Part 6: Temporary Traffic Control

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Part 6 Temporary Traffic Control
Millennium EditionSummary of Changes
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1988 MUTCD Edition, Revision 3

• This presentation will compare the Final Rule
  text to the 1988 MUTCD, Revision 3, September 3,
  1993.

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New Title for Part 6
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Standards and Guides for Traffic Controls for
  Street and Highway Construction, Maintenance,
  Utility, and Incident Management Operations

• Temporary Traffic Control

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Temporary Traffic Control
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6A, para. 2, temporary traffic
  control must provide for the safety of workers,
  road users, etc it must provide...efficient
  completion...

• In Section 6A.01, para. 3,..4th sent. At the
  same , it provides efficient completion...

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GENERAL
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6B.7, 2nd 3rd sent., For these.
  adequate legislative authority for the
  implementation enforcement speed zoning, and
  incident management.

• In section 6A.01, Standard para. 2nd 3rd
  There shall be adequate statutory authority
  for the implementation Such statues shall
  flexibilitytraffic control zone.

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Objective of Traffic Control
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Section 6A, para. 6, 2nd sent. Simultaneously,
  the control selected must permit efficient
  maint./constr.of rdwys roadways...

• Section 6B.01, 4th Support para., 2nd sent. A
  concurrent objective of the traffic control is
  the efficient const. maint. of the roadway.

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Flagging Procedures
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Section 6B. 3c, Flagging procedures, when used,
  can provide guidance to drivers . . .

• Section 6B.01, 4th , GUIDANCE para. Subpara. C
  Flagging procedures when used, should provide
  positive guidance . . .

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Traffic Control Devices
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6B.4a, 2nd sent., The most important
  duty of these individual is to ensure all
  traffic effective in providing safe conditions
  . . . and workers.

• Section 6B.01. 5th Guidance para. , Subpara. A ,
  2nd sent. The most important duty individual
  should be consistent with traffic safe
  conditions and workers.

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Traffic Control Devices
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Section 6B.01, 2nd Standard para., All
  temporary traffic control devices shall be
  removed when they are no longer needed.

• Section 6B.4e, 1st sent. All traffic control
  devices should be removed when no longer needed.

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Public Relations
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Section 6B.8, 1st sent.,
  Maintaining good public relations is necessary.

• Section 6.B.01, 8th Guidance para., Good public
  relations should be maintained by applying the
  following principles...

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Traffic Control Plans for Transit
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Section 6C-6, Provision for effective continuity
  of transit service needs to be into Traffic
  Control Planning

• Section 6C.01, 5th Guidance para., Provisions
  for effective continuity of transit services
  should be into Traffic Control Plan

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Temporary Traffic Control Plans
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6C.01, 6th 7th Guidance para.
  Reduced speed limits should be used only in the
  specific portion of the temporary traffic control
  zone where

• Not in the MUTCD.

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Temporary Traffic Control Zones
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD
• Section 6C-2, para. 1, 1st sent., Definition
  -The temporary traffic control zone includes .
  between first advance warning sign last traffic
  control device

• New Section, Sect. 6C.02,Temporary Traffic
  Control Zone
• added Section 6C.02, para. 1 - Definition, A
  temporary traffic control zone is an area of
  highway officials.

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Components of Temporary Traffic Zones Control
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6C-2 - Examples of a work zone area
  an incident area was not in the MUTCD

• Reference in the NPA as Section 6C.2-4 components
  of TTZC examples of WZ incident area removed
  from this section 6C.2 and relocated to Chapter
  6G.

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Placement of Warning Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6C-2(a), 2nd sentence, On freeways
  and expressways , where driver speed is
  generallyhigher range (45 mph or more) 500 ft
  to 1/2 mile

• In Section 6C..04, 1st Guidance para. Typical
  distances for placement of advance warning signs
  freeway 800 m (1/2 mile) or more.

