Traffic control services
Traffic Control in Howard County, MD
Flaggers, lane closures and traffic control plans for utility and road work in Howard County, including Columbia, Ellicott City and Elkridge.
Crews for work in Howard County
Our Beltsville headquarters is a short drive from Howard County. We supply traffic control for contractors, utilities and property owners:
- Flagging with ATSSA-certified flaggers
- Lane, shoulder and road closures
- Sidewalk closures and pedestrian detours
- Arrow boards, message boards and truck-mounted attenuators
- Traffic control plans for your permit
- Emergency and short-notice work, with 24/7 dispatch
Who permits work in Howard County
| Road or topic | Who handles it | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| County roads | Howard County Department of Public Works, Construction Inspection Division | Right of Way Utility Permits (RUP), filed in the County's online permit portal |
| State roads | MDOT SHA District 7, Frederick (Howard, Carroll and Frederick) | Traffic Control Permit for all work in SHA right of way |
On state roads, MDOT SHA requires a Traffic Control Permit for all work in its right of way, and setups follow the MD 104 Temporary Traffic Control sheets in the SHA Book of Standards and the Maryland MUTCD. SHA utility permits limit weekday lane closures to 9 AM to 3 PM and 9 PM to 5 AM unless the permit says otherwise.
Local rules to plan around
- State routes through the county, such as US 29, MD 32 and I-95, fall under SHA rules and closure hours.
- On county roads, the Construction Inspection Division reviews, issues and inspects the permit, so inspectors may visit the setup.
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 needs to close: lane, shoulder, sidewalk or the full road
- Dates, work hours, and whether the work is by day or by night
- How many flaggers or what equipment you expect to need, if you know
- Your permit or permit conditions, if you already have them
See also traffic control in Maryland, traffic control in Frederick County, maryland permit coordination.
Our nearest office
LADMA Traffic Control, Headquarters, Beltsville
4041 Powder Mill Rd, Suite 310, Beltsville, MD 20705
Need traffic control in Howard County?
Tell us where the work is and what needs to close. We will come back with a quote.