Construction or Work Phase Requirements

Each work zone must have designated contractor and Department representatives charged with the responsibility of managing work zone safety.
The
Department
Responsible Person
 (DRP) will:
  • make routine inspections to determine if project traffic control is in compliance with the plans and specifications
    with
     the
    Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
    (TMUTCD),
    ATSSA Quality Guidelines for Temporary Traffic Control Devices and Features
    , TxDOT Standard Sheets,
    AASHTO Roadside Design Guide
    , and the
    Compliant Work Zone Traffic Control Device List
    .
    • Project Engineers should monitor the operation of Smart Work Zone (SWZ) systems to ensure they are activating correctly and are providing accurate, credible information to the monitoring public.
  • communicate all pertinent work zone requirements to the contractor in the preconstruction meeting.
  • ensure formal inspections are conducted using
    Form 599
    , “Traffic Control Devices Inspection Checklist”, following the instructions outlined on the form.
  • ensure all Transportation Management Plan (TMP) strategies identified on
    Form 2229
    are properly deployed in the work zone.
  • notify the contractor of discrepancies at the time of inspection or by the end of the next business day.
  • ensure the flagger instructor’s information is on
    Form 2795
    .
  • upon request or audit
    , provide
     a list of flaggers trained to perform flagging duties or
    contractor's
     employees’ certification of completion in accordance with Section 7.2.6.5, “Training”, of the
    Standard Specifications.
  • ensure that contractor-developed traffic control training, when used, complies with the requirements of Section 7.2.6.5, “Training”, of the
    Standard Specifications
    , and any associated special provisions.
  • have authority to halt work until applicable or remedial safety measures are taken.
  • report changes needed to the Area or Project Engineer.
  • document any major changes to the TCP and provide signed and sealed copies to the contractor.
  • assist in work zone crash/incident reviews and
  • coordinate with and assist the Public Information Officer (PIO) with information required for implementation of public information strategies for which the contractor is not responsible.
In accordance with the contract, the Contractor Responsible Person (CRP) and Alternate will:
  • upon receipt of the Form 599 take immediate corrective action for Priority 1 deficiencies and take corrective actions for Priority 2 deficiencies within 7 calendar days of notification.
  • be accessible by phone and able to respond to emergencies 24 hours per day and have employees able to begin taking corrective measures immediately when notified.
  • report traffic control device deficiencies to the DRP
  • assist the DRP in conducting traffic control device inspections
  • report corrections of traffic control device deficiencies to the DRP and
  • make all reasonable efforts to promptly contact the Engineer if a critical situation arises that may require a change in traffic control.
The
District Traffic Control Coordinator (TCC)
 will:
  • accompany the DRP on the initial project inspection and
  • perform quarterly inspections accompanied by the DRP, when available.