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Advance Warning Area Sign Spacing
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Section 6C-2a(1), Warning sign spacing in advance
  Urban range from 1 to 4 times speed ...
• Section 6C-2a(2), Rural warning spacing is 8 to
  12 times speed

• Section 6C.04 2nd Guidance para., On urban
  streets, the effective placement of warning
  signs in (feet) should range
• Section 6C.04. 3rd para. 3, Since rural highways
  the effective placement of the first

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Longitudinal Buffer Space
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6C-2c(3a), 2nd para., The
  longitudinal space, as depicted in fig.VI-2,
  should ...

• In Section 6C.06, 4th Option para. , The
  longitudinal buffer space maybe used Figure
  6C-2.

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Longitudinal Buffer Space (Figure 6C-2)
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Table 6E-1, Distance of Flagger Station - Work
Area
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6C-1c(a)- Table VI-1, Guidelines for
  the length of and in the NPA, Section 6C.5,
  Table 6-1, Guidelines for the length of minimum
  advance working area

• In Section 6E.05, Table 6E-1, Distance of Flagger
  Station in Advance of the work Space has been
  moved from Section 6C.

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Table 6E-1,Distance of Flagger Station - Work
Area
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Termination Area
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Definition of termination area was not in the
  MUTCD
• In Section 6C-2(d), 2nd sent. .. The END ROAD
  WORK sign should normally not be used

• In Section 6C.07, 1st Support para.-The
  termination area is used to return road users to
  their normal path..
• Guidance statement dealing with END ROAD WORK
  sign
• Moved to Section G20-2.

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Taper Lengths
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6C-3, 1st para. , 7th sent. Types of
  taper length are presented in table VI-2.
• In Section 6C-3, 1st para. , 8th sent., The
  max. space between devices..

• In section 6C.08, 1st Guidance para., The
  criteria for determining the taper lengths in
  Table 6C-2 and should.
• In Section 6C.08, 2nd Guidance para. The
  maximum distance in meters (feet)

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Shifting Tapers
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6C-3(b), 2nd , sen., Approx. 1/2 L
  has been found to be adequate.

• In Section, 6C.08., 4th Guidance para. , A
  shifting taper should have a length of
  approximately 1/2 L

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Flagging Methods
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6C-5a, 3th sent., When good
  visibility traffic control cannot be maintained
  by one flagger a flagger at each end ...

• In Section 6C.11, Guidance para., 2nd sent.
  When good visibility traffic control cannot
  be maintained by one flagger a flagger at each
  end ...

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Pedestrains Considerations
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD

• In Section 6D.01, 8 th Guidance para., 2nd sent.,
  Staging or stopping of by work vehicles
• 15th Guidance para., The highway agencies
  regularly inspected

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Pedestrain Considerations
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6D-1, para. 6, 1st sent. At work
  sites of significant where falling debris is a
  concern... falling debris.

• In Section 6D.01. 2nd Option para. A canopied
  walkway may be used

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Worker Safety Considerations
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD

• In Section 6D.02A, Option para. Shadow vehicle
  mobile and constantly moving operations, such
  as pothole patching and striping operations a
  shadow vehicle

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Qualifications for Flagger
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6E-1, Flagger No definition for a
  flagger was in the MUTCD.

• In section 6E.01, 1st Support para.- A flagger
  is a person who provides temporary traffic
  control.

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High-Visibility Clothing
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6E-3, 1st para. , 4th sentence.
  Retroreflecfive clothing design shall visible
  through full range of body motions.

• In Section 6E.02, 1st Standard para. 4th sent.
  The retroreflective clothing design shall be
  designed identify wearer as a person.

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Hand Signaling Devices
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD
• In NPA, Section 6E.3,3rd Guidance para. When
  flashing lights are used at night, the
  illumination shall not blind drivers.

• In Section 6E.03 , the proposed statement in the
  NPA When flashing lights are used at night
• Has been removed.

