Traffic control services
Traffic Control in Arlington, VA
Flaggers, lane and sidewalk closures and maintenance of traffic plans for work on Arlington County streets and VDOT roads.
Crews for work in Arlington
LADMA crews work in Arlington from our Northern Virginia location. 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 Arlington
| Road or topic | Who handles it | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| County streets | Arlington County | Transportation Right of Way Permit (TROW without excavation, TREX with excavation), filed in Permit Arlington |
| Excavation | Arlington County | Separate Excavation Right of Way Permit. Plan review can take up to 20 business days |
| VDOT roads | VDOT Fairfax and Arlington permit section | Land Use Permit |
Work on a VDOT highway needs a VDOT Land Use Permit, and setups follow the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual. VDOT's permit rules keep work from interfering with peak traffic on heavily traveled highways.
Local rules to plan around
- Arlington requires a maintenance of traffic or traffic control plan that follows the MUTCD or the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual.
- Apply at least 5 business days before the start date.
- Standard hours are 9 AM to 4 PM on weekdays, with no work in rush hours (7 to 9 AM and 4 to 6 PM). Night work needs a noise exemption.
- If access to homes or businesses is blocked, a certified letter is due at least 7 days before work.
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 Northern Virginia, traffic control plans in Northern Virginia, virginia permit coordination.
Our nearest office
LADMA Traffic Control, Northern Virginia office, Fairfax
8280 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, Suite 600, Fairfax, VA
Need traffic control in Arlington?
Tell us where the work is and what needs to close. We will come back with a quote.