Traffic control plan design
Traffic Control Plans in Savannah, GA
Traffic control plans for lane and street closures in the City of Savannah, Chatham County and on GDOT routes on the coast.
Plans for work in Savannah
LADMA Traffic Control draws traffic control plans for contractors, utilities and property owners working in Savannah. We cover lane and shoulder closures, sidewalk closures with pedestrian detours, full road closures with detours, and utility and fiber work.
You send the location and the scope. We draw the plan to the standards the reviewing agency uses and deliver it as a PDF you can attach to your permit application.
The City of Savannah Traffic Engineering Office issues the permit for city streets. Unincorporated Chatham County and GDOT each permit work on their own roads.
Who reviews traffic control plans in Savannah
| Road or topic | Who reviews | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| City streets | City of Savannah Traffic Engineering Office (Mobility Services) | Right of Way Permit. Apply by email or in person. The closure or detour method must come with the application |
| County roads | Chatham County Public Works | Application and Permit to work in unincorporated county right of way, with a sketch and a bond |
| State routes | GDOT District 5, office in Jesup (includes Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Glynn) | Utility Facility Encroachment Permit for utility work |
GDOT's traffic control rules are in Special Provision Section 150, Traffic Control, which calls for a certified Worksite Traffic Control Supervisor and the Engineer's approval of traffic control plans. Utility work on state routes needs a Utility Facility Encroachment Permit, filed in the Georgia Permit Application System.
Local rules to plan around
- Notice is 24 hours for a minor residential street closure, 48 hours for a lane closure on an arterial or at a signal, and four working days for a full closure with a detour.
- No construction on city streets from 10 PM to 7 AM, except emergencies approved by the Traffic Engineering Director.
- Signs, barricades and detours must follow the MUTCD.
- In the Historic District, requests that take metered or regulated parking need specific vehicle details.
Office names, forms and lead times change. Confirm the current rules with the agency before you apply.
What to send for a quote
- The address, or the road and the nearest cross streets
- What is being closed: lane, shoulder, sidewalk or the full road
- Work hours, and whether the work is by day or by night
- How many days the closure will be in place
- Any comments you already have from the reviewing agency
See also traffic control plans in Georgia, our guide to state DOT plan requirements, and how long a plan takes.
Need a traffic control plan in Savannah?
Tell us where the work is and what needs to close. We will come back with a quote.