SP-1281 - Guide To Safe Road Works

Petroleum Development Oman L.L.C.
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December 2009 Filing key: 1281
Engineering Specification for Safe Road Works
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Engineering Specification for Safe Road Works Version 2.0
Authorised For Issue December 2009
Signed: ...................................................
Ali Nasser Al Jahadhamy, UIB/4 (UEC)
CFDH, Civil Engineering
The following is a brief summary of the most recent revisions to this document. Details of all
revisions prior to these are held on file by the issuing department.
Version Date Author Scope / Remarks

No.
Revision 0 Nov ‘94 BEZ/5 First Issue as PDO-ERD-17-08
Version 1.0 December Ali Nasser Al Converted to Specification as per

‘04 Jahadhamy, TTO/2 PDO policy and minor changes to
(UEC) the text
Version 2.0 December Ali Nasser Al Specification updated
‘09 Jahadhamy, UIB/4
(UEC)
December 2009 Page 1 SP-1281

Version 2.0 Engineering Specification for Safe Road Works
Contents
1.0 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 5

1.1 Purpose............................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 User Guidelines ................................................................................................................ 5
1.3 Changes to the Specification ............................................................................................ 5
1.4 Units of Measurement ...................................................................................................... 6
1.5 Applicable Standards, Specifications and Codes ............................................................. 6
1.5.1 PDO Standards ................................................................................................ 6
1.5.2 Omani Standards ............................................................................................. 6
1.5.3 International Standards .................................................................................... 6
1.6 Compliance with Standards .............................................................................................. 6
2.0 Scope ..................................................................................................................................... 7

2.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Basic Requirements for Safe Road Works ....................................................................... 7
2.2.1 Working Space ................................................................................................ 7
2.2.2 Safety Zone ..................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Principles ......................................................................................................................... 8
2.3.1 Planning .......................................................................................................... 8
2.3.2 Personnel Visibility......................................................................................... 8
2.3.3 Vehicle Visibility ............................................................................................ 8
2.3.4 Sign Fixing ...................................................................................................... 8
2.3.5 Sign Visibility ................................................................................................. 8
2.3.6 Signs on 2-way Roads ..................................................................................... 8
2.3.7 Surplus Signs .................................................................................................. 8
2.4 Basic Signs & Equipment ................................................................................................ 9
2.4.1 Advance Signs ................................................................................................. 9
2.4.2 Cones & Lamps ............................................................................................... 9
2.4.3 Keep Right & Keep Left Signs ...................................................................... 10
2.4.4 Traffic Barrier................................................................................................ 10
2.4.5 Pedestrian Barriers ........................................................................................ 10
2.4.6 Tape Barriers ................................................................................................. 10
2.4.7 Additional Areas Requiring Signs ................................................................. 11
2.4.8 End Signs ...................................................................................................... 11
2.5 Additional Requirements................................................................................................ 11
2.6 Sign Lighting & Reflectorisation ................................................................................... 11
2.6.1 Sign Lighting ................................................................................................. 11
2.6.2 Reflectorisation ............................................................................................. 12
2.6.3 Stop/Go Boards ............................................................................................. 12
2.7 Situations Requiring Clarification ................................................................................. 12
2.8 Signing for Pedestrian & Vehicular Traffic.................................................................... 13
2.8.1 Parking .......................................................................................................... 13
2.8.2 Advance Signing............................................................................................ 13
2.8.3 Access to the Work Site ................................................................................ 13
2.9 Traffic Control ............................................................................................................... 13
2.9.1 Reduced Road Widths ................................................................................... 13
2.9.2 Type of Control ............................................................................................. 14
2.9.3 Traffic Control by 'Give & Take' System ....................................................... 14
2.9.4 Traffic Control by Priority Signs ................................................................... 14
2.9.5 Traffic Control by Stop/Go Boards ............................................................... 15
2.9.6 Traffic may be controlled manually using Stop/Go Boards ........................... 15
2.9.7 Traffic Control by Portable Traffic Signals ................................................... 15
2.10 Works on Footways Alternative .......................................................................... 15
2.10.1 Alternative Ways for Pedestrians................................................................... 15
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2.10.2 Pedestrian Safety ........................................................................................... 16

2.10.3 Barriers .......................................................................................................... 16
2.10.4 Deep Excavations........................................................................................... 16
2.10.5 Safety Zones for Works on Footways ............................................................ 16
2.11 Works on 2-Lane Single Carriageway Roads ...................................................... 16
2.11.1 Parked Vehicle............................................................................................... 17
2.11.2 Reduced Road Widths ................................................................................... 17
2.11.3 Setting out Works for Two Lane Carriage Way ............................................. 17
2.12 Works at Pedestrian Crossings ............................................................................ 17
2.13 Work at Road Junctions ...................................................................................... 17
2.14 Works at Permanent Traffic Signalled Road Junctions (i.e. Traffic Lights) ........ 18
2.14.1 Approaches to the Traffic Signalled Road Junctions ..................................... 18
2.14.2 Works At Traffic Signals ............................................................................... 18
2.15 Works at Roundabouts ........................................................................................ 18
2.15.1 Entrances & Exits of Roundabouts................................................................ 18
2.15.2 Circulatory Areas of Roundabouts................................................................. 18
2.16 Mobile Works on Blacktop Roads ...................................................................... 18
2.17 Mobile Works on Graded Roads ......................................................................... 19
2.17.1 Re-grading Works on Graded Roads ............................................................. 19
2.17.2 Re-sheeting Works on Graded Roads ............................................................ 22
2.17.3 Other Mobil Road Works on Graded Roads .................................................. 23
2.18 CHECK LIST ...................................................................................................... 23
2.18.1 Check List - Before Starting Work ................................................................ 23
2.18.2 Check List - When Work is in Progress......................................................... 24
2.18.3 Check List - When Work is Complete ........................................................... 24
Appendices ............................................................................................................................... 25
Appendix A: Glossary of Definitions & Abbreviations ........................................................ 26
A.1 General Definitions & Terminology .................................................................... 26
A.2 Site Layout Definitions ....................................................................................... 27
A.3 Abbreviations ...................................................................................................... 27
Appendix B: Tables .............................................................................................................. 28
Table 1 - Safety Zones Clearances ............................................................................ 28
Table 2 - Reduced Road Widths ............................................................................... 28
Table 3 - Size & Sighting Distances of Signs & Cones ............................................ 29
Appendix C: Signs, Signboards, Equipments & Layout for Road Works ............................ 31
C.1 List of Figures for Basic Signs & Signboards for Road Works .......................... 31
Figure 1 – Basic Signs & Equipments ...................................................................... 32
Figure 2 – Additional Signs ...................................................................................... 33
Figure 3 – Supplementary Plates ............................................................................... 34
Figure 4 – Permitted Combinations of Signs & Supplementary Plates ..................... 35
C.2 List of Figures for Signs & Layout Drawings for Various Road Works ............. 36
Figure 6 – Basic Equipment site Layout ................................................................... 37
Figure 7 – Basic equipment site layout with vehicle ................................................. 38
Figure 8 – Basic Signs Site Layout ........................................................................... 39
Figure 9 – Traffic Control by “Give & Take” System ............................................... 40
Figure 10 – Traffic control by priority signs ............................................................. 41
Figure 11 – Traffic Control by Stop/Go Boards........................................................ 42
Figure 12 – Traffic Control by Portable Traffic Signals ........................................... 43
Figure 13 – Works on Footways ............................................................................... 44
Figure 14 – Works on Footways with Temporary Footway in Carriageway.............. 45
Figure 15 – Works on 2-lane single carriageway (conspicuous vehicle) ................... 46
Figure 16 - Works in Centre of 2-lane Single Carriageway ...................................... 47
Figure 17 – Works at Pedestrian Crossings .............................................................. 48
Figure 18 – Works at approaches (near) to the Road Junctions ................................ 49
Figure 19 – Works at Road Junctions ....................................................................... 50
Figure 20 – Works at Traffic Signals ........................................................................ 51

