CK: DW: CK: x for mph or less mph devices may be omitted if the work area is a minimum of from the nearest traveled way. (See notes 4 & 5) x for mph or less Work Space mph x for mph or less mph (See notes 4 & 5) 1/3 L B Work Space x for mph or less mph x for mph or less mph Work vehicles or other equipment necessary for the work operation, such as trucks, moveable cranes, etc., shall remain in areas separated from lanes of traffic by channelizing devices at all times. (See notes 4 & 5) x for mph Work Space 1/3 L B or less work vehicle (See Note 7) mph Inactive Right-of-way Line 4 75 7 1 5' 6' 1 5 6' 6 715' 7 7 8 ' M Portable Changeable Message (PCMS) ' 1 1 1 1' 1 3 4 85' 900' 75' 900' 5 Length of (FT) W=Width of (FT) S= (MPH) of TERM "" TERM 1. s attached to signs where shown, are REQUIRED.. All traffic control devices illustrated are REQUIRED, except those denoted with the triangle symbol may be omitted when stated in the plans, or for routine maintenance work, when approved by the Engineer. 3. Stockpiled material should be placed a minimum of feet from nearest traveled way. 4. Shadow Vehicle with TMA and high intensity oscillating or strobe lights. A Shadow Vehicle with a TMA should be used anytime it can be positioned to 100 feet in advance of the area of crew exposure without adversely affecting the performance or quality of the work. If workers are no longer present but road or work conditions require the traffic control to remain in place, s or other channelizing devices may be substituted for the Shadow Vehicle and TMA. 5. Additional Shadow Vehicles with TMAs may be positioned off the paved surface, next to those shown in order to protect a wider work space. 6. See TCP(5-1) for shoulder work on divided highways, expressways and freeways. 7. Inactive work vehicles or other equipment should be parked near the right-of-way line and not parked on the paved shoulder. 8. CW1-5 "SHOULDER WORK" signs may be used in place of CW1-1D "ROAD WORK AHEAD" signs for shoulder work on conventional roadways. CONVENTIONAL ROAD SHOULDER WORK TCP (-1a) TCP (-1b) TCP (-1c) WORK SPACE NEAR SHOULDER WORK SPACE ON SHOULDER WORK VEHICLES ON SHOULDER Conventional Roads Conventional Roads Conventional Roads tcp-1-18.dgn C TxDOT December 1985-94 4-98 8-95 -1 1-97 -18 161 TCP(-1)-18 DN: CONT SECT JOB
R1- Warning Sequence in Opposite Direction Same as Below 4" 4 " 4" Shadow Vehicle with TMA and high intensity oscillating or strobe lights.(see notes 6 & 7) Yield Line R1-aP (See Note ) 48" 36" (See note 9) at 0' spacing on the at 0' spacing on the 15' B Work Space Max. Yield Line (See Note ) R1-4" 4 " 4" R1-aP 48" 36" (See note 9) W3- CW0-4D CW3-4 CW0-7 CW16-P 4" 18" Except in emergencies, flagger stations shall be illuminated at night 4" Stop Line (See Note ) Shadow Vehicle with TMA and high intensity rotating, flashing, oscillating or strobe lights. (See notes 6 & 7) at 0' spacing on the Except in emergencies, flagger stations shall be illuminated at night 4" Stop Line (See Note ) CW0-4 B Work Space Max. 00' at 0' spacing CW0-7 CW16-P 4" 18" CW3-4 TCP (-a) TCP (-b) 4 75 7 1 5' 6' 1 5 6' 6 715' 7 7 8 ' TERM M ' 1 1 1 Portable Changeable Message (PCMS) 1' 85' 900' 75' 900' 5 Length of (FT) W=Width of (FT) S= (MPH) 1. s attached to signs where shown, are REQUIRED. of "" TERM 1 3 4 Stopping. All traffic control devices illustrated are REQUIRED, except those denoted with the triangle symbol Sight 00' 5' 3' 45' 5 6 7 80' may be omitted when stated elsewhere in the plans, or for routine maintenance work, when approved by the Engineer. 3. The CW3-4 "BE PREPARED TO STOP" sign may be installed after the CW0-4 "ONE LANE ROAD FT" sign, but proper sign spacing shall be maintained. 