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Flagger-Hand Signaling Methods
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6E-5, para. 1. Methods of signalizing
  with stop/slow paddle and flags are recommended.

• In Section 6E.04, 1st Standard para.
  Methods of signalizing with paddles and flags
  are a standard condition.

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Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD

• Section 6F- New Signs added throughout this
  Section .

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Colors for Guide Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6F-1, para. 1, 5th sent. Colors for
  guide signs follow the in section 6F-1C.

• In Section 6F.02, 1st Standard para., 3rd sent.
  Colors for guide signs shall

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Types of Devices
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section, 6F, 1st sent. The design and
  application of traffic control devices used in
  temporary traffic control are

• In Section 6F.01, 1st Guidance para. The design
  and application of temporary traffic control
  devices used in temporary control zone should

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Sign Placement
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD

• In Section 6F.03, 2nd Guidance para. added
  Neither portable nor peranent sign supports
  should be located on sidewalks, bicycle lanes, or
  areas designed for pedestrian or bicycle traffic.

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Pedestrian Warning Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD

• In Section 6F.02, 2nd Option para. Added In
  order to maintain the systematic use of yellow or
  fluorescent yellow-green background for
  pedestrian.

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Warning Signs Mounting Height
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6F-1, para. 7. Urban Rural - 7
  ft.

• In Section 6F.03, paras. 4, 7, 8 and 11.
  height at rural area shall be mounted 1.5m
  (5ft), business, commercial 2.1 m (7ft.)
  High speed- 2.1 m (5 ft).

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Amount of Days Signs are Erected
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6F-1, para. 8, 2nd sent. Signs may
  be mounted on portable supports

• In Section 6F.03, 3rd Guidance para. Except as
  noted in the signs mounted on portable supports
  should not be used ... 3 days ... 4th Option
  para. The R9-8 RR-11a series3 days.

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Unshielded Sign Supports
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6F-1, 8th para. , 4th sen.
  Unprotected sign systems should be crashworthy
  .
• Not in the MUTCD

• In Section 6F.03, 2nd Standard para. Sign
  supports shall be crashworthy. breakaway ...
• Large signs erected on multiple breakaway posts
  minimum 2.1m (7 ft)

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Sign Maintenance
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6F-1, para. 10, 3rd sent. Signs are
  excessively worn ... should be ... replaced.

• In Section 6F.04. Standard para., 2nd sent.-
  Signs that have lost significant legibility
  shall be promptly replaced.

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THE ROAD (STREET) CLOSED SIGN
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6F-1a(4). THE ROAD CLOSED sign may be
  used where beyond this sign.

• In Section 6F.08, Guidance para. THE ROAD
  STREET (CLOSED) sign should be used
  appropriate warning and detour signing.

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LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY SIGN
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD
• 1999 NPA-In Section 6F.9 Standard para. In rural
  applications LOCAL TRAFFIC shallto the point of
  closure.

• In Section 6F.09 2nd Guidance para.. In rural
  applications- LOCAL TRAFFIC shouldhave the
  legend ROAD CLOSED (R11-3a).

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Flexible Warning Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD

• In Section 6.F15, para. 14, 15 16 in NPA
  concerning Flexible warning signs has been
  removed and addressed in Section 6F.02 Signs
  Section .6F.03 Sign , placement.

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Position of Advance Warning Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6F-1b(3) 1st para., where highway
  condition permits, warning sign
• In Section 6F-b(4) Certain conditions require
  other advance warning signs,

• In Section 6F.16,1st Guidance para., Where
  highway conditions permits, waning should be
• In section 6F.16, 1st Support para. Various
  conditions such as limited distance

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ONE LANE ROAD Sign
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6F-1(9) 2nd para. Section 6F.23,
  Guidance para.If the affected one-lane roadway
  is not visible from one end to the other

• Moved to Section 6C.10, One-Lane , Two- way
  Traffic Control, 3rd Guidance para.If the
  affected one-lane roadway is not visible from one
  end to the other

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Portable Changeable Message Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6F-2a and in NPA Section 6F..55A,
  Support para. Portable Changeable message signs
  are traffic control devices with flexibility to
  display

• In Section Section 6F.52, 1st Support para. ...
  Portable Changeable message signs are traffic
  control devices with flexibility to display

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Portable Changeable Message Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD.