Figure 21 – Repairs to Graded Roads Works – Double Detour................................ 52

Figure 22 – Re-sheeting Graded Roads past rock outcrops – Double Detour .......... 53
Figure 23 – Graded Roads Works – Re-sheeting Single Detour............................... 54
Appendix D: SP User - Comment Form............................................................................... 55

1.0 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to specify the “Engineering Specifications for Road Signs
& Setting Out for the safe road works”. This specification is intended for the use of PDO
and its nominated Consultants and Contractors for the development and operation of
Company facilities.
This specification is intended to:
- Set the Company standards for facilities along the facilities life cycle.
- Disseminate and record facilities related information, experience and

procedures.
1.2 User Guidelines
This Specification supersedes SP-1281 Version 1.0 “Specification for Safe Road Works –
Engineering Guidelines”. Other than the conversion or formatting, the following are the
main changes to this document.
- Applicable Standards, Specifications and Codes are revised.
This document gives only the Engineering specifications and requirements for the signing and
guarding of the road works for the current speed restriction of 80 km/h roads.
For the speed more than 80 km/h, the User shall refer to Oman Highway Design Manual and
other appropriate standards as listed in section 1.5.
This document does not cover every situation that may occur, but most of the common ones
are shown. Signs, equipments layout and details shown in this document are the latest at the
time of preparation. It is the responsibility of the user to verify and obtain the latest Signs &
equipment layout details from the Company.
For additional signs and signboard requirements, the User shall refer SP-1284, Specification
for Signs & Signs Boards – Standard Signs Catalogue.
For all HSE requirements, the User shall refer the CP-122 ‘Code of Practice for Health,
Safety and Environmental Protection’ and other documents referenced therein.
The User should consult the Company Site Representative if there is any doubt about the
correct procedure and further requirements if any.
1.3 Changes to the Specification
Owner of this document is the Corporate Functional Discipline Head (CFDH) of Civil
Engineering. Any User of this document, who encounters an inaccuracy or ambiguity, is
requested to notify the CFDH using the SP user-comment form provided in Appendix-D.
Reviews and modifications or changes to the specification will normally be made by the
CFDH every four years or earlier when justified.

1.4 Units of Measurement
In general, SI Units of measurement shall apply. In addition, the following are used in this
document.
Dimensions in millimetres : mm
Distances in metres and kilometres : m, km
Speed in kilometres per hour : km/h
1.5 Applicable Standards, Specifications and Codes
This specification shall be used in conjunction with the latest revisions of the following
Standards, Specifications and Codes.
1.5.1 PDO Standards
SP-1279 : Specification for Civil & Building Construction
SP-1285 : Specification for Civil & Building’s Utility Services
SP-1284 : Specification for Signs & Signboards – Standard

Signs Catalogue
AVME List : List of Approved Vendors for Materials &

Equipments for Civil Products (Section 10 & 11)
1.5.2 Omani Standards
Highway Design Manual : Sultanate of Oman – Ministry of Communications
General Specification for : Sultanate of Oman – Ministry of Communications

Roads
Street Name Signs : The Sultanate of Oman, Directorate General of

Technical Affairs, Capital Municipality, Dept. of
Inspection, Street Naming & Property Numbering
Royal Oman Police : Bye-Laws & Ordinances
1.5.3 International Standards
Safer Road Works Ahead : Department of Transport, UK.
1.6 Compliance with Standards
Any deviations from this part of Specifications shall be subject to Company approval and
shall be advised in writing to the Owner.
In all cases, the Company determine the adequacy of the design carried out and works
executed by the Contractor in accordance with this Specifications.

2.0 Scope
2.1 General
This document gives Engineering specifications for the road works signing and guarding of
all PDO roads. It is a requirement that appropriate signs and markings shall be installed on
roads, whether the road works is small or big, so that the users of the road are fully informed
of the works ahead. Road Repair / Construction Supervisors and their workers have an
important responsibility to ensure that all road works are safe and that drivers and pedestrians
are well informed in advance about the size and nature of any obstruction.
2.2 Basic Requirements for Safe Road Works
2.2.1 Working Space
Contractor shall ensure that enough working space is available at the works area (see
Appendix A for definitions) for the movement and operation of the plant (e.g., swinging of
jibs and excavator arms) is clear of passing traffic and is not encroaching into the safety zone.
2.2.2 Safety Zone
The area to be marked of with cones shall include the works area, working space and safety
zone. The safety zone shall comprise the following:
1. The length of the lead-in taper of cones (T): varies with the speed limit and the width of
the works as given in Table 3.
2. The long ways clearance (L): the length between the end of the lead-in taper off cones
(T) and the working space. (L) Varies with the speed limit as given in Table 1 and Figures 6
& 7.
3. The sideways clearance (S): the width between the working, space and moving traffic.
(S) Varies with the speed limit as given Table 1 and Figures 6 & 7.
Working space and safety zones shall be provided when personnel are present, but may be
reduced in size when the site becomes unoccupied to give less obstruction to traffic.
However, if pedestrians are diverted into the carriageway, a safety zone shall be provided at
all times between the pedestrian barrier and the line of cones for traffic.
The safety zone shall not be used as a work area or for storing plant or materials. Contractor
shall ensure that their Workers shall not enter the safety zone in the normal course of work.
Materials and equipment shall not be placed in the safety zone.
Workers should only need to enter the zone to maintain cones and other road signs. Figure
6 and 7 (See Appendix C) together with Table 1 (See Appendix B) gives
- The minimum dimensions of the safety zones.
- The arrangement of the works area, working space and safety zone for a
typical site.

