Common use of Traffic Operation Restrictions Clause in Contracts

Traffic Operation Restrictions. 3.3.2.1 Maintenance Contractor shall keep the number of lane closures to an absolute minimum and shall keep each lane closure to the shortest time necessary for safe and efficient operations. The requirements for and restrictions on lane closures are set forth in Section 1800 of Exhibit 2 and Attachment 6 to Exhibit 2. 3.3.2.2 Should Emergencies occur during the Maintenance Contractor’s performance of traffic management, including structural failures, Maintenance Contractor shall repair any damage to the Maintained Elements to ensure that the roadway is opened as soon as possible; provided, however, Maintenance Contractor shall not be required to repair any damage caused by vehicle accidents to the Maintained Elements unless TxDOT issues a Change Order or Directive Letter therefor in accordance with Section 10. TxDOT has the authority to deny a lane closure in the case of an emergency, evacuation, a special event or any other public activities.