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3.4 Pavement removal.
The Contractor must inform the other concerned departments well in advance
before starting the work. The Contractor must provide and maintain proper and
efficient traffic control system such as safety lamps, sign boards etc. operating day
and night for the full duration of work. The employer shall not be responsible under
any circumstances for any mishappenings therefore. For the purpose of payment
for removal of pavement, steel tapes are to be used and the Engineer’s
representative and Contractor or his representative shall take the measurement
jointly. The width of trenches shall be as per the specification drawing and only
such widths shall be taken into account for computing quantities for payment. The
Contractor has to pay restoration charges for width excavated in excess of
prescribed width. For other elements of work such as making cross connections,
fixing other appurtenances etc. the Engineer shall prescribe the dimensions for
removal of pavement from time to time.
3.5 Maintenance of traffic and closing of streets.
The work shall be carried out in such a manner, which will cause the least
interruption to traffic, and road/street may be closed in such a manner that it causes
the least interruption to traffic. Where it is necessary for traffic to cross open
trenches, suitable bridges shall be provided. Suitable signs indicating that a street is
closed shall be placed and necessary detour signs for the proper maintenance of
traffic shall be provided.
3.6 Interruption to service.
No valve or other control of the existing services shall be operated with out the
permission of the authority.
3.7 Work during nights.
No extra payment will be made for doing the work in the nights. The Contractor
shall get prior approval from the Engineer in charge before starting the work during
nights.
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