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C . TRAFFIC CONTROL - STANDARDS : The FDOT Design Standards For Design , Construction , Maintenance and Utility Operations On The State Highway System , Edition as dated on the plans set forth the basic principles and prescribes minimum standards to be followed in the design , application , installation , maintenance and removal of all traffic control devices and all warning devices and barriers which are necessary to protect the public and workmen from hazards within the project limits . The standards established in the aforementioned manual constitute the minimum requirements for normal conditions , and additional traffic control devices warning devices , barriers or other safety devices will be required where unusual , complex or particularly hazardous conditions exist . The above referenced standards were developed using F . H . W .A . , U . S . D . O .T. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) . D . TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES WARNING DEVICES AND BARRIERS - INSTALLATION : The responsibility for installation and maintenance of adequate traffic control devices , warning devices and barriers , for the protection of the travel in public and workmen , as well as to safeguard the work area in general shall rest with the Contractor. Consideration shall be given to recommendations of the Engineer. The required traffic control devices , warning devices and barriers shall be erected by the Contractor prior to creation of any hazardous condition and in conjunction with any necessary re-routing of traffic. The Contractor shall immediately remove , turn or cover any devices or barriers which do not apply to existing conditions . All traffic control devices shall conform to MUTCD standards and shall be clean and relatively undamaged . Damaged devices diminishing legibility and recognition , during either night or day conditions , are not acceptable for use . E . NO WAIVER OF LIABILITY: The Contractor shall conduct his operations in such a manner that no undue hazard will result due to the requirements of this article , and the procedures and policies described therein shall in no way act as a waiver of any of the terms of the liability of the Contractor or his surety. F . Contractor's Maintenance of Traffic Plan shall maintain continuous vehicular traffic on . Old Dixie Highway at all times . The Contractor shall maintain one lane of traffic at all times during Old Dixie Highway cross drain culvert constructions . Item of Payment Payment for the work specified in this item shall be made under: Bid Item No . 102- 1 - Maintenance of Traffic - Lump Sum SECTION 104 - EROSION CONTROL AND TREATMENT OF DEWATERING WATER AND STORMWATER FROM THE CONSTRUCTION SITE 01025- 3 Technical Specifications FAIRublic Works\ENGINEERING DIVISION PROJECTS\1102-01d Dixie Hwy Swk 8th St to SR 60-LAPWdmim\bid documentsWlaster Contract Documents\Technical Specifications.doc I