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Traffic Control
Traffic Control
Traffic Control
Traffic Control Services Providing Customers and Team Members with Peace of Mind
Overview of Services
As roadways across Ontario continue to see increasing traffic volumes and congestion, Beacon Lite Traffic offers a full range of traffic control services to support roadway construction and infrastructure projects, special events, film and television productions, and emergency incident management.
Beginning with detailed Traffic Management Plans, our team ensures each plan complies with Ontario regulations, including the Ontario Traffic Manual, Ministry of Transportation of Ontario requirements, and applicable Occupational Health and Safety Act standards. Where required, this includes permit coordination and the provision of engineered, stamped plans to meet municipal and provincial approval requirements.
Once the Traffic Management Plan is approved, our 24/7 dispatch and operations teams coordinate closely to ensure your construction or infrastructure project, special event, film or television production, or roadway incident is managed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with Ontario requirements.
Our highly trained flagging crews, made up of certified Traffic Control Persons, are fully equipped with the temporary signage and traffic control devices specified in your approved Traffic Management Plan. This approach ensures workers are protected while allowing traffic to safely approach, travel through, and exit the work zone in accordance with the Ontario Traffic Manual and Ministry of Transportation of Ontario standards.
Additional services include lane closures designed to support high volume municipal roads, regional corridors, and provincial highway networks, with careful consideration given to traffic flow, safety, and regulatory compliance.
We also provide traffic signs for both rental and purchase, meeting Ontario and municipal specifications. We work with trusted industry manufacturers to deliver durable, high quality signage tailored to your project requirements. Traffic sign installation services are available through our qualified installation partners.
To further support your workforce, our team offers access to traffic control and safety training programs aligned with Ontario standards. These programs are designed to help teams meet certification requirements, improve on-site safety, and maintain compliance across a wide range of traffic control and construction environments.
Traffic Control Plans: A Roadmap to a Safely Executed Project
The goal of effective traffic management is to protect workers and accommodate road users while work is underway on roadways.
Industry experts agree that traffic management is becoming increasingly complex as Ontario roadways grow busier and construction projects continue to expand. A professionally developed Traffic Management Plan is essential for any company performing work that affects traffic flow, lane configurations, or public safety, ensuring regulatory compliance, reduced risk, and safe movement through work zones.
Professional Flagging
Effective traffic flagging plays a critical role in maintaining a safe and responsive work zone by protecting workers and guiding motorists and pedestrians in accordance with the approved Traffic Management Plan. Safety is always the top priority, which is why all required construction and traffic control signage must be installed before flagging operations begin and coordinated alongside lane closure activities to ensure full regulatory compliance and uninterrupted traffic flow.
Lane Closures
Lane closures are a key part of your traffic control project. They keep your dynamic work-zone safe, protect workers and move motorists according to your traffic management plan. A key lane closure component is appropriate traffic signs that clearly indicate where motorists and pedestrians must proceed. Safe lane closures are essential to all types of construction sites and other projects.
Industries We Serve
Road Construction
Infrastructure Projects
Municipal Services
Telecommunications
Special Events
24/7 Emergency Response
Power Utility
High/Low Rise Construction Projects
Traffic Control Services Resources
Traffic Control Persons
The Universal Group’s TCPs are provincially certified and receive specialized training from our in-house traffic control experts. Our hired Traffic Control Persons must complete the following training after being hired:
- WSBC approved 2-day traffic control course
- Universal Group Safety Orientation (4hrs)
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Training
- Universal Group Drug and Alcohol Awareness Course
- BC Hydro Electrical Safety for Trades Workers
- On-road TCP mentorship program
This extensive training process prepares our TCPs to manage every situation and all projects they will encounter throughout their careers. The Universal Group is proud to offer the highest caliber of TCPs in the industry.
Interested in traffic control opportunities? Check out The Universal Group Traffic Career Postings.
Lane Closure Technicians
The Universal Group’s LCTs devise, implement, and manage the traffic services for the work areas and road closures. Our LCTs allow clients to focus on what they do best, while we take care of the traffic control logistics.
TCP’s with over 700 hours of road experience are eligible to become a LCT but first they must complete the following training:
- Complete our internal LCT course and pass the final exam
- Complete our driver road safety course and ride-along practicum
- On-road LCT mentorship
Each lane closure truck comes stocked with the following equipment:
- 54 2.4 x 2.4 ft Construction Signs
- 40 Cones
- 12 Flags
- 20 Tripods
- 6 Windmaster Sign Stands
- Caution Tape
- One pair of standard two-way radios
- Truck-mounted arrow board
With over 500 trucks in our fleet we are ready to handle your lane closure needs.
Highway Technicians and Crash Attenuators
Our highway technicians are the best in the business. The Universal Group is proud to have the equipment and personnel needed to conduct high-speed closures in a safe and efficient manner. We go above the Ministry of Transportation’s standards to ensure both our workers and our contractors safety. Each highway truck comes stocked with the following equipment:
- 57 2.4 x 2.4 ft Construction Signs
- 20 4×4 ft Construction Signs
- 12 Speed Reduction Signs
- 20 Tripods
- 12 Windmaster Sign Stands
- 20 Barrels and Bases
- 100 Cones
- 24 Flags
- 6 Speed Sign Covers
- Caution Tape
- One pair standard two-way radios
- Truck-mounted arrow board
When you’re installing a lane closure on a highway, you need the confidence that comes with knowing no one will get hurt. The Universal Group has several MASH-certified crash trucks that we deploy when installing high-speed road closures. Our truck mounted crash attenuators will give you peace of mind by protecting drivers and workers from hazards on and around the roadway.
Traffic Control Supervisors
Did you know that the Ministry of Transportation requires that you appoint a qualified Traffic Control Supervisor to oversee all traffic control and this person cannot be the site-superintendent, site supervisor or foreman?
The Universal Group has qualified the largest quantity of Traffic Control Supervisors in the Province and are ready to coordinate your traffic control needs. In general Traffic Control Supervisors are responsible for:
- Overseeing traffic control operations, ensuring traffic control is executed in accordance with the Traffic Management Plan, and updated as necessary
- Ensuring compliance with Part 18 of WorkSafeBC’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulation regarding supervision of TCPs in the work zone
- Providing direction to TCPs
- Ensuring the required traffic control devices are in place and that signs are checked, maintained and moved as required
- Documenting daily traffic control setups and noting changes on the Traffic Control Plan
- Reporting any traffic control concerns to the Site Supervisor and client
- Ensuring each member of the traffic control crew is wearing the correct PPE, carry evidence of TCP certification, equipped with all necessary equipment, positioned safely, provided with rest breaks and are performing traffic control duties competently and safely
The ability to integrate our Traffic Management Planning department with our Traffic Control Supervisors sets us aside from the competition and ensures you can rely on us to handle all your traffic control needs.
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About Us
We are experienced, safety focused and service driven. From the beginning, our focus has been on delivering practical traffic safety solutions and dependable service.
Traffic Equipment Rentals
The traffic supply division offers rentals and sales of traffic control equipment, from traffic signs and barriers to large solar power message boards
Start Your Career
Universal Group provides an exciting, dynamic, and engaging workplace where you can grow your skills and develop your career.