4. s should use two-way radios or other methods of communication to control traffic. 5. Length of work space should be based on the ability of flaggers to communicate. 6. A Shadow Vehicle with a TMA should be used anytime it can be positioned to 100 feet in advance of the area of crew exposure without adversely affecting the performance or quality of the work. If workers are no longer present but road or work conditions require the traffic control to remain in place, s or other channelizing devices may be substituted for the Shadow Vehicle and TMA. 7. Additional Shadow Vehicles with TMAs may be positioned off the paved surface, next to those shown in order to protect a wider work space. 8. The R1- "YIELD" sign traffic control may be used on projects with approaches that have adequate sight distance. For projects in urban areas, work space should be no longer than one half city block. In rural areas, roadways with less than 000 ADT, work space should be no longer than 0 feet. 9. The R1-aP "YIELD TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC" sign shall be placed on a support at a 7 foot minimum mounting height. 10. devices on the center line may be omitted when a pilot car is leading traffic and approved by the Engineer. 11.If the work space is located near a horizontal or vertical curve, the buffer distances should be increased in order to maintain stopping sight distance to the flagger and a queue of stopped vehicles. (See table above). 1.s should use 4" STOP/SLOW paddles to control traffic. s should be limited to emergency situtations. CW0-4 TCP (-a) TCP (-b) ONE-LANE TWO-WAY TRAFFIC CONTROL -LANE ROADWAY WITHOUT PAVED SHOULDERS -LANE ROADWAY WITHOUT PAVED SHOULDERS TCP(-)-18 ONE LANE TWO-WAY ONE LANE TWO-WAY tcp--18.dgn C TxDOT December 1985 CONT SECT JOB CONTROL WITH YIELD SIGNS (Less than 000 ADT - See Note 9) CONTROL WITH FLAGGERS 8-95 1-97 4-98 3-03 -1-18 16
(slights. (See notes 7 & 8) 4" " 4" 4" Shadow Vehicle with TMA and high intensity oscillating or strobe 4" 4" 36" 36" 1/ L 1/ L B 1/ L 1/3 L 1/ L B Work Space 4" " 36" 36" 4" 4" 36" 36" 4" 4" 1/ L B Work Space - Work Space 4" " 36" 36" 4" 4" 1"-" C-C. Shadow Vehicle with TMA and high intensity oscillating or strobe lights. (See notes 7 & 8) 4" 4" 36" 36" 1/ L 1/ L B 1/3 L 4" " Yellow in Buffer Island 4" 4" Transverse spaced at to 1000' in urban areas, or 1/4 to 1/ mile in rural areas betweem recurrent work spaces 4" 4" 4" " TCP (-3a) 4 75 7 1 5' 6' 1 5 6' 6 715' 7 7 8 TERM ' Markers Ty II-AA of ' 1 1 1 85' 900' 75' 900' 5 Length of (FT) W=Width of (FT) S= (MPH) 1. s attached to signs where shown, are REQUIRED. 1' TERM 1 3 4 TCP(-3b)ONLY. All traffic control devices illustrated are REQUIRED, except those denoted with the triangle symbol may be omitted when stated elsewhere in the plans, or for routine maintenance work, when approved by the Engineer. 3. When work space will be in place less than three days existing pavement markings may remain in place. devices shall be used to separate traffic. 4. control should NOT be used unless roadway conditions or heavy traffic volume require additional emphasis to safely control traffic. should be positioned at end of traffic queue. 5. The "DO NOT PASS," " PASS WITH CARE" and construction regulatory speed zone signs may be installed within "ROAD WORK AHEAD" signs. Proper spacing of signs shall be maintained. 6. Conflicting pavement marking shall be removed for long term projects. 