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Date Description Reason
08.01.2023704-P__   MAINTAINING TRAFFIC – DROP-OFFS: If, at the end of the work-day, drop-offs greater than 2 inches and less than 18 inches or slopes steeper than 4:1 exist between the edge of a traffic lane and the outside edge of the proposed roadway, perform one of the following actions:
  • Construct a traversable wedge in the area of the drop-off or steep slope; or
  • Close the lane adjacent to the drop-off or steep slope and provide 24-hour flagging or pilot car operations.
When constructing a wedge, construct a wedge composed of aggregate or earthen materials with a 4:1 or flatter slope along the entire length of the area. Compact materials using Type C compaction, as specified in 203.04 G.4, "Compaction Control Type C".

Install stackable vertical panels that meet the requirements of Section 704.03 H, "Stackable Vertical Panels", along the edge of the driving lane closest to the wedge.

The Engineer will measure stackable vertical panels as specified in Section 704.05, "Method of Measurement" and will pay for panels as specified in Section 704.06, "Basis of Payment".

The Engineer will not measure material used to construct the wedge. Include the cost of materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals required for this operation in the price bid for aggregate or earthwork pay items.

If a 4:1 or flatter wedge is not installed, provide 24 hour flagging or pilot car operations and associated traffic control at no additional cost to the Department.

The requirements of Section 704.04 O, "Traffic Control for Uneven Pavement" apply to drop-offs created by milling or the placement of hot mix asphalt.

(Use for widening, turn lanes, full depth reclamation, or projects with grading where drop-offs may exist.

Determine which item, aggregate or earthwork, best fits the project. If a project has both, use the aggregate items; otherwise choose whichever item the project will use.) Updated for 2022 Standard Specifications		Note replaced with updated version
08.16.2021302-709   BASE COURSE AND GEOGRID: Compact material over geosynthetic geogrid as specified in Section 709.04 C, "Geosynthetic Geogrid (Type G)".

Use this note when Geosynthetic Type G is required.		Note incorporated into the 2020 spec book
11.27.2019430-200   HMA CORING REQUIREMENTS: This note replaces the contents of the 2nd paragraph in Section 430.04 I.2.b(1), "General".

The Engineer will designate locations for obtaining pavement cores. Under the observation of the Engineer, obtain one core at each designated location. The recorded density of each individual sublot will be the average of the cores obtained in that sublot.

Note required on all HMA projects using the Cored Sample bid item.		Note added to the specifications
07.26.2017155-100   CONCRETE EQUIPMENT: Provide a NRMCA Certified plant for concrete used in Sections 550, "Concrete Pavement", 570 "Concrete Pavement Repair", 602 "Concrete Structures", and 622 "Pilings".

(Use this note on all projects that have 550, 570, 602, and 622 bid items.)		Note added to the specifications
07.26.2017770-100   CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS: Install and tighten anchor bolts as specified in Section 754.04 D.5, "Overhead Sign Structures".

Note is to be used on all projects with standard or high mast light foundations until a supplemental specification can be issued.		Note added to the specifications
06.05.2017107-700   HAUL ROADS: The Engineer will not designate paved roads off the state system as haul roads.Incorporated into SP 453(14) Haul Roads
06.05.2017107-710   HAUL ROADS: Before submitting a proposal, contact the appropriate State, County, Township, or City officials to determine if there are any roadways that will be designated as "no haul routes".Incorporated into SP 453(14) Haul Roads
01.17.2017704-P__   TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR SEAL COATS: Provide traffic control consisting of a temporary lane closure and flagging.

Traffic control device quantities are based on a 6 mile limitation and the list below. Provide additional devices at no cost to the Department.
  1. Standard D-704-12;
  2. Standard D-704-22, layouts K and L;
  3. Standard D-704-35.
Note is for Interstate roadways.		Note replaced with updated version
01.17.2017704-P__   TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT: Provide traffic control consisting of a temporary lane closure and flagging.

