Interactive Work Zone Checklists
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Last reviewed: June 24, 2026
These checklists are educational verification prompts for common stages of a work zone. They intentionally do not state specific dimensions, distances, or timeframes — those are always confirmed against the current standards, the approved plan, and the permit.
- Work Zone Planning ChecklistMost work-zone problems start before anyone reaches the field. This planning checklist walks through the items to confirm while the work is still on paper — jurisdiction, permits, the plan, pedestrian routing, notices, and coordination.
- Field Setup (Field-Ready) ChecklistA field-ready work zone is one where the setup matches the approved plan and everything a road user needs is in place. This checklist walks through the setup from advance warning through the work area.
- Pedestrian Accessibility ChecklistWhen work affects a sidewalk or crossing, pedestrians still need a safe, accessible way past the work. This checklist confirms the pedestrian route is continuous, accessible, and clearly signed.
- Flagging Operations ChecklistFlagging puts a person close to moving traffic to control it directly. This checklist confirms the flagger, the advance warning, and the coordination are all in place before traffic is controlled.
- Night Work ChecklistNight work adds a visibility challenge on top of everything a daytime setup requires. This checklist confirms the devices, lighting, and apparel that make a nighttime work zone visible.
- Inspection ChecklistAn inspection compares what is on the ground against what was approved. This checklist walks through the items an inspection commonly covers, from documentation to the physical setup.
- Closeout & Removal ChecklistA work zone is not finished until it is properly removed and the road is returned to normal. This checklist confirms devices are removed, restrictions are lifted, and closeout is documented.
- Pre-Mobilization ChecklistThe last check before mobilizing is a go/no-go moment. This checklist confirms the approval, documents, coordination, and materials are all in place before crews and equipment head to the site.
- Traffic Control Plan Review ChecklistA traffic control plan is only useful if it is complete and buildable. This checklist walks through reviewing a TCP before it is submitted or built in the field.
- Permit Readiness ChecklistA permit is more than an approval — its conditions shape the work. This checklist confirms the right permit is identified, the application is complete, and every condition is accounted for.
- Lane-Closure Setup ChecklistClosing a lane means merging traffic while keeping the rest moving. This checklist confirms the closure is built to match the approved plan, from advance warning through the merging taper.
- Bicycle Access ChecklistWhen a work zone affects a bike lane or shared route, bicyclists need a safe way past the work. This checklist confirms whether bicycle access is affected and how it is handled.
- Barrier & Positive-Protection ChecklistWhere the risk is high enough, physical barriers separate traffic from workers. This checklist confirms whether positive protection is required and that it is installed as approved.
- Public Notification ChecklistSome impacts require notifying the public before work begins. This checklist confirms the required notices are planned, timed, and delivered to the right audiences.