• In Section 6F.52, 9th Guidance para.subpara. B-
  Messages should be designed ...
• Top line ... Problem
• Center line Location or distance ahead.
• Bottom line Driver action.

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Arrow Panels
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In section 6F-3, 1st para.- in the NPA Section
  6F.56, Support para. An arrow display is a sign
  with matrix of elements
• Not in the MUTCD.

• In Section 6F.53, 1st Support para. An arrow
  panel is a sign with a matrix of elements
• In Section 6F.53, 2nd GUIDANCE, An arrow panel
  should be placed on the shoulder of the roadway

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Type D Arrow Panels
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD.

• In Section 6F.53, 2nd , 3rd 7th Standard para.
  A Type D arrow panels shall conform to shape
  of the arrow.
• The arrow panel shall be mounted on a
  vehicles
• An arrow panel should have three mode

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Channelizing Devices
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6F-5, 7th para.graph, 3rd sent. in
  the NPA, 4th Support para. Standard design of
  channelizing devices are shown in

• In Section 6F.55, 1st Support para. 1st
  sent.,Designs of various channelizing devices
  are shown in Figure 6F-4.

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Direction Indicator Barricade
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD
• NPA Section 6F.58G, 2nd Guidance para. The
  direction Indicator Barricade should be used in
  tapers , transitions and other areas

• In Section 6F.61, Option para. The direction
  Indicator Barricade may be used in tapers,
  transitions, and other areas

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Drums
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD.

• In Section 6F.59, 1 st Standard para. 5th sent.
  Each drum shall have a minimum of top two
  orange and white stripes with the top stripe
  being orange.

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Temporary Raised Island (TLTWO)
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD.

• In Section 6F.63, 1st Option para. A temporary
  raised island may be used to.traffic volumes
  range of 4,000 to 15,000 ADT, freeways 22,000 to
  60,000 ADT.

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Temporary Pavement Markings
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6F-6b(1) Interim Markings-All interim
  broken-line pavement markings shall use the same
  cycle length as.4 feet long.

• In Section 6F.66 1st Standard para., 2nd sent.,
  All temporary broken-line pavement markings
  shall use the same cycle length as permanent
  markings and be at least 0.6 m ( 2 ft) long.

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Raised Pavement Markings
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6F-6c, para. 2, Raised pavement
  markings may be substituted supplement ...

• In Section 6F.67, Stnadard para., If raised
  pavement markings substitute shall be placed
  0.6 m (2 ft) to 1.5 m (5 ft). For segments
  over 1.5 m (5 ft) .

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Warning Lights
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6F-7e, para. 5, Type C steady-burn
  lights are intended to be used to delineate the
  edge of the traveled way on detour curves

• In Section 6F.72, 2nd Guidance para., When
  used to delineate a curve, Type C warning lights
  should only curve, and not on the inside of
  curve.

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Temporary Traffic Control Signals
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD.

• In Section 6F.74, 1st Guidance para. When
  temporary traffic control signals are used,
  conflict monitors typical of traditional traffic
  control operations should be used.

