616.8 Typical Applications (MUTCD 6H)
- Lane Closure on Two-Lane Highways Using TMA Flaggers - DE/CM/MT |
616.8.1 Listing of Typical Applications
Listing of Typical Applications for Maintenance
| (TAs for Design and Construction and Materials are also available) |
| Typical Application Description | TA No. | Maintenance Figure Number | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work Outside of the Shoulder (see EPG 616.7.6) | |||
| Work Beyond the Shoulder on Divided and Undivided Highways | TA-1 | 616.8.1 - MT | Jan. 2016 |
| Blasting Zone | - | Contact district personnel* | - |
| Work on the Shoulder (see EPG 616.7.7 and EPG 616.7.8) | |||
| Shoulder Work on Two-Lane Highways with Edgelines | TA-3 | 616.8.3 - MT | Jan. 2023 |
| Shoulder Work on Divided Highways | TA-5 | 616.8.5 - MT | Jan. 2015 |
| Work Within the Traveled Way of a Two-Lane Highway (see EPG 616.7.10) | |||
| Highway Closure | TA-8 | 616.8.8 - MT | Jan. 2016 |
| Closure of Existing Bridges or Non-Traversable Roads | TA-8a | 616.8.8a - MT, DECM | May 2018 |
| Road Closed Beyond Junction Detour | TA-9 | 616.8.9 - MT, DECM | Jan. 2016 |
| Lane Closure on Two-Lane Highways With Edgelines Using Flaggers | TA-10 | 616.8.10 - MT | Jan. 2023 |
| Lane Closure on Two-Lane Highways with Edgelines Using AFAD Red Amber Signal System | TA-10b | 616.8.10b - MT | Jan. 2023 |
| Lane Closure on Two-Lane Highways with Edgelines Using Portable Signal Flagging Device | TA-10d | 616.8.10d - MT | Jan. 2023 |
| Side Roads Entering Work Zones | TA-10g | 616.8.10g - MT | June 2019 |
| Lane Closure on Two-Lane Highways Without Edgelines | TA-11 | 616.8.11 - MT | Jan. 2023 |
| Lane Closure on Two-Lane Highways With Edgelines | TA-12 | 616.8.12 - MT | Jan. 2023 |
| Work in the Center of a Road with Low Traffic Volumes | - | N/A in MoDOT | - |
| Mobile Operation on Two-Lane Highways with Edgelines | TA-17 | 616.8.17 - MT | Jan. 2023 |
| Centerline-Edgeline Striping on Two-Lane Highways | TA-17b | 616.8.17b - MT | Jan. 2016 |
| Work Within the Traveled Way of an Urban Street (see EPG 616.7.11) | |||
| Lane Closure on a Minor Street | - | N/A in MoDOT | - |
| Highway Closure | TA-8 | 616.8.8 - MT | Jan. 2016 |
| Closure of Existing Bridges or Non-Traversable Roads | TA-8a | 616.8.8a - MT, DECM | May 2018 |
| Work Within the Traveled Way at an Intersection and on Sidewalks (see EPG 616.7.13) | |||
| Lane Closure on Near Side of Intersection | TA-21 | 616.8.21 - MT | Jan. 2023 |
| Lane Closure of Right Lane on Far Side of Intersection | TA-22 | 616.8.22 - MT | Jan. 2023 |
| Lane Closure of Left Lane on Far Side of Intersection | TA-23 | 616.8.23 - MT | Jan. 2023 |
| Sidewalk Detour or Diversion | TA-28 | 616.8.28 - MT | Oct. 2017 |
| Crosswalk Closures and Pedestrian Detours | TA-29 | 616.8.29 - MT | Oct. 2017 |
| Half Road Closure on the Far Side of an Intersection | - | Contact district personnel* | - |
| Multiple Lane Closures at an Intersection | - | Contact district personnel* | - |
| Closure in the Center of an Intersection | - | Contact district personnel* | - |
| Closure at the Side of an Intersection | - | Contact district personnel* | - |
| Work Within the Traveled Way of a Multi-Lane, Non-Access Controlled Highway (see EPG 616.7.12) | |||
| Lane Closure on Multi-Lane Undivided Highways | TA-30 | 616.8.30 - MT | Jan. 2023 |
| Operations in Two-Way Left Turn Lane on Multi-Lane | TA-30a | 616.8.30a - MT | Jan. 2016 |
| Lane Closure Using Two-Way Left Turn Lane on Undivided Highways | TA-31 | 616.8.31 - MT | Jan. 2023 |
| Lane Closure on Alternate Passing Lanes | TA-31a | 616.8.31a - MT | Jan. 2023 |
| Lane Closure on Left or Right Lane on Divided Highway | TA-33 | 616.8.33 - MT | Jan. 2023 |
| Mobile Operation on a Divided or Multi-Lane Highways | TA-35 | 616.8.35 - MT | Jan. 2023 |
| Centerline and/or Lane Line Striping on Multi-Lane, Undivided Highways | TA-35a | 616.8.35a - MT | Jan. 2023 |
