Traffic management plans in British Columbia

    We check and seal Category 1 and 2 traffic management plans prepared by traffic-control companies and contractors, prepare Category 3 plans ourselves, and write construction traffic management plans for building and street-use permits. Every plan we issue is reviewed and authenticated by a Professional Engineer registered with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.

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    Temporary lane closure with traffic control crew managing vehicles around the work zone
    Traffic cones protecting sidewalk and shoulder work on an urban street

    Category 1 plans

    Lower-risk work on the road

    Short lane or shoulder closures, sidewalk and boulevard work, and similar jobs on lower-speed streets where traffic keeps moving past the work zone.

    What we check

    • The category, from the job's risk score
    • Sign layout, spacing, tapers and buffers
    • Lane widths and traffic flow past the work zone
    • Pedestrian and cyclist routes, including accessibility
    • Consistency with the permit conditions

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    Lane closure near a signalised city intersection with temporary traffic control

    Category 2 plans

    Higher-risk or longer work

    Multi-day lane closures on arterial roads, work at or near intersections, single-lane alternating traffic, utility trenching, servicing tie-ins and crane lifts that occupy the road.

    What we check

    • Everything in a Category 1 check
    • Intersections, turning movements and sight lines
    • Transit stops, bus lanes and detour signing
    • Work-zone access for crews and equipment
    • Alignment with WorkSafeBC Part 18 traffic control requirements

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    Full lane closure with traffic control crew managing a detour

    Category 3 plans

    High-risk work, prepared by us

    Full lane or intersection closures, detours, busy arterials and other jobs that score Category 3. We prepare these plans ourselves and quote each one per project.

    What the plan includes

    • Category score and written risk assessment
    • Traffic control drawings for active and non-active periods
    • Detour and signing plans
    • Incident management and public information plans where the permit requires them
    • Independent engineering review where the risk assessment calls for it
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    Urban building construction site beside a public street

    Construction traffic management plans

    For development and building projects

    A plan that covers the whole construction period, phase by phase, for developers, general contractors and construction managers.

    What the plan covers

    • Project details and construction schedule
    • Phasing for demolition, excavation, foundation and building
    • Vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist impacts for each phase
    • Hauling routes, site access and construction parking
    • Traffic control drawings for each phase
    • Communication plan, including transit stop changes where needed
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    How check and seal works

    1. 1

      Send your plan.

      Email or upload your drawings with the work location, dates and permit requirements.

    2. 2

      We check it.

      We confirm the category and review the plan against provincial traffic management standards and the permit conditions.

    3. 3

      You get a mark-up.

      We red-line anything that needs to change. We seal only plans we have checked and agree with.

    4. 4

      You receive the sealed plan.

      The final drawings come back authenticated as a PDF with a one-page review summary. Your title block stays on the drawing.

    Frequently asked questions

    When does a traffic management plan need a Professional Engineer's seal?
    It depends on the road authority and the category. Burnaby requires a seal on all Category 2 and 3 plans. Abbotsford requires one for Category 3 and may ask for it on Category 1 and 2. Saanich requires one for Category 3. Vancouver decides case by case. We confirm the requirement for your permit before we start.
    What decides whether a plan is Category 1, 2 or 3?
    The category comes from a risk score for the job. Posted speed, traffic volume, number of lanes, the type of closure, how long the work lasts and whether it is at an intersection all add to the score. We check the score before we review the plan.
    Can you seal a plan our company has already drawn?
    Yes, for Category 1 and 2 plans. We review it in full, mark up anything that needs to change, and seal it once it meets the requirements. If the drawing is changed later, it comes back to us to be re-checked before it is used.
    What about Category 3 plans?
    Category 3 work carries the highest risk, so we take it on as our own plan rather than a check and seal. Send us your drawings and job details and we will quote it as a prepared plan, with an independent engineering review where the risk assessment calls for it.
    Does our title block stay on the drawing?
    Yes. We add an authentication box with the engineer's seal and our Permit to Practice number. You keep your own drawing format.
    Can you prepare the plan for us?
    Yes. We prepare Category 1, 2 and 3 plans and construction traffic management plans from your site information, work method and schedule.
    Do you work outside Metro Vancouver?
    Yes. We review plans for work across British Columbia, remotely or on site.

    Have a plan to check?

    Send us the drawings and the permit requirements. We respond within one business day.

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