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Temporary Traffic Barriers
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6F-8b, 4th para. The effect of
  striking the ends
• In NPA, Section 6F.62, 2nd GUIDANCE para. the
  ends of the temporary barriers should be

• In section 6F.75, 2nd STANDARD para. In order to
  mitigate the effect of striking the end of a
  temporary barrier, the end shall be

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Truck-Mounted Attenuators
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Definition of Truck Mounted Attenuators was not
  in the MUTCD.
• In the NPA, Section 6F.63B, 2nd Support para.,
  Truck-mounted Attenuators are energy absorbing
  

• In Section 6F.76, 3rd Support para.,
  Truck-mounted attenuators are energy-absorbing
  devices attached
• In Section 6F.76, 3rd STANDARD para., The shadow
  truck shall be positioned a sufficient distance
  in advance

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Spacing of Shadow Truck
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6F-8a(2),3rd para., The protective
  truck must be positioned, a sufficient distance

• In Section 6F.76, 3rd Standard para., The shadow
  truck shall be positioned a sufficient distance
  in advance

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Future and Experimental Devices
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD

• In Section 6F.80 - New Section Added - Use of
  future and experimental devices.

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Duration of Work
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6G-2a, 2nd bullet, Intermediate-term
  stationary- Work that occupies overnight to 3
  days.

• In Section 6G02. 1st Standard para., 2
  bullet-Intermediate-term stationary- more than
  1 daylight period up to 3 daysnight time...
  more than 1 hour.

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Intermediate-Term Stationary
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6G-2a, no discussion about nighttime
  work and devices.

• In Section 6G.0.2, 3rd Standard para., Since
  intermediate term retroflective and/or
  illuminated devices shall be used.

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Multilane Non-Access Controlled
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD.

• In Section 6G.11, 2nd Standard para., 2nd sent.
  For lane closures, the merging taper shall...

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Work Outside of Shoulder
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD
• NPA, in Section 6G.6,2nd GUIDANCE para., Where
  the activity is spread out over a distance of
  more than 3.2 km (2 mi)

• In Section 6G.05, 2nd Guidance para., Where the
  acitivity is psread out over a distance of more
  than 3.2 km (2 mi)

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Work on the Shoulder with No Encroachment
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD.

• In Section 6G.07, 2nd GUIDANCE para. Truck
  off-tracking should be considered when
  determining the minimum lane width of 3 m (10
  ft) is adequate.

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Work within the Median
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6G-2b(3) in NPA, Section 6G.3,
  GUIDANCE para. If work in the median of a
  divided highway is within 4.5 m (15 ft)

• New Section added-In Section 6G.08, GUIDANCE
  para., If work in the median of a divided
  highway is within 4.5 m (15 ft)

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Work Within the Traveled Way of Urban Streets
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD
• In the NPA, Section 6G.9B, 2nd Support para.,
  Bicyclist also need protection and access to the
  roadway,. For details on controlling bicycle

• In Section Section 6G.10, 2nd STANDARD para., If
  the temporary traffic control zone affects the
  movement of bicyclists, adequate access to the
  roadway

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Left Lane Closed
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6G-7b, 2nd sent. Chanelizing devices
  should be placed centerline advance warning
  to the opposing traffic.

• In Section 6G.11, 3rd Standard, When only the
  left lane is closed channelizing devices shall
  be placed along the centerline the adjacent
  lane.

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Multiple Lanes Closed
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6G-7c, 6th sent., When. roadway
  signs, and markings traffic control devices ...
  should be covered, removed, or obliterated.

• In Section 6G.11, 4th Standard para., When
  roadway is closed signs and markings, and
  traffic control devices ... shall be covered,
  removed, or obliterated.

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Work in the Vicinity of Highway-Rail Grade
Crossing
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD or in the NPA, Section 6G.13.

• In Section 6G.18, new GUIDANCE added Early
  coordination with the railroad company should
  occur before work starts.

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Figure 6H-7(TA)7 Road Closed with Diversion
(Note 1)
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6H-3, Notes for Fig. TA-7, Note 1.,
  Signs shown are for one direction of travel
  only.

• In Section 6H.01, Fig. 6H-7(TA-7), Note 1-
  Signs for one direction of travel only. 2nd
  sent. Added-Devices shall be placed opposite
  direction.