2.3 Principles
2.3.1 Planning
It is the responsibility of road workers and their supervisors to fully sign and guard road
works safely. Time should be taken to plan how work will be done and the equipment
required to achieve maximum safety for both road workers and users.
2.3.2 Personnel Visibility
Whether working on-site or only visiting the Works, personnel should wear a high-Visibility
jacket, and shall wear safety boots and helmet at all times. In addition, other protective
clothing / equipment, may be needed (goggles etc.).
2.3.3 Vehicle Visibility
The works vehicle being used to store and deliver the Road Works Signs, should be painted
in a conspicuous colour of high Visibility, and shall be fitted with a roof-mounted amber
beacon.
2.3.4 Sign Fixing
Sacks of sand (or similar) shall be used to secure the signs and guarding equipment, so that
they cannot be blown over or dislodged by passing traffic. Kerbstones, stones, concrete
blocks or other similar weights shall not be used for this purpose since they may be
dangerous if hit by moving traffic.
The first sign shall be placed far enough away from the Works, given as distance (D) in
Table 3 (Refer appendix B) to give adequate early warning of the roadwork hazard. Only
approved signs shall be used and shall be placed correctly. Signs shall be checked regularly
for position, damage or dirt.
In cases where the road works make it impossible for drivers to follow permanent
traffic signs, formal notification to the Company Site Representative is necessary, as
such signs may well need to be covered.
2.3.5 Sign Visibility
Some signs require being reflecterised and adequately lit after dark (see Section 2.6 of this
document).
The Company Site Representative shall be consulted at times of poor visibility or bad
weather as additional signs, or the suspension of the work, may be required.
2.3.6 Signs on 2-way Roads
On a 2-way road, the signs should be set out for traffic in both directions.
2.3.7 Surplus Signs
Signs or guarding equipment no longer required either during, or on completion of the work,
shall be removed immediately.

2.4 Basic Signs & Equipment
Whether the works are small or large, on the ground or overhead, lasting hours or months, all
road works shall give the same basic warning and information (see figure 1 and 4 in
Appendix C).
2.4.1 Advance Signs
The “Road works ahead” sign is the first sign to be seen by the
driver, and therefore shall be placed well before the works. Size
and minimum distance from the works will vary with the type of
road and speed limit (see table 3 in Appendix B). A range of
distance is given to allow the sign to be placed in the most
convenient position with regard to available space and visibility
for drivers.
The “Carriageway Narrows ahead” sign warns drivers which

side of the carriageway is obstructed and shall be located
midway between the first sign and the beginning of the taper of
cones guarding the Works.
2.4.2 Cones & Lamps
A line of Traffic Cones (coloured with red and white strips)

shall be provided to guide traffic past the Works and Road
Danger Lamps shall be provided at night in poor daytime
visibility and bad weather. Details of the location and spacing of
signs, cones and lamps are given in Table 3 in Appendix B.
Road Danger Lamps shall not be higher than 1.2m above the
road. Road Danger Lamps shall be used a shown in Table 4
below:
Note: Wooden Posts or any other suitable supports shall be used

to elevate the Road Danger Lamps.
Table 4 - Road Danger Lamps
Type of lamp Conditions of Use
1. Flashing lamp (120 to Only to be used when all the following conditions
150 flashes per minute) apply:
The speed limit is 50km/h or less
The Road Danger Lamps is within 50m of an

illuminated street lamp.
2. Steady lamp To be used when conditions in 1 above do not apply:

on any road with or without street lighting.

2.4.3 Keep Right & Keep Left Signs
Keep left or, if appropriate, Keep Right signs,

of the same size as the Road Works advance
warning sign, shall be provided at the beginning
and end of the in taper of cones.
2.4.4 Traffic Barrier
A Traffic Barrier (coloured with red and

white strips) shall be provided at the end of
the lead-in taper, within the corned-off
area, to indicate the width of the works site. Min 900 mm
The barrier shall face oncoming traffic. A
barrier is not required if a conspicuous
vehicle is present (see Figure 7).
2.4.5 Pedestrian Barriers
Excavations shall be fenced-off, using

Pedestrian Barriers (coloured with red and
white strips), along the sides where pedestrians
would normally have access allowing sufficient
clearance to prevent them falling into the hole.
Barriers shall be located so that they cannot be
knocked over. With long excavations, several
properly supported posts (which can be made of
timber) shall be linked together to form a
continuous barrier.
2.4.6 Tape Barriers
Red and white tape barriers, with

independent free standing supports, may be
used in addition to, but not instead of Traffic
and Pedestrian Barriers to complete the
isolation of the working space around the
works.

Alternatively, metal stakes (rebar or similar)

may be utilised by hammering into the
ground, however they are only acceptable if
the top end is properly machine bent (in a
complete loop) to avoid sharp edges.
2.4.7 Additional Areas Requiring Signs
Other obstructions, e.g. spoil, plant and pedestrian footways, which are not already within the
working space, shall be signed and guarded separately with tape barriers.
2.4.8 End Signs
An “end of road works” sign shall be

provide beyond the road works, or
beyond two or more consecutive Road
Work sites grouped together.
2.5 Additional Requirements
Additional signing, guarding and traffic control equipment may be required because of the
location and nature of the work.
Warning signs may have to be duplicated on both sides of the road, e.g. where the signs on
the right-hand side may be blocked out by heavy traffic.
Signs used on an illuminated road that has a speed limit of 50km/h or more shall be directly
illuminated when the street lighting is switched on (see figure 5).
The road width and traffic volume at the work site may require traffic control (see Section 2.9
on this document).
2.6 Sign Lighting & Reflectorisation
2.6.1 Sign Lighting
The sign shown in figure 5 and any plates used with them shall be directly illuminated at
night when all of the following conditions apply:
- The speed limit is 50km/h or more
- There is street lighting, and this street lighting is illuminated
- The sign is within 50 m of a street light.

