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CaliforniaMUTCD 2014 Edition <br />(FHWA's MUTCD 2009 Edition.including Revisions 1 &2.as amended for use in California) <br />Notes for Figure 6H-27-Typical Application 27 <br />ClosUl'e at the Side of an Intersection <br />Page 1198 <br />Guidance: <br />1.The situation depicted can be simplified by closing one or more of/he intersection approaches.IftMs cannot <br />be done.and/or when capacity is a problem.through vehicular traffic should be directed to other roads or <br />streets. <br />2.Depending on road user conditions,fJagger(s)or uniformed law enforcement officer(s)should be used to <br />direct road users within tlJeintersection. <br />Standard: <br />3.At night.flagger stations shall be illuminated,except in emergencies. <br />Option: <br />4.Flashing warning lights and/or flags may be used to call attention to the advance warning signs. <br />5.For short-duration work operations.the channelizing devices may be eliminated if a vehicle displaying high- <br />intensity rotating.flashing.oscillating.or strobe lights is positioned in the work space. <br />6.A BE PREPARED TO STOP sign may be added to the sign series.( <br />Guidance: <br />7.When used,the BE PREPARED TO STOP sign should be located BefeFe aner the Flagger symbol sign.I <br />8.ONE LANE ROAD AHEAD signs should also be used toprovide adequate advance warning. <br />Support: <br />9.Turns can be prohibited as required by vehicular traffic conditions.Unless the streets are wide,it might be <br />physically impossible to make certain turns.especially for large vehicles. <br />Option: <br />10.Vehicle hazard warning signals may be used to supplement high-intensity rotating.flashing.oscillating.or <br />strobe lights. <br />Standard: <br />11.Vehicle hazard warning signals shall not he used instead of the vehicle's high-intensity rotating. <br />flashing.oscillating,01'strobe lights. <br />Chapter 6H -Typical Applications <br />Part 6 -Temporary Traffic Control <br />Novemher 7.2014