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California MUTCD 2012 Edition Page 1157 <br /> (FHWA's MUTCD 2009 Edition,as amended for use in California) <br /> Notes for Figure 61=1 10 6H-10(CA)—Typical Application 10 <br /> Lane Closure on a Two-Lane Road Using Flaggers <br /> Option: <br /> 1.For low-volume situations with short work zones on straight roadways where the flagger is visible to road <br /> users approaching from both directions,a single flagger,positioned to be visible to road users approaching <br /> fiom both directions,may be used(see Chapter 6E). <br /> 2.The ROAD WORK AHEAD and the END ROAD WORK signs may be omitted for short-duration <br /> operations. <br /> 3.Flashing warning lights and/or flags may be used to call attention to the advance warning signs. <br /> A BE PREPARED TO STOP sign may be added to the sign series. <br /> Guidance: <br /> 4. The buffer space should be extended so that the two-way traffic taper is placed before a horizontal(or crest <br /> vertical)carve to provide adequate sight distance for the flagger and a queue of stopped vehicles. <br /> Standard: <br /> 5.At night,flagger stations shall be illuminated,except in emergencies. <br /> Guidance: <br /> 6. YYhen used, the BE PREPARED TO STOP sign should be located between after the Flagger sign and the <br /> ONE LANE ROAD sign. <br /> 7. When a grade crossing exists within or upstream of the transition area and it is anticipated that queares <br /> resiilting fr•onr the lane closure inight eckfid through the grade crossing-the TTC zone should he extended <br /> so that the transition area precedes the grade crossing. <br /> 8. When a grade crossing equipped with active warning devices exists within the activity area,provisions <br /> should be made for keeping flaggers informed as to the activation status of these warning devices. <br /> 9. When a grade crossing exists within the activity area, drivers operating on the left-hand side of the normal <br /> center line should be provided with comparable warning devices as for drivers operating on the right-hand <br /> side of the normal center line. <br /> 10. Early coordination with the railroad company or light rail transit agency should octan•before work starts. <br /> Option: <br /> 11.A flagger or a uniformed law enforcement officer may be used at the grade crossing to minimize the <br /> probability that vehicles are stopped within 15 feet of the grade crossing,measured from both sides of the <br /> outside rails. <br /> Support: <br /> 12.For State highways,see Department of Transportation's Standard Plan T13.See Section 1A.11 for information <br /> regarding this publication. <br /> Chapter 6H—Typical Applications January 13,2012 <br /> Part 6—Temporary Traffic Control <br /> Temporary Traffic Control(Parts 1 &6)Page 215 of 320 <br />