Figure 5 – Sign Illumination
2.6.2 Reflectorisation
The sign shown in figure 5, and any plates used with them, do not require direct light at
night if any of the conditions given in Section 2.6.1 above do not apply, and the signs are
reflectorised.
All other signs and places used at night, except the Direction of Temporary Pedestrian
Route sign and Information Boards shall be reflectorised.
2.6.3 Stop/Go Boards
Stop/Go Boards (shown in Figure 2) shall be directly lit at night.
2.7 Situations Requiring Clarification
Supervisors shall always consult the Company Site Representative
- Either - when a works situation arises which is not covered in this guideline,
- Or - when clarification of the correct procedure is required.
Problem areas might include:
- Where the Company or ROP restricts work to certain times of the day.
- When the Works make it impossible for drivers to follow the permanent
traffic signs.
- At times of poor visibility or bad weather conditions when additional signs

may be required or the work suspended.
- When stronger than normal barriers are required (excavations > 1.2 in).

- Whether traffic control is required and the type appropriate.
- When tailbacks occur at portable traffic signals.
- Where a width of at least 3.25 in cannot be provided.
- When the road works affect a pedestrian crossing and the crossing has to be
taken out of action by the Company or ROP.
- Where it may be necessary to close a road and therefore provide a diversion

route other than that shown in Figures 21 & 22 for re-grading and re-
sheeting of graded roads.
- Works at roundabouts.
- Works near the junction of roads joining and leaving high-speed roads.
- Works near to areas with children.
2.8 Signing for Pedestrian & Vehicular Traffic
2.8.1 Parking
The vehicle delivering the road signs shall be parked safely before signs are unloaded or set
up. In cases where off the road parking is not available, the vehicle shall be located so as to
be seen clearly by other drivers, first of all by switching on roof-mounted amber beacon.
If possible, signs shall be placed so as not to obstruct vehicles or pedestrians. In cases where
there is no street lighting, a Road Danger Lamp should be placed alongside signs, which
are on, or partly on, a footway to warn pedestrians at night.
2.8.2 Advance Signing
The distances for the advance signs shall be selected from Table 3. In cases where there is
limited visibility on the approach to the proposed works site, e.g. on a sharp bend, dip in the
road or on the brow of a hill, extra advance signs shall be provided, and shall be placed as a
first step.
2.8.3 Access to the Work Site
When setting out the signing and coning, provision shall be made for receiving deliveries,
supervisors' vehicles etc. The coned-off area may need to be larger than would be required for
the Works alone. Entrances and exits from and to the road may have to be provided.
Vehicle roof-mounted amber beacons shall be switched on before signalling to enter the
Works to ensure that other drivers will not be misled into entering the coned-off area. Hazard
warning lights shall not be used when entering or leaving a site as they may confuse other
road users.
2.9 Traffic Control
2.9.1 Reduced Road Widths
Reduced Road widths when passing the Works (W) shall be as shown in Table 2. In cases
where the minimum width for 2-way traffic is not available, the cones shall be placed to
reduce the carriageway for 1-way traffic and control provided.

2.9.2 Type of Control
Supervisors shall establish if and what type of traffic control is required.
Requirements shall be based on:
- The road width available, and whether any further reductions can be made to
the widths given above.
- The traffic volume.
- Whether or not drivers can see oncoming traffic beyond the Works.
Traffic Control with Flags shall be avoided with its use only permitted in emergencies. Arm
movements shall not be used at any time.
2.9.3 Traffic Control by 'Give & Take' System
The 'Give & Take' system (where vehicles take it in turn to pass the road works on the basis
of courtesy) shall only be used when the work is taking place on a road where any of the
following apply:
- there is a total 2-way traffic flow of less than 15 vehicles counted over 3
minutes (300 vehicles per hour),
- less than 15 heavy goods vehicles pass the Works site per hour the speed
limit is 50 km/h or under,
- the length of the Works from the start of the lead-in taper to the end of the
exit taper is not more than 40 m.
- Drivers approaching from either direction can see both ends of the site.
For Layout details see Figure 9 in Appendix C.
2.9.4 Traffic Control by Priority Signs
Priority Signs should be used when:
The two-way traffic flow is less than 30 vehicles counted

over 3 minutes (600 vehicles per hour).
The length of the works from the start of the lead-in taper
to the end of the exit taper is 80m or less,
Drivers approaching from either direction can see through the site from a point 50m
before the coned off area to a point 50m beyond the end of the coning
Priority should be given to:
Either – Vehicles in the un-obstructed lane, which goes past the works, Or – Vehicles going
up a steep gradient.

The priority signs shall be faced in opposite directions. For the layout details see Figure 10
in Appendix C.
2.9.5 Traffic Control by Stop/Go Boards
For Layout details see Figure 11 in Appendix C.
2.9.6 Traffic may be controlled manually using Stop/Go Boards
Stop/Go Boards shall be operated at the both ends of the works, unless the lane passing the
road works is less than 20m long and is straight, in which case only a single Stop/Go Board
is required, operating at one end or in the middle. 2-way radios may be required to help with
traffic control.
The operator showing Go to traffic should change the direction of traffic flow by reversing
the board to show Stop. Adequate time for clearance of vehicles in the lane passing the road
works should be allowed before the other board is reversed to show Go.
2.9.7 Traffic Control by Portable Traffic Signals
Portable Traffic Signals may be used for traffic control at most sites, which have a length of
300 in or less. However, it should be ensured that the exit from the restricted length of road
does not become blocked, resulting in tailbacks stopping traffic travelling in the opposite
direction from moving when the lights change to green. Traffic control of greater than 300 m
require road closure and separate diversions, detours, etc.,
The use of Portable Traffic Signals is subject to Company, Site Representative

approval (who shall seek advice from the Company Road Safety Focal Point).
Traffic signal timings shall be correctly set up to correspond to the length of the Works.
Stop/Go boards shall be made available in case the Portable Traffic Signals break down.
For the layout details see Figure 12 in Appendix C.
2.10 Works on Footways Alternative
2.10.1 Alternative Ways for Pedestrians
In cases where a footway or part of a footway is closed, an alternative safe route for
pedestrians shall be provided. Additional equipment may be required. Pedestrian access to
facilities shall always be provided. Temporary Pedestrian ways should not be less than 1m
wide and, where possible, should be 1.5m or wider.
Pedestrians shall not be diverted onto an unguarded carriageway. If the temporary footway is
in the carriageway, the approach shall be guarded and signed. A typical layout is shown on
Figure 13.
Signs and guards shall be placed before the footway is blocked.

