N.J. Admin. Code § 16:41-4.1

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 16:41-4.1 - Standards

(a) All activity performed within State highway rights-of-way or property under the jurisdiction of the Department and all signs, markings, or other traffic control devices used by the permittee shall be in compliance with the design standards in this section, unless otherwise specified in the permit.

1. "New Jersey Department of Transportation Roadway Design Manual," 2015, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, available from the Department's Engineering Documents Unit at (609) 963-1465, or on the Department's website at: www.nj.gov/transportation/eng/documents/RDM/.

2. "New Jersey Department of Transportation Bridges and Structures Design Manual," 6th edition, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, available from the Department's Engineering Documents Unit at (609) 963-1465 or on the Department's website at: www.nj.gov/transportation/eng/documents/BSDM/.

3. "A Policy on Design Standards-Interstate System," 2016 edition, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, available from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Suite 249, 444 North Capitol St., NW, Washington, DC 20001, or on the AASHTO website at: http://bookstore.transportation.org/.

4. "New Jersey Department of Transportation Standard Electrical Details," 2007, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, available from the Department's Engineering Documents Unit at (609) 963-1465 or on the Department's website at: www.nj.gov/transportation/eng/elec/.

5. "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways" (MUTCD), 2009 edition, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented. The MUTCD is available on the Federal Highway Administration website at: http://mutcd.fhwa/dot/gov/ or on the AASHTO website at: https://bookstore.transportation.org/.

6. "New Jersey Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction," 2019 edition, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, available from the Department's Engineering Documents Unit at (609) 963-1465 or on the Department's website at: www.nj.gov/transportation/eng/.

7. "A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets," 7th edition, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, available from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Suite 249, 444 North Capitol St., NW, Washington, DC 20001, or on the AASHTO website at: http://bookstore.transportation.org/.

8. N.J.A.C. 16:25, Utility accommodation.

9. "New Jersey Department of Transportation Sample Plans," 2016, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, available from the Department's Engineering Documents Unit at (609) 963-1465 or on the Department's website at: www.nj.gov/transportation/eng/.

10. "New Jersey Department of Transportation Standard Roadway Construction/Traffic Control/Bridge Construction Details," 2016, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, available from the Department's Engineering Documents Unit at (609) 963-1465 or on the Department's website at: www.nj.gov/transportation/eng/.

(b) When performing activity within State highway rights-of-way or property under the jurisdiction of the Department, the permittee shall be responsible for the following:

1. Having all required approved traffic control signs and devices on site before the actual start of the activity;

2. Placing and maintaining, within State highway rights-of-way or property under the jurisdiction of the Department, all approved traffic control signs and devices during the activity period and removing same upon completion of the activity;

3. Maintaining the uninterrupted flow of traffic at all times, unless otherwise specified in the permit;

4. Not storing material and parking equipment on State highway rights-of-way or property under the jurisdiction of the Department except while the activity is underway, unless otherwise specified in the permit;

5. Using traffic directors at every location when the permittee's equipment is entering, leaving, or crossing active traffic lanes, unless otherwise specified in the permit;

6. Providing and installing temporary removable pavement marking tape to effect temporary changes in pavement markings, removing permanent markings that are inappropriate or misleading, and, upon completion of the work, restoring all pavement markings to their original configuration, or as indicated in the permit;

7. Restoring all portions of the work area to accommodate traffic during non-work hours, and ensuring that all excavations or drop offs greater than two inches are eliminated, covered, protected, or delineated; and

8. Immediately notifying the Operations Permit Office, at (609) 963-1487, of any threat to public health, safety, or welfare.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:41-4.1

Amended by 46 N.J.R. 2180(a), effective 11/3/2014.

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 497(a), effective 3/21/2016

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 321(a), effective 2/21/2023