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Figure 6H-7(TA7)Road Closed with Diversion
(Note 1)
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Fig. 6H-7(TA7) Rd Closed Diversion Fig.
6H-31(TA31) Lane Closures (Notes)
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6H-3, Notes for TA-7, Note 7., for
  the reverse curve, when there...should be used
  on both curves.
• In Section 6H-3, Notes for TA-31, Note 7., use
  ... Reverse Curve Sign

• In Section 6H-.01, Notes for Fig. 6H-7( TA7),
  Note 4 , Fig. 6H-31(TA31) Note 7Winding Road
  sign should Reverse Curve sign. The second
  Reverse Curve sign should be omitted.

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Figure 6H-31(TA31)Lane Closures (Notes)
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Fig. 6H-10(TA10), Lane Closure on Two-Lane Road
Using Flaggers (Notes)
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6H-3, Notes for TA-10- Not in the
  MUTCD.

• In Section 6H.01, Notes for Fig. 6H-10 (TA10)
  -Add new notes 3 7., A BE PREPARED TO STOP
  Sign may be added to the signs.

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Figure 6H-10(TA10)Lane Closure on Two-Lane
Road Using Flaggers (Notes)
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Figs. 6H-10, 6H-30, 6H-32 6H-46 Hwy -Rail
Crossing
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6H.01, Notes for Figs. TA-10 (Notes 9,
  10 11), TA--30 (Notes 4 5), TA-32 (Notes 4,
  5, 6 7) TA-46 Hwy-Rail Crossings.

• Not in the MUTCD.

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Figure 6H-46(TA46)Hwy -Rail Crossing
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Figure 6H-32(TA32)Hwy -Rail Crossing
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Figs. 6H-12(TA12) and 6H-14(TA14) (Notes)
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD.

• In Section 6H.01, Notes for Figs. 6H-12(TA12)
  (Note 4) and 6H-14(TA-14 ) Note 9. Stop lines
  shall be installed with temporary traffic control
  signals.

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Figure 6H-12(TA12) (Notes)
83
Figure 6H-14(TA 14)(Notes)
84
Fig. 6H-12(TA-12) Lane Closure on Two Lane
Road using Traffic Signals (Notes)
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6H-3, Note 7, alignment of the
  roadway may request adjustments in the locations
  advance warning signs ... signal heads .

• In Section 6.01, 6H-12(TA12) Note 6,
  Adjustments in the location ...advance warning
  signs should be made signals heads should be
  may be

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Fig. 6H-14(TA14), Haul Road Crossing
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD. Signalized Crossing Note 1
  -Removed Double yellow pavement markings.

• In Section, 6H.01,. Notes for Fig. 6H-14(TA14)
  (Note 7), Traffic control signal timing shall
  be established ...
• Delete removal of double yellow pavement markings
  ...

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Fig. 6H-16(TA 16), Surveying along Centerline of
Low-Volume Road (Note 10)
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6H-3, Notes for Fig.TA-16, Note 4- A
  flagger is not required for work along the
  shoulder.

• In Section 6H.01, Notes for Fig. 6H-16(TA16) -
  added a new Note 10 - If the work is along the
  shoulder, flagger may be omitted.

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Figure 6H-16(TA 16)Surveying along Centerline
of Low-Volume Road (Note 10)
88
Fig. 6H-17(TA17), Mobile Operation on Two- Lane
Road (Note)
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6H-3, Notes for Fig. TA-17
• Note 5- Protection and ...vehicles should ...
  display flashing...
• Not in the MUTCD. Note 7 Arrow Display are
  optional

• In Section 6H.01 , Notes for Fig. 6H-17(TA17)
• Note 2- Shadow ... Vehicles...display...
• Fig. 6H-17(TA17) - Add a Caution arrow .
• Delete note on arrow display are optional

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89
Figure 6H-17(TA17)Mobile Operation on Two-
Lane Road (Note)
90
Fig. 6H-18 (TA 18), Lane Closure on Minor Road
(Notes)
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6H-3, Notes for Fig. TA-18, Note
  1-Traffic control procedure shown is low
  volume...
• Note 2- Direction of traffic

