Transportation
Traffic Control Plan (Work Zone)
Work zone traffic control plans for construction in or near roads, following the federal MUTCD. Typical US fees run $500 to $10,000, and most projects take 1 to 3 weeks plus agency review. Our drawings, calculations and reports are sealed by a Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in the state where your project is located, ready for permit submission.
What the work involves
Road owners usually require a traffic control plan (also called a maintenance of traffic plan) before anyone works in a public right of way. The plan shows signs, channelizing devices, lane or sidewalk closures, flaggers, detours and staging, consistent with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and any state supplement. Simple short-term closures can often use the MUTCD typical applications, while multi-phase or high-speed work typically needs a project-specific plan sealed by an engineer.
When you need it
- Utility, driveway or sidewalk work in a public road
- Lane, shoulder or sidewalk closure
- Detour of traffic or pedestrians
- Agency requires a sealed, project-specific plan
- Night work or high-speed roadway
What you receive
- Traffic control plan sheets
- Detour and signing plans
- Construction staging plan
- Pedestrian accommodation details
What drives the cost
Estimate. A single closure using a typical application is low cost; multi-stage highway projects cost much more.
Frequently asked questions
How much does traffic Control Plan (Work Zone) cost?
Across the US, traffic Control Plan (Work Zone) usually costs $500 to $10,000. Estimate. A single closure using a typical application is low cost; multi-stage highway projects cost much more.
How long does traffic Control Plan (Work Zone) take?
Plan on 1 to 3 weeks plus agency review from signed proposal to stamped deliverables, longer if a site visit, soil testing or a permit review cycle is involved.
Do I need a licensed PE for traffic Control Plan (Work Zone)?
In most US jurisdictions, yes. When the work needs a permit, the plans, calculations or report usually must be sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in the state where the project is located. Every deliverable we issue for permit is sealed that way.
Will I also need a traffic engineer?
Sometimes. Depending on the site, traffic Control Plan (Work Zone) can also involve a traffic engineer or traffic control company. We tell you up front which other professionals your project needs and coordinate with them so the drawings agree.
Who do you provide traffic Control Plan (Work Zone) for?
Most of our clients for this service are contractors, municipalitys, developers and business owners. Describe your project and one of our engineers will reply with scope, fee and schedule.
What is the MUTCD?
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices is the FHWA national standard for signs, markings and work zone devices. States adopt it, sometimes with their own supplement.
Can I use a standard drawing instead of a custom plan?
Many agencies accept MUTCD typical applications or their own standard drawings for simple, short-duration work. Complex staging or high-speed roads usually need a project-specific plan.
Who reviews a traffic control plan?
The owner of the road: the city, county or state DOT. They may add conditions such as allowed work hours.
Do sidewalk closures need an alternate route?
Generally yes. The MUTCD calls for accommodating pedestrians, including people with disabilities, when a sidewalk is closed.
Where we provide this service
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming