[Adopted 3-3-2014 by Ord.
No. 264-14]
The purpose of this article is to establish standards for the
requirement of police officers to be present when, in the course of
the opening of the roadbed, paving of the roadbed, trimming of trees
over the right-of-way, trimming of trees on private property, repairs
or construction on public roads or the laying or repairing of sewers,
electrical telephone, gas lines, water or any type of telecommunications
equipment, cable TV or other types of underground utilities or the
installation of aboveground utilities, which would interfere with
the normal or regular flow of traffic within the Town of Rocky Hill,
or the flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic is impeded or displaced.
In all cases, the priority shall be to provide for the safety and
security of the general public and the workers in the work zone must
be present to direct traffic on certain road traffic sites under certain
conditions. These conditions are as follows.
A.
When work to be done on a high-traffic road under this article and/or
placement of any work equipment or work materials on a high-traffic
road interferes with the natural flow of traffic, causing a traffic
safety concern as determined by the Chief of Police or his designee.
(Safety concerns include but are not limited to weather conditions,
visibility, line sight limitations, road surface conditions, gradation,
and curvatures of roadways).
B.
When work to be done on a road not deemed to be a high-traffic road
or adjacent property under this article and/or placement of any work
equipment or work materials on a road not deemed to be a high-traffic
road interferes with the natural flow of traffic causing a traffic
safety concern as determined by the Chief of Police or his designee.
(Safety concerns include but are not limited to weather conditions,
visibility, line sight limitations, road surface conditions, gradation,
and curvatures of roadways).
Whenever work described in § 212-25A is being done on high-traffic roads, the Chief of Police or his designee must be given 48 hours' notice before such work begins. Such notice must include details of the work to be done, the number of police officers required, estimated time table of the project, and the name, title and phone number of the contact person. Final decision as to the number of officers, duration of officers and usage of appropriate traffic control signage is to be made by the Police Chief or his designee prior to the start of work. In the event field conditions change, any changes to the number or duration of officers or signage must be approved by the Police Chief or his designee.
At any time there is construction in any roadway within the
Town of Rocky Hill, a drive-through or passageway shall be maintained
at all times of construction such that emergency vehicles may pass
through or arrive at the construction site.
The costs of the police officer required under this article
shall at all times be borne by the entity or persons doing the work.
A.
During an emergency situation, as recognized by the Police Chief
or his designee (such as major power outages, flooding or severe snowstorm),
when it is not possible to give 48 hours' notice, utility companies
may use their own employees as flagmen or safety officers until such
time as the emergency is over and are exempt from this article.
B.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation shall be exempt from
the provisions of this article when performing work on state highways
and bridges.
C.
The Town of Rocky Hill shall be exempt from the provisions of this
article when performing work on its own streets and bridges.
A.
Person(s) conducting work in violation of any provision of this article
shall be required to cease work and to comply with this article until
work may resume.
B.
After such notice, the person in violation of any provision of this
article will be subject to the assessment of a fine of $100 per day
for each day work is being done, and required to remove all equipment,
materials, and personnel from the roadway.
High-traffic roads are as follows:
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Bailey Road
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Brook Street
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Capital Boulevard
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Century Hills Drive
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Chapin Avenue
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Charter Road
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Church Street
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Cobey Road
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Cold Spring Road
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Cromwell Avenue
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Dividend Road
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Elm Street
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Falcon Ridge Drive
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Fern Street
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Forest Street
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France Street
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Gilbert Avenue
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Glastonbury Avenue
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Grimes Road
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Hayes Road
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Henkel Way
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Main Street
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Maple Street
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Marshall Road
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Meadow Road
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New Britain Avenue
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New Road
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Old Forge Road
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Old Main Street
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Orchard Street
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Parsonage Street
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Pratt Street
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Silas Deane Highway
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Town Line Road
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Trinity Ridge Drive
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Valley View Road
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Waters Avenue
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West Street
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Westerly Terrace
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Woodfield Crossing
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