2.10.2 Pedestrian Safety
No danger to pedestrians, from falling objects, falling over or bumping into anything, shall be
ensured. Scaffolding shall be marked with white bands at eye level and a minimum of 2.1 m
headroom allowed. Kerb ramps or raised footways shall be provided.
2.10.3 Barriers
Pedestrian Barriers shall be used to mark out temporary footways. Rigid barriers shall be
used to protect pedestrians from traffic, excavations, plant or materials. Road Danger
Lamps shall be provided at the ends of the barriers at night.
Pedestrian Barriers should have:
- hand rails between 1.0 and 1.2m above ground level.
- tapping rails fixed with the lower edge, approximately 150mm above the
ground.
In cases where covers are to be removed from constantly attended underground chambers or
manholes, barriers with a handrail fixed no lower than 0.8m above ground level may be used.
In this case, the barrier shall be large enough to enclose the opening and cover.
Tape Barriers may be used in areas other than the above.
2.10.4 Deep Excavations
For excavations deeper than 1.2m stronger barriers shall be provided.
2.10.5 Safety Zones for Works on Footways
In cases where the works are closer to the kerb than the width of the Sideways Clearance (S),
given in Section 2.2.2 of this document, a safety zone shall be provided in the carriageway.
Figure 8 gives guidance on the approach to signing and guarding of the Safety Zone.
2.11 Works on 2-Lane Single Carriageway Roads
The basic layout shown on Figure 4 should be used for the approach signing and guarding
except in cases where:
There is a conspicuous vehicle on the approach to the Works. The vehicle shall be visible to
drivers for a minimum of 25m. In this case, a Traffic Barrier is only required to protect
pedestrians.
- there is a conspicuous vehicle, with a roof-mounted beacon in continuous

use at Works on a road where:
- there is a total 2-way traffic flow of less than 15 vehicles counted over 3
minutes (300 vehicles per hour),
- less than 15 heavy goods vehicles pass the works site per hour,
- the speed limit is 50 km/h or under.
In this case, as long as drivers can see the beacon clearly from at least 50m in either direction,
the Road Works ahead and Road Narrows signs are not required in advance of the Works.
However, the taper of traffic cones and the Keep Left/Right signs are still required.

2.11.1 Parked Vehicle
In cases where a vehicle is parked in front of the Works to give some physical protection, a
minimum distance of 5m shall be provided between the vehicle and the working space.
The Long-ways Clearance (L) shall be measured from the end of the leading-taper to the part
of the vehicle which faces the traffic. The vehicle should be parked so the back is facing the
Works.
2.11.2 Reduced Road Widths
Minimum road widths and traffic control shall be as given in Table 2.
The Company Site Representative shall be consulted if a Width of at least 3.25m on both
sides of a site, which is in the middle of a road, cannot be provided.
It may be possible to reduce the traffic lanes to a width of 3.0m or to close one side
completely and set-up traffic control on the other side.
2.11.3 Setting out Works for Two Lane Carriage Way
A typical layout, including signing, for works with conspicuous vehicle on the side of 2-lane
carriageway is shown on Figure 15. Similarly, a typical layout for works in the centre of a 2-
lane carriageway is shown Figure 16.
2.12 Works at Pedestrian Crossings
In cases where a pedestrian crossing cannot be used, or where the studs and/or stripes have
been removed or blocked, the crossing shall be made inoperable by:
- Providing barriers across pedestrian accesses to the crossing.
- Providing signs showing Crossing Not In Use located so as to face

pedestrian on both sides of the road.
- Switching off the light signals, if any, and providing Traffic Signal Failure
signs in the direction of approaching traffic.
- Extinguishing or covering ‘Zebra’ crossing globes.
In case where the Works spread into one or both sides of a double crossing which has a
central refuge, both crossings shall be closed. For the Layout details see Figure 17 in
Appendix C.
2.13 Work at Road Junctions
2-way traffic shall be kept flowing past the works, if possible. If not possible, then a
diversion route may be required.
In cases where the works are on a side road, Road

Works signs with arrow plates shall be provided on the
main road. Figure 18 shows a typical layout.

Figure 19 shows a typical layout for Works on or near

the far side of a junction. In this case, the taper of
cones should be taken up to the approach side of the
junction. Cones near the junction mouth should ensure
that drivers turn right smoothly.
2.14 Works at Permanent Traffic Signalled Road Junctions (i.e. Traffic

Lights)
2.14.1 Approaches to the Traffic Signalled Road Junctions
A works site on the approach to a ‘traffic signalled junction’ can cause significant disruption
to the traffic flow at the junction.
In such cases, the Company Site Representative shall be consulted, as an adjustment to

the timing of the traffic signals may be required.
2.14.2 Works At Traffic Signals
In cases where traffic signals are being used but they are not operating, Failure of Traffic
Signals signs shall be provided on all approaches.
Figure 20 shows the guarding and signing for Works where signals are on all-purpose, single
carriageway, urban roads with a 50-km/h or less speed limit.
Figure 20A Work at an island signal when there is no works vehicle present
Figure 20B Work at an island signal where a conspicuously coloured vehicle,

with operating roof-mounted beacon, can be seen clearly
Figure 20C Work at a kerbside signal where a conspicuously coloured

vehicle, with operating roof-mounted beacon, can be seen clearly
2.15 Works at Roundabouts
Works at or near roundabouts can only take place after a lot of preplanning and liaison with
the Company Site Representative (who shall seek advice from road Safety Focal Point).
2.15.1 Entrances & Exits of Roundabouts
2-way traffic shall be kept flowing past the Works if possible. If this is not possible, the
Company Site Representative shall be consulted, as a diversion route may be required.
2.15.2 Circulatory Areas of Roundabouts
Traffic should be kept moving. If this is not possible, the Company Site Representative
shall be consulted, as a diversion route may be required.
For emergency works, the Company Site Representative shall be informed.
2.16 Mobile Works on Blacktop Roads
Mobile works include:
- continuous mobile operations.

