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01570 - 2/5 2. The Maintenance of Traffic plans will be reviewed by the OWNER and ENGINEER for completeness only. 3. The Maintenance of Traffic plan shall include, as a minimum, the following: a. All signs shall be shown on a scaled detour plan sheet, size 11" x 17"with the appropriate reference number as noted in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. b. All signs shall be in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control devices published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the State of Florida's .Manual on Traffic Control and Safe Practices for Street and Highway Construction, Maintenance of Utility Operations. c. Copies of the appropriate Index sheet from the State of Florida's Roadway and Traffic Design Standards may be acceptable. 4. Lane closures shall be in accordance with MOT plans which are part of the construction plans. 1.40 MAINTENANCE OF ROADWAY A. All lanes that are being used for the maintenance of traffic, including those on detours and temporary facilities, shall be adequately maintained, with a substantial surface under all weather conditions. The lanes shall be kept reasonably free of dust and, when necessary to accomplish this, they shall be sprinkled with water, or some other dust palliative shall be applied. The lanes on which traffic is to be maintained shall be constructed of materials compatible to the local conditions. The lanes shall be provided with the drainage facilities necessary to maintain an adequately substantial, relatively smooth riding surface under all weather conditions. If it is intended that a paved surface be required for lanes being used for the maintenance of traffic, this will be indicated in the Drawings or special provisions. B. Except as otherwise specified herein, on the Drawings, or in the special provisions, the CONTRACTOR shall maintain one lane of traffic in each direction. Two lanes of traffic in each direction shall be maintained at existing four (or more) lane cross roads, where necessary to avoid undue traffic congestion. Unless otherwise specified, the width of each lane used for maintenance of traffic shall be at least as wide as the traffic lanes existing in the area prior to commencement of construction. Traffic control and warning devices shall not encroach on lanes used for maintenance of traffic. C. Adequate accommodations for intersection and crossing traffic shall be provided and maintained and, except where specific permission is given, no load or street crossing the project shall be blocked or unduly restricted. D. Unless specific written approval is obtained, the CONTRACTOR shall not isolate residences and places of business. Access shall be provided to all places of business whenever construction interferes with the existing means of access, unless specific written approval is obtained from the OWNER and the business OWNER. E. Where traffic would be injurious to a base, surface course or structure, constructed as part of the Work, all traffic shall be maintained outside the limits of such areas until the potential for injury no longer exists.