• In Section 6H.01, Notes for Fig. 6H-18 (TA18),
  Note 1- This traffic control procedures shall be
  used for low volume, facilities.
• Note 3 Where motor vehicle traffic cannot
  self-regulate one or two flaggers

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Figure 6H-18(TA 18) Lane Closure on Minor Road
(Notes)
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Fig 6H (TA21), Lane Closure Near Side of
Intersection (Notes)
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6H-3, Notes for Fig. TA-21, Note 2-The
  merging taper may direct traffic.
• Not in the MUTCD.

• In Section 6H.01, Notes for Fig. 6H-21(TA-21),
  Note 1- The merging taper shall direct motor
  vehicle traffic
• Note 5-A shadow vehicle with TMA may be used.
• New Notes 6 A work vehicle with rotating lights
  or strobe lights may be used

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Figure 6H (TA21)Lane Closure Near Side of
Intersection (Notes)
94
Fig. 6H-24 (TA24), Half Road Closure Far Side of
Intersection (Notes)
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD

• In Section 6H.01, Notes for Fig. 6H-24(TA24), New
  Note 2-When turn prohibitions are implemented,
  two turn ...signs ... should be used... on near
  side one on the far side of intersection.

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Figure 6H-24 (TA24) Half Road Closure Far Side
of Intersection (Notes)
96
Fig. 6H-26 (TA26), Closure in Center of
Intersection (Notes)
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6H-3, Notes for Fig. TA-26, Note 2-
  Six channelizing devices shall be used for each
  taper..

• In Section 6H.01., Notes for Fig. 6H-26 (TA26),
  Delete Note 2 concerning channelizing devices.

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Fig. 6H-26(TA26)Closure in Center of
Intersection (Notes)
98
Fig. 6H-27(TA27), Closure at Side of Intersection
(Notes)
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6H-3, Notes for Fig. TA-27, Note
  2-For high traffic volumes ... flaggers or law
  enforcement may be used.
• Not in the MUTCD.

• In Section 6H.2, Notes for Fig. 6H-27 (TA-27),
  Note 2- Depending on road user conditions,
  flagger(s) or uniformed officer law should be
  used
• New Note 5 For short-duration work
  operations... channelizing

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Figure 6H-27(TA27)Closure at Side of
Intersection (Notes)
100
6H-28(T28) 6H-29(TA29), Sidewalk Crosswalk
Closures (Notes)
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD

• In Section 6H.01, Notes for Fig. 6H-28(TA28)
  6H-29(TA-29 ) New Note 1-Where sidewalks exist ,
  provisions shall be made for disabled
  pedestrains.
• In Section 6H.2, Notes for Fig. 6H-29(TA29)- New
  Note 2 Curb 15 m (50 ft) ...crosswalk.

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101
Figure 6H-28(TA28) Sidewalk Crosswalk
Closures (Notes)
102
Figure 6H-29(TA29)Sidewalk Crosswalk
Closures (Notes)
103
Fig. 6H30(TA30), Interior Lane Closure on
Multilane Street (Note)
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD

• In Section 6H.01, Note 1 for Fig. 6H-30(TA-30),
  2nd sent., Where speed or volume is higher,
  additional signing should be used between the
  signs shown.

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104
Figure 6H30(TA30)Interior Lane Closure on
Multilane Street (Note)
105
Fig 6H-34(TA34), Lane Closure with Temporary
Barrier (Notes)
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD

• In Section 6H.01, Notes for Fig. 6H-34(T A34)-Add
  New Notes 4, 5, 6 7 concerning TCD with
  movable barriers

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106
Figure 6H-34(TA34)Lane Closure with Temporary
Barrier (Notes)
107
Figs. 6H35(TA35) and 6H-37(TA37) (Notes)
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD

• In Section 6H..01, Notes for Fig. 6H-35(TA35)
  (Note 9) TA-37 (Note 3) A TMA maybe used on
  shadow vehicle 2.