- operations which involve movement and periodic stops and short duration
static works.
- minor works, often on utilities and building services, carried out from a
single vehicle or a small number of vehicles.
Work shall be carried out when there is good visibility and during periods of low risk.
The Company Site Representative shall be informed in cases where work is to take place in
the centre of the carriageway and the traffic has to pass on either side of the vehicle/works.
Basic Requirements
Vehicles should:
- be conspicuous
- have a roof-mounted beacon operating
- Display a Keep Left/Right sign to drivers approaching on the same side of

the carriageway, indicating which side to pass on. Table 3 gives the minimum
size of the sign.
Additional Static Signs
Additional Static Signs shall be provided in cases where:
- the works vehicle cannot be seen clearly because of hills, or bends in the
road.
- traffic may build up.
- there is not enough space for traffic to move past the works vehicle(s).
- the vehicle is slow moving or is required to make periodic stops.
In cases like those above Road Works signs shall be provided with appropriate
supplementary plates. Road Narrows signs, with Single File Traffic plates shall also be
displayed to drivers approaching in each direction. Work should not be carried out further
than I km from these signs.
In cases where work is taking place across a junction, a ‘Road Works Ahead’ sign should
be displayed to drivers approaching on a side road.
2.17 Mobile Works on Graded Roads
2.17.1 Re-grading Works on Graded Roads
Re-grading work is a continuous mobile operation of one or more mechanical road graders
working on existing graded roads (with or without water bowsers; with or without rollers).
Where material is obtained from and deposited to the windrows at the side of the road (it
does not include re-sheeting operations - see Section 2.17.2), and therefore road works
signage is required.
In general, regrading works on graded roads involve either the temporary partial closure of
sections of the road, or the temporary total closure of sections of road. Whilst the former
will allow traffic, in single file, to continue to use the road, the latter will require either the

road to be closed off, with alternative route signs being placed at appropriate road junctions
at opposite ends of the works, or the traffic (those with four-wheel drive capacity) will be
temporarily required to go off the road and circumvent the works area.
The option of having properly constructed traffic detours along side the road is not normally
available. Those vehicles without four wheel drive capacity wheel, either have to turn back
(all assuming that there is sufficient space to execute such a manoeuvre safely and find an
alternative route, or wait until it is safe to pass the grading team on the road.
To warn road users that road grading is in progress, a combination sign shall be used as
shown below. This can either be set up or on a static tripod which is periodically relocated as
required, or fitted on the back of a works pick up for quick sign erection, (see Signs Delivery
Vehicle; Section 2.3.3). If the later method is used, the vehicle shall be safely parked to the
side of the road in clear view of oncoming traffic; under no circumstances are such vehicles
allowed to move with the boards erected.
Sign is made up of HS-

205, details found in
SP-1284, which is
slightly modified to
read CAUTION Road
Grading Ahead, Slow
Down – Pass Safely,
as well as the Road

Works Ahead, HS024
and the Hazard Ahead
sign HS029 and fixed
on a single hinged
board.
The top section of the sign is hinged so that it is lowered/fastened when not in use. The
backside of the top section is painted the same as the colour of the vehicle. When the board is
in use the vehicle shall be stationary.

Additional signs may need to be provided if road surface conditions during re-grading
dictates:-
If through watering the Works the road is likely to become

slippery, appropriate signage shall be used to indicate this
hazard.
Also, if during the Works, between grading and rolling, sections

of the road (being used for access) have excessive loose
chippings, appropriate signage shall be used to indicate this
hazard.
Either one of the above signs can be added to the combination board, by replacement of the
hazard warning sign:
Sign is made up of HS-

205, details found in
SP-1284, which is
slightly modified to
read CAUTION Road
Grading Ahead, Slow
Down – Pass Safely,
as well as the Road

Works Ahead, HS024
and the Hazard Ahead
sign HS029 and fixed
on a single hinged
board.
Because of the need to periodically move the signs, no more than 5km of graded roads shall
be re graded any one time. On completion of a portion of the re grading works the signs shall
be moved and relocated to their new position before commencement of the works.
If Road Repair Works, which includes such works as the filling up of potholes, etc., are
likely to cause a safety hazard to either the Road User or the Repair Crew doing the repair. A
temporary Double Detour, using the hard shoulders of the road, shall be implemented as
shown on Figure 21. The width of the lanes of such a detour shall be a minimum of 3 metres,
and the entire length of Works shall be marked off with cones as shown on Figure 21. Single
contra flow system shall be avoided.

2.17.2 Re-sheeting Works on Graded Roads
In general, re-sheeting works on graded roads involve the temporary total closure of sections
of the road being worked on, hence alternatives have to be established for road users, as
follows (in order of preference):
- detour by alternative existing road(s),
- detour by temporarily established road.
In both instances the detour route shall be clearly marked and sign posted.
In general, the option of constructing separate Double Detours in unrestricted terrain

(which consists of two parallel one way temporary roads constricted on each side of the road
being re sheeted) is not permitted.
In restricted terrain and under special circumstances, say, due to:
1. limited working space created by, large rock outcrops, hill cuttings and deep wadi
beds
2. the likely high cost in forming supplementary temporary road embankments
3. restrictions formed by buildings/ walls/ trees/ etc.,
Double Detours are permitted, however these are formed in part by the hard shoulder of the
road and in part by extra road material being added such that the resulting detour has a
minimum-n width of 4 metres (see Figure 22). In such cases extra warning signs shall be
used to reduce traffic speeds along the detour, also the entire length of the Works shall be
marked off with cones as shown on Figure 22.
The use of a contra flow system (where traffic, in both directions, use the same single detour,
of limited width, and controlled by "Stop / Go Boards") along the hard shoulder, should be
avoided, and shall only be used if the length of the Works, from the start of the taper to the
end of the taper, is 150m or less.
The Company Site Representative shall be informed in cases where either double
detours or contra flow systems are being used in the Works.
Single Detour
The Single Detour, which is shown on Figure 23, shall be a two way temporary road
constructed parallel to the existing road, at a minimum of 10 metres away from the road being
re sheeted (inner road edge to the inner road edge), having a minimum width of 7 metre
(actual width selected shall depend on how long the detour is going to be used). The
Contractor shall shape and grade the detour and shall make full use of the material that can
be obtained from alongside the detour or immediate vicinity. All material shall be watered,
mixed and compacted with suitable compaction equipment to give sufficient density to the
material so that it will be capable of carrying traffic without undue wear or distress. In case of
disagreement between the Company and the Contractor as to the adequacy of this
compaction, a dry density of 95% of modified AASHTO density shall be taken as the
required minimum density, for details Refer SP-1279 Specification for Civil & Building
Construction. Access of construction traffic to the work site shall at all times be from the
side opposite the detour, to ensure separation of construction and passing traffic. Under no
circumstances shall any of the construction traffic use the detour for access or for turning,
etc.

