARROWS Sign (W5-4) |
| Section 6F.27 | SLOW TRAFFIC AHEAD Sign (W23-1) |
| Section 6F.28 | EXIT OPEN, EXIT CLOSED, EXIT ONLY Signs (E5-2, E5-2a, E5-3) |
| Section 6F.29 | Flagger Sign (W20-7a, W20-7) |
| Section 6F.30 | Two-Way Traffic Sign (W6-3) |
| Section 6F.31 | Workers Sign (W21-1, W21-1a) |
| Section 6F.32 | FRESH OIL (TAR) Sign (W21-2) |
| Section 6F.33 | ROAD MACHINERY AHEAD Sign (W21-3) |
| Section 6F.34 | Motorized Traffic Signs (W8-6, W11-10) |
| Section 6F.35 | Shoulder Work Signs (W21-5, W21-5a, W21-5b) |
| Section 6F.36 | SURVEY CREW Sign (W21-6) |
| Section 6F.37 | UTILITY WORK Sign (W21-7) |
| Section 6F.38 | Signs for Blasting Areas |
| Section 6F.39 | BLASTING ZONE AHEAD Sign (W22-1) |
| Section 6F.40 | TURN OFF 2-WAY RADIO AND CELL PHONE Sign (W22-2) |
| Section 6F.41 | END BLASTING ZONE Sign (W22-3) |
| Section 6F.42 | SHOULDER Signs (W8-4, W8-9, W8-9a) |
| Section 6F.43 | UNEVEN LANES Sign (WB-11) |
| Section 6F.44 | NO CENTER STRIPE Sign (W8-12) |
| Section 6F.45 | Double Reverse Curve Signs (W24 Series) |
| Section 6F.46 | Other Warning Signs |
| Section 6F.47 | Special Warning Signs |
| Section 6F.48 | Advisory Speed Plaque (W13-1) |
| Section 6F.49 | Supplementary Distance Plaque (W7-3a) |
| Section 6F.50 | Guide Signs |
| Section 6F.51 | ROAD WORK NEXT XX km (MILES) Sign (G20-1) |
| Section 6F.52 | END ROAD WORK Sign (G20-2) |
| Section 6F.53 | Detour Signs (M4-8, M4-8a, M4-8b, M4-9, M4-9a, M4-9b, M4-9c, and M4-10) |
| Section 6F.54 | PILOT CAR FOLLOW ME Sign (G20-4) |
| Section 6F.55 | Portable Changeable Message Signs |
| Section 6F.56 | Arrow Panels |
| Section 6F.57 | High-Level Warning Devices (Flag Trees) |
| Section 6F.58 | Channelizing Devices |
| Section 6F.59 | Cones |
| Section 6F.60 | Tubular Markers |
| Section 6F.61 | Vertical Panels |
| Section 6F.62 | Drums |
| Section 6F.63 | Type I, II, or III Barricades |
| Section 6F.64 | Direction Indicator Barricades |
| Section 6F.65 | Temporary Traffic Barriers as Channelizing Devices |
| Section 6F.66 | Longitudinal Channelizing Barricades |
| Section 6F.67 | Other Channelizing Devices |
| Section 6F.68 | Detectable Edging for Pedestrians |
| Section 6F.69 | Temporary Raised Islands |
| Section 6F.70 | Opposing Traffic Lane Divider |
| Section 6F.71 | Pavement Markings |
| Section 6F.72 | Temporary Pavement Markings |
| Section 6F.73 | Raised Pavement Markers |
| Section 6F.74 | Delineators |
| Section 6F.75 | Lighting Devices |
| Section 6F.76 | Floodlights |
| Section 6F.77 | Flashing Warning Beacons |
| Section 6F.78 | Warning Lights |
| Section 6F.79 | Steady-Burn Electric Lamps |
| Section 6F.80 | Temporary Traffic Control Signals |
| Section 6F.81 | Temporary Traffic Barriers |
| Section 6F.82 | Crash Cushions |
| Section 6F.83 | Vehicle-Arresting Systems |
| Section 6F.84 | Rumble Strips |
| Section 6F.85 | Screens |
| Section 6F.86 | Future and Experimental Devices |
| CHAPTER 6G. | TYPE OF TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL ZONE ACTIVITIES |
| Section 6G.01 | Typical Applications |
| Section 6G.02 | Work Duration |
| Section 6G.03 | Location of Work |
| Section 6G.04 | Modifications To Fulfill Special Needs |