| Edgeline Striping on Multi-Lane, Undivided Highways | TA-35b | 616.8.35b - MT | Jan. 2023 |
| Lane Line and or Left Edgeline Striping on Divided Highways | TA-35c | 616.8.35c - MT | Jan. 2023 |
| Right Edgeline Striping on Divided Highways | TA-35d | 616.8.35d - MT | Jan. 2023 |
| Work Within the Traveled Way of a Freeway or Expressway (see EPG 616.7.14) | |||
| Lane Closure of Interior Lane on Multi-Lane Highways | TA-37 | 616.8.37 - MT | May 2016 |
| Lane Closure of Interior Lane on Multi-Lane Highways for Capacity | TA-38 | 616.8.38 - MT | May 2016 |
| Lane Closure of Interior Lane on Multi-Lane Divided Highways | TA-38a | 616.8.38a - MT | May 2016 |
| Lane Closure of Interior Lane on Multi-Lane Divided Highways | TA-38b | 616.8.38b - MT | May 2016 |
| Lane Closure of Interior Lane on Multi-Lane Divided Highways | TA-38c | 616.8.38c - MT | May 2016 |
| Median Crossover for an Entrance Ramp | - | Contact district personnel* | - |
| Median Crossover for an Exit Ramp | - | Contact district personnel* | - |
| Work in the Vicinity of an Exit Ramp | TA-42 | 616.8.42 - MT | Jan. 2016 |
| Work on Ramps | TA-43 | 616.8.43 - MT | Jan. 2016 |
| Work in the Vicinity of an Entrance Ramp | TA-44 | 616.8.44 - MT | Jan. 2016 |
| Lane Closure at Interchange | TA-44a | 616.8.44a - MT | Jan. 2016 |
| Work in the Vicinity of a Grade Crossing | TA-46 | 616.8.46 - MT | Sep. 2017 |
| Excavations with Steel Plate or Back Fill - Undivided Highways | TA-47a | 616.8.47a - MT, DECM | Jan. 2016 |
| Excavations with Steel Plate or Back Fill - Divided Highways | TA-47b | 616.8.47b - MT, DECM | Jan. 2016 |
| Intermediate Lane Closure | TA-48 | 616.8.48 - MT, DECM | Jan. 2016 |
| Signs in Narrow Medians | TA-49 | 616.8.49 - MT, DECM | Jan. 2016 |
| Begin-End of Project Signing | TA-50 | 616.8.50 - MT, DECM | Feb. 2017 |
| Temporary Reversible Lane Using Movable Barriers | - | Contact district personnel* | - |
| Sequential Flashing Warning Light (see EPG 616.6.83) | |||
| Sequential Flashing Warning Light | - | 616.6.83 | June 2012 |
| * These typical applications may require additional guidance with the district and referencing to the MUTCD. | |||
616.8.2 Legend for Typical Applications
616.8.3 Examples of Highways
| Divided Highway: Highway with physical separation of traffic in the opposite direction. | ||
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| Undivided Highway: Highway with no physical separation of traffic in the opposite direction. | ||
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616.8.4 Recommended Advance Warning Sign Minimum Spacing
| Speed Limit1, mph | Sign Spacing2, ft. | |
|---|---|---|
| Undivided Highway | Divided Highway | |
| up to 35 | 2003 | 2003 |
| 40 to 45 | 350 | 500 |
| 50 to 55 | 500 | 1000 |
| 60 to 70 | 1000 | SA-1000 SB-1500 SC-2640 |
| 1 Speed limit is based on posted speed limit. | ||
| 2 Sign spacing may be adjusted, normally by increasing it, to accommodate field conditions and visibility. | ||
| 3 For urban low speed, minimum recommended spacing in MUTCD is 100 ft. | ||
616.8.5 Recommended Taper Length and Spacing
| Speed Limit1, mph | Taper Length2, ft. | Channelizing Spacing 3, ft. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder4 (T1) | Lane5 (T2) | Tapers | Buffer/Work Areas | |
| up to 35 | 70 | 245 | 356 | 406 |
| 40 to 45 | 150 | 540 | 406 | 806 |
| 50 to 55 | 185 | 660 | 507 | 807 |
| 60 to 70 | 235 | 840 | 607 | 1207 |
| 1 Speed limit is based on posted speed limit. 2 Taper lengths may be adjusted to accommodate crossroads, curves, intersections, ramps or other geometric features. 3 Channelizer spacing may be reduced to discourage traffic encroachment. 4 Based on 10 ft. shoulder width. 5 Based on 12 ft. lane width. 6 Spacing reduced to 1/2 at intersections. 7 Spacing may be reduced to 1/2 at intersections. | ||||