7. A Shadow Vehicle with a TMA should be used anytime it can be positioned to 100 feet in advance of the area of crew exposure without adversely affecting the performance or quality of the work. If workers are no longer present but road or work conditions require the traffic control to remain in place, s or other channelizing devices may be substituted. 8. Additional Shadow Vehicles with TMAs may be positioned off the paved surface, next to those shown in order to protect a wider work space. 9. Conflicting pavement markings shall be removed for long-term projects. For shorter durations where traffic is directed over a yellow centerline, channelizing devices which separate two-way traffic should be spaced on tapers at 0' or 15' if posted speeds are mph or slower, and for tangent sections, at 1/(S) where S is the speed in mph. This tighter device spacing is intended for the area of the conflicting markings, not the entire work zone. "" 4" " Paved Paved TCP (-3a) -LANE ROADWAY WITH PAVED SHOULDERS 4" " 4" " Paved Paved TCP (-3b) -LANE ROADWAY WITH PAVED SHOULDERS TRAFFIC SHIFTS ON TWO-LANE ROADS TCP(-3)-18 tcp(-3)-18.dgn ONE LANE CLOSED ADEQUATE FIELD OF VIEW ONE LANE CLOSED INADEQUATE FIELD OF VIEW C TxDOT 8-95 1-97 -1 4-98 3-03 -18 December 1985 CONT SECT JOB 163
for MPH or less 3 for over MPH Shadow Vehicle with TMA and high intensity oscillating or strobe lights. (See notes 5 & 6) 1/3 L MIN. L B Work Space CW0-5TL " 1" (See note 4) 36" 36" Shadow Vehicle with TMA and high intensity oscillating or strobe lights.(see notes 5 & 6) B L (See note 8) 1/3 L 00' 1/ L L L 1/ L B Work Space CW0-5TR " 1" (See note 4) 4" 4" 36" 36" 4" 4" CW0-5TR " 1" (See note 4) 4 75 7 1 5' 6' 1 5 6' 6 715' 7 7 8 M ' Portable Changeable Message (PCMS) ' 1 1 1 1' 1 3 4 85' 900' 75' 900' 5 Length of (FT) W=Width of (FT) S= (MPH) of TERM 1. s attached to signs where shown, are REQUIRED. TCP (-4a) TCP (-4b) "" TERM. All traffic control devices illustrated are REQUIRED, except those denoted with the triangle symbol may be omitted when stated elsewhere in the plans, or for routine maintenance work, when approved by the Engineer. 3. The downstream taper is optional. When used, it should be 100 feet minimum length per lane. 4. For short term applications, when post mounted signs are not used, the distance legend may be shown on the sign face rather than on a supplemental plaque. 5. A Shadow Vehicle with a TMA should be used anytime it can be positioned to 100 feet in advance of the area of crew exposure without adversely affecting the performance or quality of the work. If workers are no longer present but road or work conditions require the traffic control to remain in place, Type 3 Barricades or other channelizing devices may be substituted for the Shadow Vehicle and TMA. 6. Additional Shadow Vehicles with TMAs may be positioned in each closed lane, on the shoulder or off the paved surface, next to those shown in order to protect a wider work space. 7. If this TCP is used for a left lane closure, CW0-5TL "LEFT LANE CLOSED"signs shall be used and channelizing devices shall be placed on the centerline to protect the work space from opposing traffic with the arrow board placed in the closed lane near the end of the merging taper. 8. For shorter durations where traffic is directed over a yellow centerline, channelizing devices which separate two-way traffic should be spaced on tapers at 0' or 15' if posted speeds are mph or slower, and for tangent sections, at 1/(S) where S is the speed in mph. This tighter devices spacing is intended for the area of conflicting markings, not the entire work zone. LANE CLOSURES ON MULTILANE CONVENTIONAL ROADS TCP (-4a) ONE LANE CLOSED TCP (-4b) TWO LANES CLOSED tcp-4-18.dgn TCP(-4)-18 C TxDOT December 1985 CONT SECT JOB 8-95 3-03 1-97 -1 4-98 -18 164
