Traffic Control Plan Guidelines

The basic objective of each traffic control plan (TCP) is to permit the contractor to work within the public right of way efficiently and effectively while maintaining a safe, uniform flow of traffic. The construction work and the public traveling through the work zone in vehicles, bicycles or as pedestrians must be given equal consideration when developing a traffic control plan.

The following link will provide you with guidelines: Traffic Control Plan Guidelines

For more information please refer to the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

A Traffic Control Plan shall be required from the contractor for all work performed within the public right-of-way. Each traffic control plan shall be developed consistent with both the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the MUTCD California Supplement. Data to be included on a traffic control plan will vary depending upon the complexity of the project, the volume of traffic affected and the roadway geometrics where the construction is being performed.

Multiple phases of construction will require a separate traffic control plan for each different construction phase or operation. These guidelines were written to ensure that all of the basic elements of the traffic control plan are included and are clear to the reviewers and implementers in the field. This will help expedite the plan review process.

A traffic control plan that does not include each of the appropriate elements listed will be deemed incomplete and returned for revision and re-submittal. Traffic control plans shall be submitted in a timely manner to allow for the review period. It is important to note that each TCP must be developed specific to the actual construction work zone location.

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