3.1.2 Traffic Control Plan Sheets
Refer to the
for information to include on the Traffic Control Plan Sheets.
Traffic Control Plan (TCP) sheets, appropriate for the complexity of the project, provide direction to the contractor and construction staff on the required configuration of TCP measures to move traffic through or around the construction work zone in a safe, expeditious, and clear manner. TCP sheets provide a plan for using traffic control devices to protect the traveling public, work forces, pedestrians, and construction equipment from accidents.
On minor projects, the TCP can usually be described by single Traffic Control Narrative sheet as opposed to a full, phased traffic control plan. Plans for minor projects should include, at a minimum, the Traffic Control Standards and Barricade Construction (BC) Standard Sheets for advance signage requirements.
When practical, TCP Standard Sheets developed by the Divisions or Districts should be used. Each work zone is different and the existing standard sheets may not cover all situations. In these cases, the standard plan sheets can be used as a starting point from which the traffic control plan can be developed and tailored to the project’s needs. If the existing standard sheet is not used, the TCP sheet must be signed, sealed and dated accordingly.
3.1.2.1 Conflict Layout Sheet
The Conflict Layout Sheets, if used, provide information for conflicts that are not certified to be cleared before letting. This can include, but is not limited to, State-Owned or Non-State-Owned utility conflicts, ROW conflicts, ROW encroachments, ROW relocations, Environmental Conflicts, etc. It should be evident from the layouts the location of conflicts and type of conflict relative to proposed and temporary work.
3.1.2.2 Traffic Control Plan Narrative
The TCP Narrative describes the sequence of work to be performed as shown in subsequent TCP sheets. The sequence of phased construction should be described in detail if the proposed work causes complicated traffic movements or construction procedures within the project limits. Phased construction is broken out into phases and steps (e.g., Phase 1 – Step 2, Phase 3 - Step 1, etc.).
3.1.2.3 Traffic Control Plan Typical Sections
TCP Typical Sections of different construction phases are included in the plans to illustrate the TCP Narrative sheets. The typical sections are helpful in detailing the width of work zones and the method of traffic handling. Explanatory narrative can be included on these sheets, in the General Notes (under Item 502), or in a triple-zero Special Provision.
Show locations of work zone pavement markings, barriers and channelizing devices on typical section sheets as well as lane widths, buffer widths and construction zone widths.
3.1.2.4 Traffic Control Plan Layouts
TCP Layouts, if used to provide additional information, should be divided by construction phase. TCP Layouts identify where construction is occurring in each phase/step and what measures are in place to safely handle traffic in the vicinity of the construction work. It should be evident from the layouts what arrangement of construction signs, pavement markings, work zone pavement markings, traffic control devices, lane widths, etc., are needed to control traffic at all locations in every phase of work. The TCP Layouts reflect the projects’ construction staging including taper lengths and locations of traffic shifts (include STA and offset for constructability review).
Include any covering of existing pavement markings at the begin/end of the project TCP phases in the limits of the TCP – additional survey may be needed to include this extra length. This is considered “incidental construction” and is not included in the project limits.
TCP Layouts may be shown on a roll plot for the Initial (30%) milestone submittal.
3.1.2.5 Traffic Control Plan Miscellaneous Details
Miscellaneous TCP layouts and details are included in the plan set to depict items such as temporary ramp details, temporary retaining wall/shoring details, detours, etc. Refer to District go-by plans for example miscellaneous TCP plan sheets and details.
3.1.2.6 Traffic Standards
Work zone traffic control standard plan sheets are available on TxDOT’s
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