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Section 7 – Prosecution of the Work

3. Unknown physical conditions at the site of any unusual nature, differing materially

from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in work of

the character provided for in the Contract.

The Contractor shall follow up the prompt notification with written documentation of the

unusual site condition within five (5) Working Days. The Agency will have the site remediated or

issue a Contract Change Order per Section 9, “Changes and Claims”, of these Specifications if

it finds that the conditions do materially differ or involve hazardous waste.

7-7 PURSUANCE OF WORK DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER

During inclement or unsuitable weather or other unfavorable conditions, the Contractor shall

pursue only such portions of the Work that will not be damaged by the weather or unfavorable

conditions. When the weather or unfavorable conditions creates hazardous travel or working

conditions, as determined by the Agency, the Contractor may be directed to stop that portion of

the Work, in accordance with Section 5-21, “Temporary Suspension or Delay of Work”, of these

Specifications, until the weather clears or the conditions are no longer unfavorable.

The Contractor must keep roads safe and inspect and maintain stormwater pollution

prevention and erosion control devices during inclement weather or unfavorable conditions.

Lane and road closures may not be allowed if the Agency determines that the traffic controls will

create unnecessary risk to the traveling public, the Contractor, and/or Agency employees.

7-8 PEAK HOURS, HOURS OF DARKNESS, HOLIDAYS, AND WEEKENDS

7-8.01 Allowable Times and Hours of Work

Unless otherwise noted in the Special Provisions, directed or approved by the Agency, no

work shall be done between the hours of 6 p.m. and 7 a.m., or on Saturdays, Sundays, or Legal

Holidays. Unless otherwise noted in the Special Provisions, directed or approved by the

Agency, no lane of traffic shall be closed to the public during the peak hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00

a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., except as necessary for the proper care and protection of work

already performed or in case of an emergency repair as defined below. These exceptions are

allowed only with the Agency’s written permission.

Transportation routes involving a river crossing over the American River have been

identified as being critical for traffic circulation between the areas north and south of the river.

In order to maintain traffic flow across these critical routes, no lane or road closures will be

permitted between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the following locations:

Watt Avenue between Folsom Boulevard and Fair Oaks Boulevard

Sunrise Boulevard between Folsom Boulevard and Fair Oaks Boulevard

Hazel Avenue between Folsom Boulevard and Winding Way

Lane or road closures at these locations during the times indicated will only be allowed in

emergency situations or with the express written approval of the Director of the Department of

Transportation or his/her designee.

7-8.02 Off-Period Work

A written request to work between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. or on Saturdays, Sundays, or legal

holidays, or to close a lane of traffic during peak hours must be submitted at least two (2)

Working Days in advance of the intended work. The Agency will evaluate the Contractor's

request to determine if there is a benefit to the Agency, a nuisance or a hazard to the public, the

project, or the area surrounding the site, and if the Contractor should pay any Agency overtime