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102 -3 .2 Worksite Traffic Supervisor : Provide a Worksite Traffic Supervisor in accordance with Section 105 . Provide the Worksite Traffic Supervisor with all equipment and materials needed to set up , take down, maintain traffic control , and handle traffic -related situations . Ensure that the Worksite Traffic Supervisor performs the following duties : 1 . Performs on site direction of all traffic control on the project. 2 . Is on site during all set up and take down, and performs a drive through inspection immediately after set up . 3 . Is on site during all nighttime operations to ensure proper Maintenance of Traffic . 4 . Immediately corrects all safety deficiencies and does not permit minor deficiencies that are not immediate safety hazards to remain uncorrected for more than 24 hours . 5 . Is available on a 24-hour per day basis and present within 45 minutes after notification of an emergency situation and is prepared to positively respond to repair the work zone traffic control or to provide alternate traffic arrangements . 6 . Conducts daily daytime and weekly nighttime inspections of projects with predominately daytime work activities , and daily nighttime and weekly daytime inspections of projects with predominantly nighttime work activities of all traffic control devices , traffic flow, pedestrian, bicyclist, and business accommodations . Advise the project personnel of the schedule of these inspections and give them the opportunity to join in the inspection as is deemed necessary . Submit a comprehensive weekly report, using the Department ' s currently approved form, to the Engineer detailing the condition of all traffic control devices (including pavement markings) being used. Include assurances in the inspection report that pedestrians are accommodated with a safe travel path around work sites and safely separated from mainline traffic , that existing or detoured bicyclist paths are being maintained satisfactorily throughout the project limits , and that existing businesses in work areas are being provided with adequate entrances for vehicular and pedestrian traffic during business hours . Have the Worksite Traffic Supervisor sign the report and certify that all of the above issues are being handled in accordance with the Contract Documents . When deficiencies are found, the Worksite Traffic Supervisor is to note such deficiencies and include the proposed corrective actions , including the date corrected . The Department may disqualify and remove from the project a Worksite Traffic Supervisor who fails to comply with the provisions of this Section . The Department may temporarily suspend all activities , except traffic , erosion control and such other activities that are necessary for project maintenance and safety, for failure to comply with these provisions . 1024 Alternative Traffic Control Plan . The Contractor may propose an alternative Traffic Control Plan (TCP) to the plan presented in the Contract Documents . Have the Contractor ' s Engineer of Record sign and seal the alternative plan . Prepare the TCP in conformance with and in the form outlined in the current version of the Roadway Plans Preparation Manual . Indicate in the plan a TCP for each phase of activities . Take responsibility for identifying and assessing any potential impacts to a utility that may be caused by the alternate TCP proposed by the Contractor, and notify the Department in writing of any such potential impacts to utilities . Engineer ' s approval of the alternate TCP does not relieve the Contractor of sole responsibility for all utility impacts , costs , delays or damages , whether direct or indirect, resulting from Contractor initiated changes in the design or construction activities from those in -23 - FPID (S ) : 423186 - 1 - 58 - 01