Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. A “Short Term Temporary Traffic Signal” consists of the placement of traffic signals and the required signing, pavement marking and traffic control devices and shall control each direction of traffic leading into the construction work area. 2. A “Short Term Temporary Traffic Signal” may be used in lieu of a flagging operation when approved by the Engineer and when they meet the length and duration limits described in this section. 3. “Short Term Temporary Traffic Signal”(s) shall be used at the construction work area(s) shown in the contract when the pay item “Short Term Temporary Traffic Signal” is included in the contract. a. The construction work areas shall be maintained at a length of not more than 1000 feet. 4. Length and Duration Limits a. The construction work area being serviced by a Short Term Temporary Traffic Signal shall be maintained at a length of not more than 1000 feet to provide a distance between “Stop Here on Red” signs of not more than 1500 feet. b. The work within the construction work area shall be managed to limit the duration of time that a Short Term Temporary Traffic Signal is in service to not more than 72 consecutive hours