616.8 Typical Applications (MUTCD 6H)

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Interim TMA Flagger Guidance
Fig. 616.8.10 - TMA Flagger
- Lane Closure on Two-Lane Highways Using
TMA Flaggers - DE/CM/MT

616.8.1 Listing of Typical Applications

Listing of Typical Applications for Maintenance

(TAs for Design and Construction and Materials are also available)
Typical Application Description TA No. Maintenance Figure Number Effective Date
Work Outside of the Shoulder (see EPG 616.7.6)
Work Beyond the Shoulder on Divided and Undivided Highways TA-1 616.8.1 - MT Jan. 2016
Blasting Zone - Contact district personnel* -
Work on the Shoulder (see EPG 616.7.7 and EPG 616.7.8)
Shoulder Work on Two-Lane Highways with Edgelines TA-3 616.8.3 - MT Jan. 2023
Shoulder Work on Divided Highways TA-5 616.8.5 - MT Jan. 2015
Work Within the Traveled Way of a Two-Lane Highway (see EPG 616.7.10)
Highway Closure TA-8 616.8.8 - MT Jan. 2016
Closure of Existing Bridges or Non-Traversable Roads TA-8a 616.8.8a - MT, DECM May 2018
Road Closed Beyond Junction Detour TA-9 616.8.9 - MT, DECM Jan. 2016
Lane Closure on Two-Lane Highways With Edgelines Using Flaggers TA-10 616.8.10 - MT Jan. 2023
Lane Closure on Two-Lane Highways with Edgelines Using AFAD Red Amber Signal System TA-10b 616.8.10b - MT Jan. 2023
Lane Closure on Two-Lane Highways with Edgelines Using Portable Signal Flagging Device TA-10d 616.8.10d - MT Jan. 2023
Side Roads Entering Work Zones TA-10g 616.8.10g - MT June 2019
Lane Closure on Two-Lane Highways Without Edgelines TA-11 616.8.11 - MT Jan. 2023
Lane Closure on Two-Lane Highways With Edgelines TA-12 616.8.12 - MT Jan. 2023
Work in the Center of a Road with Low Traffic Volumes - N/A in MoDOT -
Mobile Operation on Two-Lane Highways with Edgelines TA-17 616.8.17 - MT Jan. 2023
Centerline-Edgeline Striping on Two-Lane Highways TA-17b 616.8.17b - MT Jan. 2016
Work Within the Traveled Way of an Urban Street (see EPG 616.7.11)
Lane Closure on a Minor Street - N/A in MoDOT -
Highway Closure TA-8 616.8.8 - MT Jan. 2016
Closure of Existing Bridges or Non-Traversable Roads TA-8a 616.8.8a - MT, DECM May 2018
Work Within the Traveled Way at an Intersection and on Sidewalks (see EPG 616.7.13)
Lane Closure on Near Side of Intersection TA-21 616.8.21 - MT Jan. 2023
Lane Closure of Right Lane on Far Side of Intersection TA-22 616.8.22 - MT Jan. 2023
Lane Closure of Left Lane on Far Side of Intersection TA-23 616.8.23 - MT Jan. 2023
Sidewalk Detour or Diversion TA-28 616.8.28 - MT Oct. 2017
Crosswalk Closures and Pedestrian Detours TA-29 616.8.29 - MT Oct. 2017
Half Road Closure on the Far Side of an Intersection - Contact district personnel* -
Multiple Lane Closures at an Intersection - Contact district personnel* -
Closure in the Center of an Intersection - Contact district personnel* -
Closure at the Side of an Intersection - Contact district personnel* -
Work Within the Traveled Way of a Multi-Lane, Non-Access Controlled Highway (see EPG 616.7.12)
Lane Closure on Multi-Lane Undivided Highways TA-30 616.8.30 - MT Jan. 2023
Operations in Two-Way Left Turn Lane on Multi-Lane TA-30a 616.8.30a - MT Jan. 2016
Lane Closure Using Two-Way Left Turn Lane on Undivided Highways TA-31 616.8.31 - MT Jan. 2023
Lane Closure on Alternate Passing Lanes TA-31a 616.8.31a - MT Jan. 2023
Lane Closure on Left or Right Lane on Divided Highway TA-33 616.8.33 - MT Jan. 2023
Mobile Operation on a Divided or Multi-Lane Highways TA-35 616.8.35 - MT Jan. 2023
Centerline and/or Lane Line Striping on Multi-Lane, Undivided Highways TA-35a 616.8.35a - MT Jan. 2023
Edgeline Striping on Multi-Lane, Undivided Highways TA-35b 616.8.35b - MT Jan. 2023
Lane Line and or Left Edgeline Striping on Divided Highways TA-35c 616.8.35c - MT Jan. 2023
Right Edgeline Striping on Divided Highways TA-35d 616.8.35d - MT Jan. 2023
Work Within the Traveled Way of a Freeway or Expressway (see EPG 616.7.14)
Lane Closure of Interior Lane on Multi-Lane Highways TA-37 616.8.37 - MT May 2016
Lane Closure of Interior Lane on Multi-Lane Highways for Capacity TA-38 616.8.38 - MT May 2016
Lane Closure of Interior Lane on Multi-Lane Divided Highways TA-38a 616.8.38a - MT May 2016
Lane Closure of Interior Lane on Multi-Lane Divided Highways TA-38b 616.8.38b - MT May 2016
Lane Closure of Interior Lane on Multi-Lane Divided Highways TA-38c 616.8.38c - MT May 2016
Median Crossover for an Entrance Ramp - Contact district personnel* -
Median Crossover for an Exit Ramp - Contact district personnel* -
Work in the Vicinity of an Exit Ramp TA-42 616.8.42 - MT Jan. 2016
Work on Ramps TA-43 616.8.43 - MT Jan. 2016
Work in the Vicinity of an Entrance Ramp TA-44 616.8.44 - MT Jan. 2016
Lane Closure at Interchange TA-44a 616.8.44a - MT Jan. 2016
Work in the Vicinity of a Grade Crossing TA-46 616.8.46 - MT Sep. 2017
Excavations with Steel Plate or Back Fill - Undivided Highways TA-47a 616.8.47a - MT, DECM Jan. 2016
Excavations with Steel Plate or Back Fill - Divided Highways TA-47b 616.8.47b - MT, DECM Jan. 2016
Intermediate Lane Closure TA-48 616.8.48 - MT, DECM Jan. 2016
Signs in Narrow Medians TA-49 616.8.49 - MT, DECM Jan. 2016
Begin-End of Project Signing TA-50 616.8.50 - MT, DECM Feb. 2017
Temporary Reversible Lane Using Movable Barriers - Contact district personnel* -
Sequential Flashing Warning Light (see EPG 616.6.83)
Sequential Flashing Warning Light - 616.6.83 June 2012
* These typical applications may require additional guidance with the district and referencing to the MUTCD.