Traffic control device quantities are based on a 6 mile limitation and the list below. Provide additional devices at no cost to the Department.
  1. Standard D-704-22, layouts K and L;
  2. Standard D-704-26, layouts CC, EE, and GG; and
  3. Standard D-704-35.
If the lane closure is removed and uneven lanes exist, provide traffic control as specified in Section 704.04 O, "Traffic Control for Uneven Pavement".

Note is for Interstate roadways.		Note replaced with updated version
01.17.2017704-P__   TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT: Provide traffic control consisting of a temporary lane closure and flagging.

Traffic control device quantities are based on a 6 mile limitation and the list below. The Department will pay for delineator drums used for approach access within the 6 mile limitation at the contract unit price. Provide additional devices at no cost to the Department.
  1. Standard D-704-20, layout G. Signing will be required at junctions: ___, ___, and ___;
  2. Standard D-704-22, layouts K and L;
  3. Standard D-704-26, layout GG; and
  4. Standard D-704-34; quantities include {#} delineator drums for approaches.
If the lane closure is removed and uneven lanes exist, provide traffic control as specified in Section 704.04 O, "Traffic Control for Uneven Pavement".

Note is for 4-lane, Non-Interstate roadways.		Note replaced with updated version
01.17.2017704-P__   TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR BITUMINOUS PATCHING: Provide traffic control consisting of a temporary lane closure and flagging.

Traffic control devices are based on a 1 mile limitation and the list below. Provide additional devices at no cost to the Department.
  1. Standard D-704-20, layout G. Signing will be required at junctions: ___, ___, and ___;
  2. Standard D-704-22, layouts K and L;
  3. Standard D-704-23, layout P;
  4. Standard D-704-26, layout GG.
If the lane closure is removed and uneven lanes exist, provide traffic control as specified in Section 704.04 O, "Traffic Control for Uneven Pavement".

Note is for Interstate or other 4-lane projects that include patching. If the project is on the Interstate, eliminate item 1 from the list.		Note replaced with updated version
01.17.2017704-P__   TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT: Provide traffic control consisting of a lane closure and flagging.

Traffic control devices are based on a 6 mile limitation and the list below. The Department will pay for delineator drums used for approach access within the 6 mile limitation at the contract unit price. Provide additional devices at no cost to the Department.
  1. Standard D-704-12;
  2. Standard D-704-20, layout G;
  3. Standard D-704-22, layouts K and L;
  4. Standard D-704-34 – quantities include {#} delineator drums for approaches.
Note is for 4-lane, Non-Interstate roadways.		Note replaced with updated version
01.17.2017885-001   CAST IRON DETECTABLE WARNING PANELS: If cast iron detectable warning panels are used, provide cast iron panels with a minimum thickness of 0.2 inches.

Use this note for all projects with detectable warning panels.		Note added to the specifications
12.22.2016202-P__   XXXXXX: Include the cost of the full depth vertical saw cuts adjacent to pavement removal areas, specified in Section 202.04 A "General", in the contract unit price for XXXXXXX.

Use this note for clarification that the cost of the saw cut is now included in the removal of the pavement.		Note added to the specifications
10.31.2016550-001   CORRECTIVE ACTION: The Engineer will collect a second profile a maximum of 5 working days after the completion of corrective action. If additional corrective action is necessary, the Engineer will apply a liquidated damage of $1,500 per trip for each profile collected after the second profile.

Use this note on all projects with 550 bid items.		Note added to the specifications
10.31.2016570-001   CORRECTIVE ACTION: The Engineer will collect a second profile a maximum of 5 working days after the completion of corrective action. If additional corrective action is necessary, the Engineer will apply a liquidated damage of $1,500 per trip for each profile collected after the second profile.

Use this note on all plan sets with 570 bid items where the final surface is concrete.		Note added to the specifications
08.12.2016100-P__   PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR: Provide a public relations and information coordinator. The coordinator should not be the project superintendent or construction foreman. The coordinator should be knowledgeable in construction operations, be able to develop effective media releases, possess written and verbal communication skills, and be able to organize productive meetings.

Provide the name, work address, and work phone number to the relevant project, community, and media personnel.

The public relations coordinator is responsible for providing the following:
  1. Organizing, scheduling, and conducting the meeting specified in Note 100-021, "Weekly Planning/Reporting Meeting".
  2. Advise ____________, from the City of _______, PH: ____________, of upcoming construction activities in regard to street closures and traffic detour routes so that city police, emergency services, schools, and other pertinent city agencies may be notified.
  3. Provide news releases and necessary drawings to the media before and during construction. News releases should inform the public on construction activities, schedules, street closures, width or height restrictions to traffic, and traffic detour routes. Update news releases regarding construction activities every other week, at a minimum.
  4. Be available for media interviews.
  5. Work directly with property owners and businesses affected by construction activities. The coordinator must have sufficient knowledge and authority to resolve property owner and business concerns regarding scheduling, maintaining access, and construction operations.
See Standard Note 108-150
08.02.2016100-021   WEEKLY PLANNING/REPORTING MEETING: Organize a weekly meeting to coordinate efforts between subcontractors, utilities, local authorities, and others.

Send a knowledgeable representative to conduct the weekly reporting/planning meeting. Prepare minutes for each meeting and make the appropriate distribution of the minutes. Have the minutes approved by the Engineer before distribution.

Provide a written schedule of the next week's work and a tentative schedule of the following week. Include a discussion of problems encountered during the current week; also include information of interest to local authorities, subcontractors, and utilities.

Invite interested agencies to the meeting. Include the following agencies and any other agencies that are necessary:
  1. North Dakota Department of Transportation
  2. Local Government Agencies
  3. Police department
  4. Fire department
  5. Ambulance service
  6. Telephone Co.
  7. Power Co.
  8. Cable T.V.
  9. Gas Co.
  10. Railroad Co.
  11. Subcontractors
  12. Chamber of Commerce
  13. FHWA
See Standard Note 108-100
03.09.2016766-P__   MAILBOXES: Existing mailboxes along the roadway will need to be temporarily relocated as work progresses. Existing mailbox assemblies that do not meet NCHRP 350 or MASH must be reset beyond the clear zone or replaced with an assembly that meets the requirements of Section 766 "Mailboxes" and standard Drawing 766-01. Mailbox assemblies that meet NCHRP 350 or MASH requirements may be reset adjacent to the roadway.

Include the cost for temporarily relocating mailbox assemblies in the contract unit price for "Mailbox – All Types".		Note added to the specifications
07.28.2015302-P__   TRIMMING BASE COURSE: Material removed from high points of the base course during the trimming operation may be reincorporated into other portions of the base.

Use on all projects where Surface Tolerance Type C is used.		Note added to the specifications
07.28.2015401-100   TACK COAT: When MS-1 is used for tack coat, it may be diluted by the supplier or the Contractor.Note added to the specifications
07.28.2015430-P__   RECYCLED ASPHALT PAVEMENT: In addition to the items required in Section 430.04 D.2, "Items to be Submitted", submit a 165 pound sample of milled material.Note added to the specifications
07.28.2015704-001   TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR UNEVEN PAVEMENT: The supplementary plaque identifying the length of uneven pavement in Section 704.04 O of the Standard Specifications shall be sign W20-52-54.

Use this note on all plan sets where uneven lane conditions may exist.		Note added to the specifications
07.28.2015754-225   RESET SIGN PANEL: Remove sign panels from existing supports. Reinstall sign panels, angles, stringers, and steel channels on new supports.

Provide all necessary brackets and hardware to attach sign panels, angles, stringers, and steel channels on new supports.

The Engineer will measure the item "Reset Sign Panel" by the number of locations a sign or sign assembly has been reset.		Note added to the specifications
07.28.2015754-226   RESET SIGN SUPPORT: The Engineer will measure the item "Reset Sign Support" by each leg of a sign support that has been reset.Note added to the specifications
07.28.2015762-P__   EPOXY PAVEMENT MARKINGS – GROOVED: Place epoxy pavement markings in a groove with a depth between 45 and 55 mils.Note added to the specifications

For more information, contact Justin Ramsey, James Rath, or Jason Thorenson by emailing nddot.prepguide@ugpti.org

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