Public Safety and Convenience

Ensure that the contractor satisfies the requirements of Section 7.2.4, “Public Safety and Convenience,” of the
Standard Specifications
 in accordance with the contract. Take any corrective action deemed necessary to ensure the safety and convenience of the public. Deduct the cost of any corrective action work from money due or to become due to the contractor.
Complete the following to provide safety and convenience to the traveling public.
  • Have the contractor maintain the road in a good and passable condition.
  • Coordinate the placement of regulatory speed zone signs with the contractor.
  • Use regulatory speed limits only as needed.
  • Coordinate with area law enforcement to ensure the posted regulatory speed limits are enforced.
  • Check the project site for flaggers’ compliance with contract requirements.
  • Make careful effort to reduce damage caused by loose gravel.
  • Use appropriate work zone signing to warn the public of driving and traffic handling precautions.
  • Ensure contractors, utility companies, and others are aware of the requirements for use of high visibility safety apparel on the project, and take appropriate enforcement actions, when necessary, in accordance with Barricade and Construction (BC) Standard Sheets, BC (1) - 14 or BC (1) - 21.
  • Coordinate with the Public Information Officer to provide announcements of upcoming traffic impacts as necessary.
  • Perform other actions as deemed necessary.