616.8.2 Legend for Typical Applications

Fig. 616.8.2 Meaning of Symbols on Typical Application Diagrams


616.8.3 Examples of Highways

Divided Highway: Highway with physical separation of traffic in the opposite direction.
Median Separation
Median Separation with Guard Cable
Barrier Wall Separation
Undivided Highway: Highway with no physical separation of traffic in the opposite direction.
Undivided Highway
Multi-lane Undivided Highway
Multi-lane with Turning Lane
Multi-lane with Raised Median
Multi-lane with Paved Narrow Median

616.8.4 Recommended Advance Warning Sign Minimum Spacing

Table 616.3.4, Recommended Advance Warning Sign Minimum Spacing
Speed Limit1, mph Sign Spacing2, ft.
Undivided Highway Divided Highway
up to 35 2003 2003
40 to 45 350 500
50 to 55 500 1000
60 to 70 1000 SA-1000
SB-1500
SC-2640
1 Speed limit is based on posted speed limit.
2 Sign spacing may be adjusted, normally by increasing it, to accommodate field conditions and visibility.
3 For urban low speed, minimum recommended spacing in MUTCD is 100 ft.

616.8.5 Recommended Taper Length and Spacing

Table 616.3.5, Recommended Taper Length and Spacing
Speed Limit1, mph Taper Length2, ft. Channelizing Spacing 3, ft.
Shoulder4 (T1) Lane5 (T2) Tapers Buffer/Work Areas
up to 35 70 245 356 406
40 to 45 150 540 406 806
50 to 55 185 660 507 807
60 to 70 235 840 607 1207
1 Speed limit is based on posted speed limit.
2 Taper lengths may be adjusted to accommodate crossroads, curves, intersections, ramps or other geometric features.
3 Channelizer spacing may be reduced to discourage traffic encroachment.
4 Based on 10 ft. shoulder width.
5 Based on 12 ft. lane width.
6 Spacing reduced to 1/2 at intersections.
7 Spacing may be reduced to 1/2 at intersections.