The minimum signage requirements are shown in Figure 23. Depending on visibility and
terrain, further supplementary signs may be required.
2.17.3 Other Mobil Road Works on Graded Roads
Works, often for access to Utilities and Building Services, carried out on Graded Roads, from
a single vehicle or a small number of vehicles, shall be handled in the same manner as that
used for Blacktop Road (see Section 2.16).
2.18 CHECK LIST
2.18.1 Check List - Before Starting Work
Sl No Activity Remarks
1 Have you planned how you will sign and guard the Works?
2 Has the Company Site Representative (and if necessary the ROP)

been notified of the Works?
3 Is everyone on site wearing high-visibility clothing? (see Section

2.3.3)
4 What are the correct positions for the first warning signs? (see
Section 2.4.1)
5 What other signs are needed approaching the works? (see Section
2.4)
6 What signs are needed at the works? (see Section 2.4)
7 What length of coned taper is required? (see Table 3)
8 How many lamps and cones will you need? (See Table 3.)
9 What width of carriageway can be kept open and will it be enough

for 2-way traffic? (see Table 2)
10 What width of footway can be kept open and will it be enough for
2-way traffic? (see Section 2.11.1)
11 What form of traffic control is needed? (see Section 2.10)
12 Have any misleading permanent signs been covered?

13 Has the Company Site Representative been informed of all the

issues requiring his consultation/ approval?
2.18.2 Check List - When Work is in Progress
1. If circumstances change, have you altered the signs, cones and

lamps to suit?
2. Are signs, cones and lamps being regularly cleaned, maintained or

replaced?
3. Has formal authorisation been obtained to accommodate any

changed circumstances?
4. When traffic control changes are made at night or weekends, have

the warning signs been changed?
5. Are traffic control arrangements reviewed and changed to reduce

delays as the work changes?
6. Has the Company Site Representative been informed of all the

issues requiring his consultation/ approval?
2.18.3 Check List - When Work is Complete
1. Have all signs, cones and lamps been removed (see Section
2.3.7)?
2. Have all permanent signs been restored?
3. Has the completed works, in any way, resulted in the need to alter
the configuration/ location of the permanent signs?
4. Has the Company Site Representative (and if necessary the ROP

been notified that the work is complete?)

Appendices
Appendix A: Glossary of Definitions & Abbreviations
Appendix B: Tables
Appendix C: Signs, Equipments & Layout Drawings for Road Works
Appendix D: SP User – Comment Form

Appendix A: Glossary of Definitions & Abbreviations
For the purposes of this document, the following definitions, terminology and abbreviations
shall apply.
A.1 General Definitions & Terminology
Shall : The word 'shall' indicates a requirement
Should : The word 'should' indicates a recommendation
the Company : Petroleum Development Oman L.L.C.,
the Contractor : The party with which the Company has entered into a
Contract
Manufacturer : A Party responsible for the manufacture of equipment and

services to perform the duties specified by the Consultant or
the Company.
Vendor / : A party responsible for the supply of equipment, materials or

Supplier product related services in accordance with the purchase order
issued by PDO or it’s nominated purchasing office.
Local Agent : An authorised agent of a Manufacturer in the Sultanate Of

Oman who can supply the product and services.
National : A product defined as a National Product, in origin

Product manufactured in the Sultanate Of Oman as per the General
Conditions of Contract.
GCC Product : A product defined as a GCC Product, in origin manufactured

in GCC country as per the General Conditions of Contract.
Works : The permanent Works to be executed and maintained in

accordance with the contract together with all temporary
works of every kind required in or about the execution or
maintenance of the Works.
Workshop : A defined place, approved by the Company, where the

Contractor executes fabrication works.
Worksite : The land and other places on, under, in or through which the
Works are to be executed.
the User : The Company, and/or Consultant, designate using this

document.

A.2 Site Layout Definitions
Works Area : The excavation, chamber, opening, painting, etc, at which

work is carried out.
Working Space : The space around the works area required storing tools
excavated material, equipment and plant together with the
space required by the workers to move around in to do the
work.
Safety zone : The zone provided to protect workers from the traffic and to
protect the traffic from workers.
Note: See Figure 6 & 7 in Appendix C for the Works Area, Working Space
and Safety Zones.
A.3 Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used in this document.
AASHTO : American Association of State Highway and Transport

Officials
CBR : California Bearing Ratio
CFDH : Corporate Functional Discipline Head
DEP : Design and Engineering Practice (SIEP / Shell GSI Standard)
EPC : Engineering, Procurement & Construction
ERD : Engineering Reference Document
GCC : Gulf Cooperation Council
HSE : Health, Safety and Environment
MOC : Ministry of Communications
MRME : Ministry of Regional Municipalities & Environment
PDO : Petroleum Development Oman LLC
ROP : Royal Oman Police
Shell GSI : Shell Global Solutions International B.V.
SIEP : Shell International Exploration and Production B.V.
SIC : Shell International Chemicals B.V.
SP : Specification
SRD : HSE (Safety) Reference Document

Appendix B: Tables
Table 1 - Safety Zones Clearances
Speed restriction (km/h) Minimum long ways Minimum sideways

Clearance (L) (metres) clearance (S) (metres)
50 10 0.5
60 15 0.5
80 30 1.2
Note: Safety Zone clearances for more than 80 km/h, refer Highway Design Manual as
listed in section 1.5.
Table 2 - Reduced Road Widths
Traffic Passing the works Road Width (W) (metres)
2-way traffic 5.5 m minimum
1-way traffic 3.5 m minimum
3.7 m maximum

Table 3 - Size & Sighting Distances of Signs & Cones
Type of Road Minimum Minimum Minimu Minimu Details of lead-in cone tapers (see Note 1 & 2)
distance of clear m size m height
1st sign in visibility of of signs of cones Width of Hazard
advance of 1st sign (mm) (mm)
Works (D) (metres) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(metres)
All purpose single 23 to 46 60 750 450 Length of taper (T) metres 13 26 39 52 65 78 91

carriageway road, within
Residential and Industrial Minimum No. of cones 4 4 6 7 9 10 12
Areas, restricted to 50
km/h or less. Min. no. of lamps at night 3 3 5 6 8 9 11
carriageway road, outside
Residential and industrial Minimum No. of cones 4 6 8 10 13 15 17
Areas, restricted to 60
km/h or less Min. no. of lamps at night 3 5 7 9 12 14 16
carriageway road,
restricted between 60 Minimum No. of cones 4 7 10 13 15 18 21
km/h and 80 km/h
Min. no. of lamps at night 3 6 9 12 14 17 20
Size and Sighting distances for the speed range of above 80 km/h refer Highway Design Manual as listed in section 1.5.
Notes: 1. Lead-in tapers used with traffic control, and all exit tapers shall be about 45º to the kerb line with cones spaced 1.2 m apart.
2. The maximum spacing distance of cones in longitudinal lengths of coning shall be 9m, but no less than 2 cones shall be used in any length between tapers.

3. The range of sighting distance (D) is given to allow the sign to be placed in the most convenient position taking account of available space and visibility for drivers.

