R920-4-10. Traffic Control Requirements and Considerations  


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  •   (1) All traffic control is the responsibility of the Applicant. A traffic control plan, in accordance with R920-1, R930-6 and Department Standard and Supplemental Drawings, shall be provided to, and approved by, the Region Traffic Engineer, or other authorized Department designee. If the Region Traffic Engineer deems it necessary, considering the nature of the Applicant's Special Road Use and the proposed event path, the Applicant may be required to perform and provide a traffic impact study for the Special Road Use.

      (2) Road closures will require appropriate traffic control. Appropriate traffic control may include by uniformed state, county, or local peace officers, or a private company, identified event staff, or physical devices, as determined by the Department.

      (3) The Region Permit Officer may require an alternate route, or alternative time, if the proposed Special Road Use occurs when traffic volumes are high, active road construction is present, an alternate event is already occupying the road, a safer route can accommodate the event, or the event poses a significant inconvenience to the traveling public.

      (4) All railroad crossings and bridges shall be given special attention. The Applicant shall coordinate with the appropriate railroad representatives to ensure the event schedule does not conflict with the operation of the railroad.

      (5) The Applicant shall restore the particular road segment to its original condition, free from litter and, other material changes.

      (6) The Department may monitor and ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of any Special Event Permit, and require the Applicant to pay a monitoring and compliance fee at the rates authorized within the Department's fee schedule.