Control of Traffic through Incident Management Areas
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Control of Traffic through Incident Management Areas
Module 7
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This training is provided under Susan B. Harwood No. SH-21004-10-60-F-8. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
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Definitions• Traffic incident• Traffic incident management
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Three Classes of Traffic Incident Duration
• Minor: Under 30 minutes
• Intermediate: From 30 minutes to 2 hours
• Major: Over 2 hours
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Major Incident (over 2 hrs)
• Diverted through lane shifts or detours
• TTC devices should be readily available
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Be prepared to deploy traffic control devices
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Tops of 28” cones
Rolled up 4 ft by 4 ft signs
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7 ft. Sign Supports
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4 ft by 4 ft signat 7 ft mounting height
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Provide trained flaggers to assist incident responders
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Public Works or Contractors may be needed to clear an accident
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Intermediate Incident (30 min to 2 hrs)
• Traffic control on scene to divert traffic
• TTC devices should be readily available
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Minor Incident (less than 30 minutes)
• Diversion into other lanes often not needed
• Generally not practical to set up lane closure
• If incident blocks lane, move to shoulder
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Requirements
• Signage/Cones• Lighting• Mutual planning
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• Signage/Cones• Lighting• Mutual planning
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