BC Road Safe

Traffic Control Manual for
Work on Roadways
(1999 Consolidated Office Edition - PDF)

Printed versions of the 1999 Field Edition and printed, colour versions of this manual can be purchased from the Ministry of Management Services Publications Index. (The Field Edition is available in printed format only).

Traffic Control Manual for Work on Roadways (Office Edition) by chapter:

• Frontice (PDF 91 KB)
Includes Acknowledgements, Table of Contents and instructions on using the manual

• Chapter 1: General Instructions (PDF 94 KB)
General
Application of Traffic Control
Traffic Control Devices
Traffic Control (Work) Zones
Installation, Maintenance and Inspection of Traffic Control

• Chapter 2: Traffic Control Devices (PDF 1015 KB)
Traffic Signs
Other Devices
Traffic Control Persons (TCPs

• Chapter 3: Typical Traffic Control Layouts for Short Duration Work Zones (PDF 616 KB)
Legend
Table A - Positioning of Devices on Conventional Roadways for Various Speed Limits
Shoulder Work
Moving Work
Roadside Work without Lane Closures
Lane Closure
Lane Closures at Intersections
Work on Sidewalks
Pavement Marking
Surveying
Utility Work

• Chapter 4: Typical Traffic Control Layouts for Long Duration Work Zones (PDF420 KB)
Legend
Table A - Positioning of Devices on Conventional Roadways for Various Speed Zones
Construction Speed Zones
Lane Closures Between Intersections
Lane Closures at Intersections
Detours
Sidewalks

• Chapter 5: Typical Traffic Control Layouts for Freeway Work Zones (PDF 316 KB)
Legend
Table B - Positioning of Devices on Freeways
Advance Warning Area Signs
Not Assigned
Shoulder Work
Slow Moving Work - Open Lane
Stationary and Intermittent Moving Work - Lane Closed
Median Cross Over
Two Lanes Closed
lane Closure at Exit Ramp
Lane Closure at Entrance Ramp
Closure of Exit Ramp

• Appendices: Traffic Control for Specialized Ministry Works on High Speed Rural Highways (PDF 2148 KB)
Legend
Table A Positioning of Devices on Conventional Roadways for Various Speed Limits
Road Closures for Snow Avalanche Control
Pavement Marking
Falling Weight Deflectometer
Paving and Sealcoating
Highway Improvement Project Signs