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SPECIAL PROVISIONS <br /> The following Special Provisions supplement the "Standard Specifications for Road <br /> PP p and Bridge <br /> Construction", Adopted April 1, 2016, the latest edition of the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control <br /> Devices for Streets and Highways", and the "Manual of Test Procedures of Materials" in effect on <br /> the date of invitation of bids, and the Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions <br /> indicated on the Check Sheet included here in which apply to and govern the construction of the <br /> 2021 Street Restoration Project, and in case of conflict with any part, or parts, of said <br /> Specifications, the said Special Provisions shall take precedence and shall govern. <br /> SP-1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK <br /> The proposed project, designated as Section 20-00111-00-RP, City Project 2021-11, consists <br /> of concrete patching portions of MacArthur Road and 271h Street. There will also be concrete base <br /> repair under a brick street where the bricks will need to be removed, salvaged, and put back. There <br /> will be some utilities needing adjusting within some of the patches. <br /> SP-2 TRAFFIC CONTROL <br /> Description: Traffic control shall be in accordance with the applicable sections of the <br /> Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, the applicable guidelines contained in <br /> the Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices for Streets and Highways, these Standard <br /> Specifications, and any special details and Highway Standards contained herein and in the plans. <br /> Special attention is called to Articles 107.09 and 107.14 and Sections 701, 702, and 703 of <br /> the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and the following highway standards <br /> relating to traffic control: <br /> Highway Standards: 701311 701501 701606 701.701 701901 <br /> BLR 22 <br /> In the event that it is necessary to close the lane and/or street, the Engineer shall be <br /> consulted to obtain permission at least 48 working hours in advance of the proposed lane and/or <br /> street closing. All appropriate lane closure permits shall be filed with the appropriate <br /> jurisdiction prior to any street/lane closures. In addition, at the end of every work day the lane <br /> and/or street shall be opened to local traffic unless approved by the Engineer. When lanes or roads <br /> must be closed for multiple days and nights, work must take place every day there is a closure, <br /> weather permitting. It will not be permitted to leave the road in an un-passable condition without <br /> active work taking place, unless given pre-approval by the Engineer. It shall be the responsibility of <br /> the Contractor to notify the Engineer, who will in turn, notify all forms of local media of the <br /> schedule of street closures for the following week, after receiving the approval by the Engineer. A <br /> copy of the notification will be provided to the Contractor. <br /> Traffic control standards shall be applied as directed by the Engineer. Suggested <br /> applications for each standard are as follows: <br /> ' Traffic Standard 701311: This standard shall be utilized for faster moving operations. <br /> Traffic Standard 701501: This standard shall be utilized for lane closures on two-lane roads. <br /> 4 <br />