U-turns Clause Samples

U-turns. U-turns are prohibited on the Thruway with the following exception. Drivers with non-revenue pass plates (where required) and possessing a U-turn Authorization permit may U-turn construction vehicles and equipment at designated crossovers listed in this Proposal. Vehicle operation shall be in accordance with the conditions of the individual permit Authorization. General conditions are given below: a. Vehicles and equipment that will U-turn shall be in compliance with all Federal and State rules and regulations and equipped with a rotating amber beacon which shall be visible from all directions for a minimum of 1000 feet during daylight. Strobe lights will not be allowed. If visibility of the amber beacon is blocked by a portion of the vehicle or equipment, additional beacons shall be provided. b. When a designated crossover is to be used for contract operations, the Contractor shall install a driveway entrance assembly on both right and left shoulders of the traveled way consisting of a 48-inch by 48-inch W2-2 Intersection Warning sign supplemented with a 36-inch by 18-inch NYW5-16 Driveway Entrance plaque with the legend “TRUCKS”. All sign panels shall be black on fluorescent orange. The driveway entrance assemblies shall be installed approximately 1000 feet upstream of the U-turn. All signs shall be covered or removed and stored when not in use. c. For daily ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇-▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be made between 1.5 miles before and 1 mile after a work zone if the work zone includes the closure of the right lane of a two-lane roadway. U-turns may be permitted from and into the work zone when the work zone is in the leftmost lane(s) and a designated crossover exists within the limits of the work zone. d. Any damage to median areas, shoulders and designated U-turns caused by the Contractor’s equipment shall be repaired as directed by and to the satisfaction of the Engineer at no expense to the Thruway Authority. e. U-turns are prohibited within toll plazas. The driver must exit the toll plaza, turn around on the local road system, and then reenter the Thruway. f. Application for U-turn authorization and non-revenue pass plates should be made through the Engineer (after award) or the Division Construction Office (pre-award).”