Marking (See note 5) 6 & 7) Median 1 1000' 1/3 L L B Work Space Median (See notes (See notes 6 & 7) Marking (See note 5) E5-1 48" 4" CW0-5TR " 1" CW13-48" " CW0-5TR Marking " 1" (See notes 5) B Work Space 1/3 L L 1000' L E5-1 48" 4" Median Marking (See note 5) (See notes 6 & 7) min. 1/3 L L B Work Space FRONTAGE RD. R11-bT 48" " CW5-1T at 0' spacing See TCP(-5a) for lane closure details if a lane closure is needed to close a lane which is normally required to enter the ramp. 75 7 M Portable Changeable Message (PCMS) Length of (FT) W=Width of (FT) S= (MPH) 4 1 5' 6' 1 5 6' 6 715' 7 7 8 of ' ' 1 1 1 1' 1 3 4 85' 900' 75' 900' 5 TERM "" TERM 1. s attached to signs where shown, are REQUIRED.. All traffic control devices illustrated are REQUIRED, except those denoted with the triangle symbol may be omitted when stated elsewhere in the plans, or for routine maintenance work, when approved by the Engineer. 3. devices used to close lanes may be supplemented with the Chevron Alignment placed on every other channelizing device. Chevrons may be attached to plastic drums as per BC s. 4. devices used along the work space or along tangent sections may be supplemented with vertical panels (VP) placed on everyother channelizing device. If night time conditions make it difficult to see at least two VPs, the VPs may be placed on each channelizing device. 5. The placement of pavement markings may be omitted on Intermediate-term stationary work zones with the approval of the Engineer. 6. Shadow Vehicle with TMA and high intensity oscillating or strobe lights. Shadow Vehicle with TMA and high intensity rotating, flashing, oscillating or strobe lights. A Shadow Vehicle with a TMA should be used anytime it can be positioned to 100 feet in advance of the area of crew exposure without adversely affecting the performance or quality of the work. If workers are no longer present but road or work conditions require the traffic control to remain in place, Type 3 Barricades or other channelizing devices may be substituted for the Shadow Vehicle and TMA. 7. Additional Shadow Vehicles with TMAs may be positioned in each closed lane, on the shoulder or off the paved surface, next to those shown in order to protect a wider work space. TCP (-6a) CW0-1F See TCP(-6a) for advance warning signs for lane closure TCP (-6b) See TCP(-6a) for advance warning signs for lane closure TCP (-6c) CW0RP-3D LANE CLOSURES ON DIVIDED S tcp-6-18.dgn TCP(-6)-18 ONE LANE CLOSURE LANE CLOSURE NEAR EIT RAMPS LANE CLOSURE NEAR ENTRANCE RAMPS C TxDOT -94 4-98 8-95 -1 1-97 -18 December 1985 CONT SECT JOB 166
Control shown for one direction New pavement surface should extend to this point. CW1-6 OM-3 Object Markers 1"-" C-C. CW1-6 Warning Reflectors may be added on top of channelizing devices for additional conspicuity at night. Warning Reflectors, chevrons or steady-burn warning lights may be added if drums or longitudinal channelizing devices are used. (Both directions) Barricades may be offset to permit workers and equipment to enter and exit work space. 4" 4" R11-48" " CW1-6 Control shown for one direction 4" " CTB with safety end treatment, or other barrier system as detailed elsewhere in the plans. 1"-" C-C. TCP (-7a) 4 75 7 1 5' 6' 1 5 6' 6 715' 7 7 8 TERM of ' Markers Ty II-AA ' 1 1 1 85' 900' 75' 900' 5 Length of (FT) W=Width of (FT) S= (MPH) 1' TERM 1. s attached to signs where shown are REQUIRED. 1 3 4. All traffic control devices illustrated are REQUIRED, except those denoted with the triangle symbol may be omitted when stated elsewhere in the plans, or for routine maintenance work, when approved by the Engineer. 