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Section 12 – Construction Area Traffic Control

Each FAS shall be mounted on a truck or on a trailer and shall be capable of operating while

the vehicle is moving and being placed and when the FAS is operating in place or being

maintained. The trailer on which the FAS is mounted shall be equipped so that it can be leveled

Power to operate the sign shall be obtained from the vehicle on which the sign is mounted

or from a generating plant mounted on the vehicle. The power supply shall be monitored by the

Contractor and, if failure is observed, a replacement FAS shall be put in use immediately either

by the Contractor or the Agency. If the Agency provides and places the replacement FAS, the

Contractor is responsible for reimbursement of the Agency’s costs.

12-3.08 Construction Area Signs

12-3.08.A General Requirements

The Contractor is responsible for informing the public of traffic conditions existing within the

construction area at all times by placing warning and advisory signs. The term “Construction

Area Signs” shall include all temporary signs required for the direction of public traffic through or

around the Work during construction. These signs are shown in or referred to in the current

Manual. All construction area signs shall be installed at the locations shown on the Plans and

as directed by the Agency.

All construction area signs shall conform to the dimensions, color, and legend requirements

of the Plans, the current Manual, and these Specifications. All sign panels shall be the product

of a commercial sign manufacturer, and shall be as specified in these Specifications.

12-3.08.B Covering Signs

The Contractor may be required to cover certain signs during the progress of the Work.

Covers for construction area signs shall be of sufficient size and density to completely block out

the message so that it is not visible either during the day or at night. Covers shall be fastened

securely to prevent movement caused by wind.

12-3.08.C Cleaning Signs

The Contractor shall clean all construction area sign panels at the time of installation and as

often thereafter as the Agency determines to be necessary, but at least once every month.

12-3.08.D Used Signs

Used signs will be considered satisfactory for use if approved by the Agency before

12-3.08.E Replacement and Backup Signs

To properly provide for changing traffic conditions and damage caused by public traffic or

otherwise, the Contractor shall be prepared to furnish additional construction area sign panels,

posts, and mounting hardware or portable sign mounts on short notice. The Contractor shall

maintain an inventory of the commonly required items at the jobsite or shall make arrangements

with a supplier who is able, on a daily basis, to furnish the items on short notice.

12-3.08.F Stopping or Parking Prohibition (Tow-Away Zone)

The Contractor may install "Tow-Away" or "No Parking, No Stopping" signs in critical areas

to provide traffic lanes or work areas. Prohibition of stopping or parking, or the installation of

tow-away signs, requires the approval of and issuance of a permit from the Agency. The

Contractor shall notify the Agency three (3) Working Days in advance of the placement of the

signs. After approval of the stopping or parking restrictions or tow-away signs, the Contractor

shall furnish and place approved "NO STOPPING" or "NO PARKING" signs where directed.

The messages on the signs must include the dates and times of the required prohibition. Article

22652 of the California State Vehicle Code requires a sign to be in place twenty-four (24) hours