Appendix C: Signs, Signboards, Equipments & Layout for Road Works
C.1 List of Figures for Basic Signs & Signboards for Road Works
Figure 1 : Basic Signs & Equipments
Figure 2 : Additional Signs
Figure 3 : Supplementary Plates
Figure 4 : Permitted Combination of Signs & Supplementary Plates

Figure 1 – Basic Signs & Equipments

Figure 2 – Additional Signs

Figure 3 – Supplementary Plates

Figure 4 – Permitted Combinations of Signs & Supplementary Plates
For other permitted combinations see to SP-1284 Specification for Signs

& Sign Boards – Standard Sign Catalogue

C.2 List of Figures for Signs & Layout Drawings for Various Road Works
This appendix contains the layout drawings for Road Works Signs for various road work
conditions:
Figure 6 : Basic Equipment Site Layout
Figure 7 : Basic Equipment Site Layout with Vehicle
Figure 8 : Basic Signs Site Layout
Figure 9 : Traffic Control By Give & Take System
Figure 10 : Traffic Control By Priority Signs
Figure 11 : Traffic Control By Stop/Go Boards
Figure 12 : Traffic Control By Portable Traffic Signals
Figure 13 : Works on Footways
Figure 14 : Works on Footways with Temporary Foot- way in Carriageway
Figure 15 : Works on 2-Lane Single Carriageway (with Conspicuous Vehicle)
Figure 16 : Works in Centre of 2 Lane Carriageway
Figure 17 : Works at Pedestrian Crossings
Figure 18 : Works at approaches (near) to the Road Junctions
Figure 19 : Works at Road Junctions
Figure 20 : Works at Traffic Signals
Figure 21 : Repairs Graded Roads - Double Detour
Figure 22 : Re-sheet Graded Roads - Double Detour
Figure 23 : Re-sheeting Works - Single Detour
It should be noted that whilst the Appendix portion of this document has been specially
developed such that it can be relatively easily removed from the main body of the document
and copied, and later handed out to Road Workers to be used in the field as considered
necessary. It is the responsibility of the User to ensure that those using the Appendix are
fully familiar with the contents of the main document. I.e. that either they have read and
understood the main document, or have had the contents fully explained to them so that they
know where to obtain further information, if at all required.

Figure 6 – Basic Equipment site Layout
required see Section 2.4

Advance signs where
A barrier may be required,
see section 2.2.2.5

Figure 7 – Basic equipment site layout with vehicle
required see Section 2.4

Advance signs where

Figure 8 – Basic Signs Site Layout

Figure 9 – Traffic Control by “Give & Take” System

Figure 10 – Traffic control by priority signs

Figure 11 – Traffic Control by Stop/Go Boards

Figure 12 – Traffic Control by Portable Traffic Signals

Figure 13 – Works on Footways

Figure 14 – Works on Footways with Temporary Footway in Carriageway

Figure 15 – Works on 2-lane single carriageway (conspicuous vehicle)

Figure 16 - Works in Centre of 2-lane Single Carriageway

Figure 17 – Works at Pedestrian Crossings

Figure 18 – Works at approaches (near) to the Road Junctions

Figure 19 – Works at Road Junctions

Figure 20 – Works at Traffic Signals

Figure 21 – Repairs to Graded Roads Works – Double Detour

Figure 22 – Re-sheeting Graded Roads past rock outcrops – Double Detour

Figure 23 – Graded Roads Works – Re-sheeting Single Detour

Appendix D: SP User - Comment Form
SP User-Comment Form
If you find something that is incorrect, ambiguous or could be better in an SP, write your comments
and suggestions on this form. Send the form to the Document Control Section (DCS). They make a
record of your comment and send the form to the correct CFDH. The form has spaces for your
personal details. This lets DCS or the CFDH ask you about your comments and tell you about the
decision.
SP Details Title Issue Date:
Number:
Page number: Heading Number: Figure Number:
Comments:
Suggestions:
User’s personal details
Name: Ref. Ind: Signature: Date:
Phone:
Document Control Section Actions
Comment Number: Dates CFDH
Recd: To CFDH: Ref. Ind:
CFDH Actions
Recd Date: Decision: Inits: Ref. Date:

Ind:
Reject:
Accept, revise at next issue:
Accept, issue temporary

amendment
Comments:
Originator Date: Inits: Document Control Date: Inits:

Advised: Section Advised:

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Engineering Specification for Safe Road Works

Authorised For Issue December 2009

Version Date Author Scope / Remarks

Version 1.0 December Ali Nasser Al Converted to Specification as per

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1.0 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 5

2.0 Scope ..................................................................................................................................... 7

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2.10.2 Pedestrian Safety ........................................................................................... 16

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Figure 21 – Repairs to Graded Roads Works – Double Detour................................ 52

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This specification is intended to:

- Disseminate and record facilities related information, experience and

1.2 User Guidelines

- Applicable Standards, Specifications and Codes are revised.

1.3 Changes to the Specification

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1.4 Units of Measurement

Distances in metres and kilometres : m, km

Speed in kilometres per hour : km/h

1.5 Applicable Standards, Specifications and Codes

1.5.1 PDO Standards

SP-1279 : Specification for Civil & Building Construction

SP-1285 : Specification for Civil & Building’s Utility Services

SP-1284 : Specification for Signs & Signboards – Standard

AVME List : List of Approved Vendors for Materials &

1.5.2 Omani Standards

Highway Design Manual : Sultanate of Oman – Ministry of Communications

General Specification for : Sultanate of Oman – Ministry of Communications

Street Name Signs : The Sultanate of Oman, Directorate General of

Royal Oman Police : Bye-Laws & Ordinances

1.5.3 International Standards

Safer Road Works Ahead : Department of Transport, UK.

1.6 Compliance with Standards

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2.2 Basic Requirements for Safe Road Works

2.2.1 Working Space

2.2.2 Safety Zone

- The minimum dimensions of the safety zones.

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2.3.2 Personnel Visibility

2.3.3 Vehicle Visibility

2.3.4 Sign Fixing

2.3.5 Sign Visibility

2.3.6 Signs on 2-way Roads

2.3.7 Surplus Signs

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2.4 Basic Signs & Equipment

2.4.1 Advance Signs

The “Carriageway Narrows ahead” sign warns drivers which

2.4.2 Cones & Lamps

A line of Traffic Cones (coloured with red and white strips)

Note: Wooden Posts or any other suitable supports shall be used

Table 4 - Road Danger Lamps

Type of lamp Conditions of Use

The speed limit is 50km/h or less

The Road Danger Lamps is within 50m of an

2. Steady lamp To be used when conditions in 1 above do not apply:

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2.4.3 Keep Right & Keep Left Signs