3. pavement markers shall be placed feet c-c on centerline throughout project. "" 4. Roadway diversion design requirements should be based on posted speed limit or prevailing speed. 5. New pavement surface should be extended across existing roadway edge to a point where existing pavement markings left in place during project do not conflict with construction area pavement marking. New pavement surface should extend to this point. (See note 5) 4" 4" CW0-1A,B or C CW5- (See note 6) 4" " TCP (-7b) 6. The CW5- "Narrow Bridge" sign may be omitted if lane and shoulder widths are maintained. DIVERSIONS AND TCP (-7a) TCP (-7b) tcp-7-18.dgn NARROW BRIDGES TCP(-7)-18 ROADWAY DIVERSION BRIDGE WIDENING C TxDOT December 1985 8-95 3-03 1-97 -1 4-98 -18 CONT SECT JOB 167
Warning Sequence in opposite direction same as below R1-4" 4 " 4" R1-aP 48" 36" (See note 7) MINIMUM LANE WIDTH - Rural - Urban (Urban Street Conditions - mph) - Yield Line 1"-" C-C. Max. - Yield Line 4" " 4" 4" R1-4" 4" 4" R1-aP 48" 36" (See note 7) Type B High Intensity Flashing Warning Light or Flashing Beacon. (See note 6) CW3- OR CW5-3 CW0-4D 4" 4" 4" " Warning Sequence in opposite direction same as below 4" Stop Line R10-6L 4" 36" MINIMUM LANE WIDTH - Rural - to - Urban (Urban Street Conditions - mph) 4" Stop Line 1"-" C-C. - Max. to - 4" " (This sign should be located across from the DO NOT PASS sign in the opposing direction) 4" 4" R10-6L 4" 36" CW3-3 (Red Ball on Top) OR CW5-3 CW0-4D 4" 4" 4" " TCP (-8a) TCP (-8b) Markers Ty II-AA 4 75 7 1 5' 6' 1 5 6' 6 715' 7 7 8 TERM of ' ' 1 1 1 or Portable al 1' 85' 900' 75' 900' 5 Length of (FT) W=Width of (FT) S= (MPH) 1. s attached to signs where shown are REQUIRED. TERM 1 3 4. When this TCP is used at a location which does not involve a bridge, a 48" x 48" CW0-4D "ONE LANE ROAD AHEAD" signs should be used in lieu of the CW5-3 "ONE LANE BRIDGE" signs. The Advisory Plaque is required with either warning sign. 3. pavement markers shall be placed feet c-c on centerline between DO NOT PASS signs and stop or yield lines. "" Stopping Sight 00' 5' 3' 45' 5 6 7 80' 4. For intermediate term situations, when it is not feasible to remove and restore pavement markings, the channelization must be made dominant by using a very close spacing. This is especially important in locations of conflicting information, such as where traffic is directed over a double yellow centerline. In such locations a maximum channelizing device spacing of 0 feet is recommended. The 0 foot channelizing device spacing recommendation is intended for the area of conflicting information and not the entire work zone. 5. control by CW3- "YIELD AHEAD" symbol signs for one lane two-way traffic control operations should be limited to work spaces less than 0 feet long and roadways with less than 000 ADT. Otherwise, portable traffic signals should be used. 6. If power is available, a flashing beacon should be attached to the CW3- "YIELD AHEAD" symbol sign for emphasis. 7. The R1- "YIELD" and R1-aP "TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC" signs and other regulatory signs shall be installed at 7 foot minimum mounting height. 8. A list of approved Portable als can be found in the "Compliant Work Zone Control " list. 9. Portable traffic signals should be located to provide adequate stopping sight distance for approaching motorist (See table above). ONE-LANE TWO-WAY CONTROL TCP (-8a) ONE LANE TWO-WAY TRAFFIC CONTROL WITH YIELD SIGNS (Less Than 000 ADT-See Note 5) TCP (-8b) ONE LANE TWO-WAY TRAFFIC CONTROL WITH TRAFFIC SIGNAL C TxDOT 8-95 1-97 4-98 3-03 -1-18 tcp-8-18.dgn December 1985 TCP(-8)-18 CONT SECT JOB 168