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Figure 6H35(TA35)(Notes)
109
Figs. 6H-35(TA35) and 6H-37 (TA37) (Notes)
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Fig. TA-35, Note 6- high- speed roadways, third
  vehicle should be used -vehicle 1 closed and
  vehicle 3 in closed lane.

• In Section 6H.01, 6H-35(TA35), Note 10., On
  high-speed roadways a 3rd vehicle on the
  shoulder .
• 6H-35(TA35) Note 11- Where shoulder width is not
  available, shadow vehicle...

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Fig. 6H-35(TA35), Mobile Operation on Multilane
Road (Notes)
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD

• In Section 6H.01, Notes for Fig. 6H-35( TA35)
  (Note 8), When the. work vehicle interior lane
  of a directional roadway indicating that
  work is taking place in the interior lane.

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Figs. 6H-37(TA37) and 6H-38(TA-38) (Notes)
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD.

• In Section 6H.01, Notes for Figs. 6H-37(TA-37)
  (Note 4) 6H-38(TA38) (Note 9) If a paved
  shoulder minimum width 3 m (10 ft) lanes ...
  may be closed traffic work space ...right
  lane ... shoulder.

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112
Figure 6H-37(TA37)(Notes)
113
Figure 6H-38(TA-38)(Notes)
114
Fig. 6H-39(TA39), Median Crossover on Freeway
(Notes)
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD

• In Section 6H.01, Notes for Fig. 6H-39(TA39) -
  New Note 6 When channelizing devices should
  be extended a distance in meters (ft)of 0.4 the
  speed limit in km/h (2 times (mph) beyond the
  end of the transition

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115
Figure 6H-39(TA39)Median Crossover on Freeway
(Notes)
116
Fig. 6H-39(TA39), Median Crossover on Freeway
(Notes)
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD

• In Section 6H.01, Notes for Fig. 6H-39(TA39) -New
  Note 7, Where channelizing devices are used, the
  Two Way traffic signs should be repeated every
  1.6 km (1.0 mi).

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Fig. 6H-40,(TA 40), Median Crossover for
Entrance Ramp (Notes)
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6H-3, Notes for Fig. TA-40 (Note 1,
  3rd sentence) In temporary acceleration lane
  may be useful merging maneuver.

• In Section 6H.01, Notes for Fig. 6H-40(TA40)
  (Note 2), A temporary acceleration lane should
  be used to facilitate merging.

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118
Figure 6H-40(TA40)Median Crossover for
Entrance Ramp (Notes)
119
Figs. 6H-41(TA41) and 6H-42(TA-42) Notes
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• In Section 6H-3, Notes for Figs. TA-41(Note 2)
  TA- 42 (Note 4) A temporary exit sign shall
  be located The mounting height for . sign (3
  ft) from the pavementsign.

• In Section 6H.01, Notes for Figs. 6H-41(TA41)
  Note 6 6H-42(TA42)
• (Note 4) A temporary EXIT sign shall be
  temporary gore. For better. minimum 2.1 m (7
  ft) from the edge of pavement ...

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120
Figure 6H-41(TA41)(Notes)
121
Figure 6H-42(TA42)(Notes)
122
Fig. 6H-45(TA 45), Temporary Reversible Lane
Using Moveable Barriers (Notes)
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD

• In Section 6H01., Notes for 6H-45( TA 45), New
  Figure 6H-45(TA 45) and New Notes 1 - 3 added.

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123
Figure 6H-45(TA 45)Temporary Reversible Lane
Using Moveable Barriers (Notes)
124
Figure TA-47, Variable Message Sign Abbreviations
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in the MUTCD.

• Figure TA-47 has been removed from Part 6 and
  added to Part 1 of the MUTCD. NPA-Figure TA47 -
  Variable Message Sign Abbreviations-Older Driver
  highway Design Handbook.

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