CONSTRUCTION REVIEW CHECKLIST - “TOP TEN”

UPDATED: 3/27/15 - HWG

1. Lane Closure Restrictions:

a. Lane closure restrictions should be shown in the Traffic Control Notes. They should be supported by a Lane
Closure Analysis and/or recommended by the appropriate field office as determined during the annual Public
Awareness/Information Workshop. Lane closure restrictions should also be reflected in the FM System -
WP01. It is the responsibility of the Project Manager to make sure the FM System reflects the latest
restrictions.

b. Lane closure restrictions for I-10 are as follows: "Lane closures are prohibited from 6:00 AM until 8:00 PM
(Monday - Thursday) and from Friday at 6:00 AM until Sunday at 8:00 PM."

c. All projects in Leon County should have lane closure restrictions for FSU/FAMU home football games from
Friday at 6:00 PM until Sunday at 8:00 PM.

d. All projects where lane closures may impact school traffic and/or school events should have a similar note as
follows: “Lane closures will be prohibited between Sta.________ and Sta.________, Monday through Friday
during active school periods from ____ a.m. to _____a.m. and from_____p.m. to _____p.m.. Lane closures
will also be prohibited during special school events. The contractor shall contact the local school board
administration office for information, dates and times of these events.” Note: It is the designer’s
responsibility to determine the peak hours during the active school periods by calling the local school board
office. It is also the designer’s responsibility to determine the limits within the project for which the
restrictions apply.

e. All projects on state roads should include the following note: “All lanes must be reopened to normal traffic
within 12 hours of an evacuation notice for a hurricane or any other emergency event and shall remain open
for the duration of the event as directed by the Engineer.”

f. Do not make the following statement in the plans: “There are no lane closures restrictions for this project.”

g. Example lane closure restriction notes are as follows:

Example: “Lane closures are prohibited from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.”

Example: “Lane closures are prohibited from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.”

Example: “Lane closures are prohibited between Station ____ __and Station______ from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00
p.m.”

2. Traffic Control

a. Channelizing Devices: The designer should not assume a contractor will use a particular channelizing device –
i.e., cones vs. drums. The plans should include Pay Item 102-74-1 with appropriate quantities as per the
standard index(s) multiplied by amount of contract time per day they will be used. Even though the cost for
cones and tubular markers are included under the 102-1 MOT (LS) pay item, you should include enough
quantities under P.I. 102-74-1(Channelizing Device) so the contractor will have the option of using the Type I,
II, DI, VP, Drum or LCD.

b. The Traffic Control Plan should include logical phasing notes and details. A note referring to the ‘Standard Index
600 Series’ is not acceptable.

c. The Traffic Control Plan should be phased with appropriate ingress/egress for all businesses.
3. Rumble Striping: As per the January 2015 Roadway Design Bulletin on ‘Rumble Striping’, all state roads with a posted
speed of 50 mph or greater shall have edge line and center line rumble strips. Make sure appropriate pay items and
quantities are included in the plans. In addition, traffic control for this operation will require a modified version of
Std. Index 603 and 607 – see your project manager for the supplemental detail.

4. Earthwork:

a. Even though the BOE recommends using the embankment pay item when you have plan cross sections, we
recommend using Truck Measure Borrow vs. Embankment when volumes are less than 5,000 CY(+/-). The
reason for this is final pay for embankment has to be cross sectioned, which may cost as much, if not more
than the dirt.

b. Earthwork adjustment factors shall be 45% for Shrinkage and 25% for Bulkage. If you’re within 10 miles of the
coast, use 35% for Shrinkage and 20% for Bulkage.

5. Erosion Control:

Limit the use of sediment barrier on resurfacing projects to areas where the soil disturbing activity may encroach
within 8’ of any wetland or potential runoff. This is a rule of thumb and not a policy.

6. Drainage:

a. Do not specify a particular pipe option unless you have a justification that can be backed up by policy. Make
sure all available pipe options are included in the Optional Materials Tabulation Sheet.

b. When concrete pipe(RCP) is specified, try to use pipe lengths in multiples of 8’. Twenty four inch(24”) and
greater are available in 4’ lengths.

7. Utilities:

a. Overhead power lines/poles should be plotted in the plan sheets with voltages.

b. Underground utilities should be plotted in the plan sheets, cross sections and drainage structure sheets.

c. If you are unsure of any underground utility that may be in conflict, they should be verified through SUE work –
vertically and horizontally. The SUE information should be included in the plans.

d. If there are a lot of conflicts and/or adjustments, include Utility Adjustment Plans. These plans should
accurately reflect the Utility Schedules and vice verrsa.

e. Make efforts to design around utilities and/or include conflict structures if possible.

8. Special Events:

Include the following note worded as per the 2011 Roadway Design Bulletin on ‘Special Events’:

“Per FDOT Specification 8-6.4, Suspension of Contractor’s Operations – Holidays and Special Events, Special Event
days for this project include:” (List any applicable Special Events)

P.S. The ‘Special Event’ spreadsheet is available from the Project Manager, District Construction Office or the
appropriate field office.

9. Cross Slope Correction: Do not design complicated x-slope slope correction details and tables. Most resurfacing
projects are done at night and complicated details will be hard to follow. If the existing slopes are within tolerance,
then you should just ‘Match Existing’ and mill for depth. If not, include simple variable milling correction detail(s) and
tabulate the areas needing correction(via stations) and also make sure overbuild quantities are included in the table.
NOTE: Variable milling is accomplished by setting a depth and a slope or setting two depths. In addition, do not make
the contractor change settings every 100’, this will slow production down and may produce a roller coaster effect.
10. Same Operation Cover-Up Requirement: If the pavement design calls for the contractor to cover/pave the milled
surface prior to opening to traffic in the same operation, a MSP(Modified Special Provision) will be required. The MSP
has to be approved by the Central Office and will need a justification from the D3 Materials and/or the D3
Construction Department. Do not include the old ‘same operation’ note in the plans. Contact Bessie Dickens in
Specifications for instructions on how to prepare the MSP at 850-330-1381.