Traffic control plan design
Traffic Control Plans in Atlanta, GA
Traffic control plans for lane, sidewalk and street closures in the City of Atlanta and on GDOT routes in the metro area.
Plans for work in Atlanta
LADMA Traffic Control draws traffic control plans for contractors, utilities and property owners working in Atlanta. 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.
In the City of Atlanta, any disturbance to the public right of way needs a permit from the Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT). State routes and interstates are handled by GDOT District 7.
Who reviews traffic control plans in Atlanta
| Road or topic | Who reviews | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| City streets | Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) | ROW Closure Permit for lane, sidewalk and full street closures. Digging also needs a Qualified Contractor permit |
| State routes | GDOT District 7, office in Chamblee (includes Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Clayton, Douglas, Rockdale) | Utility Facility Encroachment Permit for utility work |
| Holidays | ATLDOT | The City issues holiday moratoriums that stop construction closures on city streets, for example around July 4 and the winter holidays |
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
- ATLDOT asks for a traffic and pedestrian plan drawn to MUTCD standard with the application.
- Full street closures need 96 business hours notice. The City checklist says to apply 5 to 10 business days before a closure.
- Emergency No Parking signs go up at least 72 hours ahead.
- The City right of way manual calls for uniformed officers on major thoroughfares, at signalized intersections and at full street closures.
The Moving Atlanta Forward program funds transportation projects across the city.
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 Atlanta?
Tell us where the work is and what needs to close. We will come back with a quote.