| Section 6G.05 | Work Affecting Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities |
| Section 6G.06 | Work Outside of Shoulder |
| Section 6G.07 | Work on the Shoulder with No Encroachment |
| Section 6G.08 | Work on the Shoulder with Minor Encroachment |
| Section 6G.09 | Work Within the Median |
| Section 6G.10 | Work Within the Traveled Way of Two-Lane Highways |
| Section 6G.11 | Work Within the Traveled Way of Urban Streets |
| Section 6G.12 | Work Within the Traveled Way of Multi-lane, Nonaccess Controlled Highways |
| Section 6G.13 | Work Within the Traveled Way at an Intersection |
| Section 6G.14 | Work Within the Traveled Way of Freeways and Expressways |
| Section 6G.15 | Two-Lane, Two-Way Traffic on One Roadway of a Normally Divided Highway |
| Section 6G.16 | Crossovers |
| Section 6G.17 | Interchanges |
| Section 6G.18 | Movable Barriers |
| Section 6G.19 | Work in the Vicinity of Highway-Rail Grade Crossings |
| Section 6G.20 | Temporary Traffic Control During Nighttime Hours |
| CHAPTER 6H. | TYPICAL APPLICATIONS |
| Section 6H.01 | Typical Applications |
| CHAPTER 6I. | CONTROL OF TRAFFIC THROUGH TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT AREAS |
| Section 6I.01 | General |
| Section 6I.02 | Major Traffic Incidents |
| Section 6I.03 | Intermediate Traffic Incidents |
| Section 6I.04 | Minor Traffic Incidents |
| Section 6I.05 | Use of Emergency-Vehicle Lighting |
| CHAPTER 6C. | TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL ELEMENTS |
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| Figure 6C-1 | Component Parts of a Temporary Traffic Control Zone |
| Figure 6C-2 | Types of Tapers and Buffer Spaces |
| Figure 6C-3 | Example of a One-Lane, Two-Way Traffic Taper |
| CHAPTER 6E. | FLAGGER CONTROL |
| Figure 6E-1 | Use of Hand-Signaling Devices by Flaggers |
| CHAPTER 6F. | TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL ZONE DEVICES |
| Figure 6F-1 | Height and Lateral Location of Signs—Typical Installations |
| Figure 6F-2 | Methods of Mounting Signs Other Than on Posts |
| Figure 6F-3 | Regulatory Signs in Temporary Traffic Control Zones |
| Figure 6F-4 | Warning Signs in Temporary Traffic Control Zones |
| Figure 6F-5 | Exit Open and Closed and Detour Signs |
| Figure 6F-6 | Advance Warning Arrow Display Specifications |
| Figure 6F-7 | Channelizing Devices |
| CHAPTER 6H. | TYPICAL APPLICATIONS |
| Figure 6H-1 | Work Beyond the Shoulder (TA-1) |
| Figure 6H-2 | Blasting Zone (TA-2) |
| Figure 6H-3 | Work on Shoulders (TA-3) |
| Figure 6H-4 | Short-Duration or Mobile Operation on Shoulder (TA-4) |
| Figure 6H-5 | Shoulder Closure on Freeway (TA-5) |
| Figure 6H-6 | Shoulder Work with Minor Encroachment (TA-6) |
| Figure 6H-7 | Road Closure with Diversion (TA-7) |
| Figure 6H-8 | Road Closure with Off-Site Detour (TA-8) |
| Figure 6H-9 | Overlapping Routes with Detour (TA-9) |
| Figure 6H-10 | Lane Closure on Two-Lane Road Using Flaggers (TA-10) |
| Figure 6H-11 | Lane Closure on Two-Lane Road with Low Traffic Volumes (TA-11) |
| Figure 6H-12 | Lane Closure on Two-Lane Road Using Traffic Control Signals (TA-12) |
| Figure 6H-13 | Temporary Road Closure (TA-13) |
