Highway Lane Closure Traffic Control Checklist

Project Information
Project Name
Location
Date
Time
Inspector/Supervisor
Pre-Closure Preparation
Advance warning signs installed at appropriate distances
All traffic control devices on-site and ready
Flaggers/trained personnel briefed on duties
Communication established among crew and with dispatch
Lane closure equipment inspected for defects
Work zone lighting (if night work) operational
Lane Closure Setup
Tapers set up per regulatory standards
Barricades/Cones/Drums properly positioned
Arrow boards & signs in place and functioning
Crash cushions and barriers deployed where required
Pedestrian detours/ADA compliance ensured
All signs visible and unobstructed
During Closure
Periodic inspection of devices and signs
Maintain two-way communication with crew
Flaggers alert and position maintained
Debris and hazards removed from lane/shoulder
Lane Reopening/Teardown
All devices promptly and safely removed
Check for left-behind tools or debris
Restore all signs and striping (if affected)
Confirm lane is safe before opening to traffic
Notes / Comments