Permits: Curb Cut & Traffic Impedance

Filling out and approving a permit is a process.

 

Curb Cut

 

Step 1.Curb Cut and Excavation Permit(PDF, 4MB)

Step 2.Required documentation

  • Vicinity Map or Google Map indicating work zone
  • Proof of Liability Insurance
  • NM One Call Paperwork
  • Press Release (*if required) □ Proof of Contractors License
  • Penetration Permit (*if required)
  • Approved Traffic Control Permit
  • Noise Permit (*if required)
Call 505-662-8113 to determine if these are required

Step 3.Requirements to Work in the County Right of Way

  • The work zone shall be signed in conformance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
  • Barricades and signs shall be subject to approval by the Los Alamos County Traffic Division.
  • The applicant shall be responsible for any damage to the existing curb, gutter, sidewalk, and pavement. Los Alamos County Engineering staff will document existing conditions, especially noting any existing damage to the curb, gutter, and sidewalk. The applicant shall repair any undocumented damage to the existing curb, gutter, or sidewalk prior to final inspection.

Step 4.Standard for Curb Cuts

  • Residential Driveways will conform to the Engineering Department Standard Detail No. 550, 560, or 580.
  • Standard Detail 550 shall be used where the sidewalk is adjacent to the curb. Standard Detail 560 shall be used where there is a buffer strip between the curb and the sidewalk. Standard Detail 580 shall be used in the Burned Area Reconstruction Area Driveways or parking pads must be a minimum of 20 feet long. Driveways and curb cuts must be located a minimum of 100' from an intersection, as measured from the curb line of the intersecting street.

 

 

 

 

Traffic Impedance

 

Step 1.Traffic Impedance (Barricading)

Step 2.Compliance:

All temporary traffic control shall comply with the following documents:

  1. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Current Edition
  2. NMSH&TD Standard Specifications for Highway & Bridge Construction, Current Edition
  3. ATSSA Quality Standards for Workzone Traffic Control Devices
  4. Los Alamos County Code

Step 3.Traffic Control Plan:

The Traffic Control Plan (TCP) shall be a detailed drawing that conforms to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and represents the area in which the work is to be performed. The TCP shall include the following items:

  1. A list of all devices that will be used to complete the workzone.
  2. Speed limits in all areas affected by the workzone.
  3. All distances and measurements specific to the workzone, i.e., taper lengths, spacing between devices, buffer zone, etc.
  4. Driveways, business entrances, sidewalks, crosswalks or any other public or private right-of-way that may be affected by this workzone.
  5. Name and contact phone number for the onsite Traffic Control Supervisor.
  6. All devices specific to nighttime operations.

Step 4.Traffic Control Devices:

Prior to commencement of work or placement of devices on the roadway, all devices shall comply with the acceptable standards as set forth in the ATSSA Quality Standards for Workzone Traffic Control Devices. A copy of this standard is available in the Traffic Engineering Office for review prior to initial setup.

Step 5.Traffic Control Supervisor:

A Traffic Control Supervisor will be designated and be available for callout 24 hours per day throughout the duration of the traffic permit. The Traffic Control Supervisor shall be certified in Workzone Traffic Control and will perform daily onsite inspections on the workzone. Inspection sheets are available at the Los Alamos County Traffic Engineering Office. These inspections should occur twice daily and once nightly if the traffic control devices will be in place during nighttime hours.

Step 6.Inspection:

Los Alamos County Traffic Engineering staff will perform random daytime and nighttime inspections. Any deficiencies noted will be immediately brought to the attention of the Traffic Control Supervisor who will be expected to correct the problem(s) immediately and record the incident. The Traffic Control Supervisor will immediately report all accidents related to this workzone to the Los Alamos Police Department, County Project Manager, and Los Alamos County Traffic Engineering Staff. All incidents and accidents will be recorded in the Workzone Daily Inspection Log. The Workzone Daily Inspection Log will be brought in to the Los Alamos County Traffic Engineering Office no later than 12:00 p.m. every Monday (excluding holidays) for inspection and review. These are minimum guidelines that must be adhered to. It is the ultimate responsibility of the contractor and his/her employees to maintain a safe and proper workzone at all times.

 

 

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