| Figure 6H-14 | Haul Road Crossing (TA-14) |
| Figure 6H-15 | Work in Center of Road with Low Traffic Volumes (TA-15) |
| Figure 6H-16 | Surveying Along Centerline of Road with Low Traffic Volumes (TA-16) |
| Figure 6H-17 | Mobile Operations on Two-Lane Road (TA-17) |
| Figure 6H-18 | Lane Closure on Minor Street (TA-18) |
| Figure 6H-19 | Detour for One Travel Direction (TA-19) |
| Figure 6H-20 | Detour for Closed Street (TA-20) |
| Figure 6H-21 | Lane Closure on Near Side of Intersection (TA-21) |
| Figure 6H-22 | Right Lane Closure on Far Side of Intersection (TA-22) |
| Figure 6H-23 | Left Lane Closure on Far Side of Intersection (TA-23) |
| Figure 6H-24 | Half Road Closure on Far Side of Intersection (TA-24) |
| Figure 6H-25 | Multiple Lane Closures at Intersection (TA-25) |
| Figure 6H-26 | Closure in Center of Intersection (TA-26) |
| Figure 6H-27 | Closure at Side of Intersection (TA-27) |
| Figure 6H-28 | Sidewalk Detour or Diversion (TA-28) |
| Figure 6H-29 | Crosswalk Closures and Pedestrian Detours (TA-29) |
| Figure 6H-30 | Interior Lane Closure on Multi-lane Street (TA-30) |
| Figure 6H-31 | Lane Closures on Street with Uneven Directional Volumes (TA-31) |
| Figure 6H-32 | Half Road Closure on Multi-lane, High-Speed Highway (TA-32) |
| Figure 6H-33 | Stationary Lane Closure on Divided Highway (TA-33) |
| Figure 6H-34 | Lane Closure with Temporary Traffic Barrier (TA-34) |
| Figure 6H-35 | Mobile Operation on Multi-lane Road (TA-35) |
| Figure 6H-36 | Lane Shift on Freeway (TA-36) |
| Figure 6H-37 | Double Lane Closure on Freeway (TA-37) |
| Figure 6H-38 | Interior Lane Closure on Freeway (TA-38) |
| Figure 6H-39 | Median Crossover on Freeway (TA-39) |
| Figure 6H-40 | Median Crossover for Entrance Ramp (TA-40) |
| Figure 6H-41 | Median Crossover for Exit Ramp (TA-41) |
| Figure 6H-42 | Work in Vicinity of Exit Ramp (TA-42) |
| Figure 6H-43 | Partial Exit Ramp Closure (TA-43) |
| Figure 6H-44 | Work in Vicinity of Entrance Ramp (TA-44) |
| Figure 6H-45 | Movable Barriers (TA-45) |
| Figure 6H-46 | Work in Vicinity of Highway-Rail Grade Crossing (TA-46) |
| CHAPTER 6I. | CONTROL OF TRAFFIC THROUGH TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT AREAS |
| Figure 6I-1 | Examples of Traffic Incident Management Area Signs |
| CHAPTER 6C. | TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL ELEMENTS |
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| Table 6C-1 | Suggested Advance Warning Sign Spacing |
| Table 6C-2 | Stopping Sight Distance as a Function of Speed |
| Table 6C-3 | Taper Length Criteria for Temporary Traffic Control Zones |
| Table 6C-4 | Formulas for Determining Taper Lengths |
| CHAPTER 6E. | FLAGGER CONTROL |
| Table 6E-1 | Stopping Sight Distance as a Function of Speed |
| CHAPTER 6F. | TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL ZONE DEVICES |
| Table 6F-1 | Sizes of Temporary Traffic Control Signs |
| CHAPTER 6H. | TYPICAL APPLICATIONS |
| Table 6H-1 | Index to Typical Applications |
| Table 6H-2 | Meaning of Symbols on Typical Application Diagrams |
| Table 6H-3 | Meaning of Letter Codes on Typical Application Diagrams |
| Table 6H-4 | Formulas for Determining Taper Lengths |
