⚠️ Work Zone Setup & Teardown · MUTCD Compliant · Fully Equipped
Work Zone Traffic Setup Company - Safety and Compliance Guaranteed
MUTCD-compliant work zone configuration from sign placement to barrel positioning — every time. JML handles the full setup and teardown so your crew can stay focused on the job, not the traffic control.
100%
3-Hr
Full
24/7
MUTCD Compliant
PA Deployment Radius
Equipment Provided
Emergency Setup
MUTCD Part 6 Compliant
Clean Teardown Guaranteed
PennDOT Pub. 213 Standards
Buffer Zone Layout
Cone & Barrel Positioning
Sign Placement to Spec
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Cones, signs, and barricades positioned to approved taper geometry
Service Overview
More Than Moving Cones. It's a Science.
A properly configured work zone is one of the most critical factors in keeping your workers — and the public — safe. Every sign placement distance, every taper length, and every buffer zone dimension is dictated by MUTCD and PennDOT standards. Get it wrong and your crew is exposed. Get it right and everyone goes home safe.
JML arrives with a full complement of equipment and a trained crew that knows the standards cold. We set up your work zone correctly the first time and don't leave until teardown is complete and the site is restored.
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MUTCD Part 6 sign sequences placed at correct advance distances
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Delineators, tubular markers, and channelizing devices as specified
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Buffer space and work area clearly defined and marked
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Arrow boards and warning lights placed and activated
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Zone integrity maintained and adjusted throughout the workday
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Complete teardown with no debris or hardware left behind
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MUTCD & PennDOT Compliant
Every zone, every time — no exceptions
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Advance Warning Area
The first thing drivers encounter. This section alerts them that conditions ahead are changing and gives them time to slow down and merge safely.
- Road Work Ahead and advisory speed signs deployed at required upstream distances
- Sign spacing calculated from posted speed limit per MUTCD Table 6C-4
- Portable signs on stands placed on correct side of roadway
- Flagger ahead and one-lane road signs added where flaggers are used
MUTCD 6C — Advance Warning
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Activity Area & Buffer Space
The heart of the work zone — where your crew operates. The buffer provides a critical safety cushion between live traffic and workers.
- Longitudinal and lateral buffer space set per MUTCD minimums
- Work space clearly delineated with cones, drums, or barricades
- Shadow vehicle or truck-mounted attenuator placed at buffer end if required
- Flaggers stationed at correct positions with full sight lines to traffic
MUTCD 6C — Activity Area
Four Phases. Zero Shortcuts.
A compliant work zone isn't put together all at once — it's built in a precise sequence. Here's how JML executes every setup from start to finish.
The Setup Process
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Transition Zone & Taper
The taper guides vehicles from their normal path into the restricted lane or path. This is the most geometry-critical part of the setup.
- Merge taper length calculated using the L = WS formula per MUTCD
- Traffic cones or barrels placed at required spacing intervals along taper
- Arrow board positioned at the upstream end of the taper
- Channelizing device spacing decreases as vehicles approach the work area
MUTCD 6C — Transition Zone
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Termination Area & Teardown
Returning traffic to normal conditions — and leaving the site exactly as we found it. Clean, fast, and professional from the last cone to the last sign.
- End Road Work sign placed at the downstream end of the work zone
- Tangent taper guides vehicles back to normal lane alignment
- All signs, cones, barrels, and equipment collected and loaded
- Roadway surface checked for leftover debris before crew departs
MUTCD 6C — Termination
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Traffic Cones
28\" and 36\" MUTCD-compliant traffic cones with retro-reflective collars for daytime and nighttime visibility. Deployed in OSHA-required quantities for taper and buffer zones.
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Arrow Boards
Trailer-mounted and vehicle-mounted arrow boards with sequential and flashing modes. Positioned at transition zone entry points for maximum advance driver warning.
Everything Arrives With Our Crew
You don't need to source a single piece of traffic control hardware. JML brings a fully stocked setup for every job — the right equipment, in the right quantities, every time.
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Barricades
Type I, II, and III barricades for partial and full road closures, pedestrian channelization, and multi-day work zone perimeters. Reflective sheeting on all panels.
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Warning Lights & Delineators
Type A low-intensity and Type C high-intensity warning lights for nighttime and low-visibility work zones. Tubular delineators for edge-line and channelization reinforcement.
Equipment We Provide
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Warning Signs
Full MUTCD road work sign series — Road Work Ahead, Lane Closed, Flagger Ahead, End Road Work, and all required advisory panels — on portable stands or vehicle-mounted.
Every Setup Passes Inspection. Guaranteed.
Our crew supervisors verify full compliance at setup and monitor zone integrity throughout the workday. If an inspector walks your site, you'll have nothing to worry about. We set up by the book — every sign, every barrel, every measurement.
ATSSA
Certified Crew
MUTCD
Part 6 Design
OSHA
1926.200 Standards
PennDOT
Publication 213
FHWA
Federal Guidelines
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Road Paving & Resurfacing
Rolling work zone setups that move with paving equipment along the road. Includes rolling taper, advance signage, and flaggers or arrow boards as required.
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Intersection Improvements
Complex multi-approach setups for signal work, curb reconstruction, or ADA ramp upgrades at busy intersections. Coordinated with traffic signal timing where needed.
Common Project Types
Work Zones We Set Up Every Day
From a small utility trench on a side street to a multi-day highway paving operation — if your crew is working near live traffic, JML can set up and manage your work zone.
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Utility Trench & Boring
Stationary work zone protection for water, gas, electric, and fiber crews cutting into or boring under the roadway. Full perimeter setup with buffer space.
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Emergency & Overnight Work
24/7 rapid response work zone setup for emergency repairs, water main breaks, or any unplanned roadway work. Enhanced lighting and high-visibility equipment for night operations.
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Bridge & Structure Work
Multi-day or multi-week work zones for bridge rehabilitation, deck replacement, or overhead structure work. Extended duration setups with nightly inspection.
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Pedestrian & Sidewalk Work
ADA-compliant accessible pedestrian pathway setups with proper channelization, signage, and lighting for sidewalk closures, curb work, and adjacent utility projects.