When a crane has to set up in the street, the city wants a permit and a traffic control plan in place before the truck arrives. Bill Boom can take care of that for you, in any city we work in. Here is when a closure is needed, how long it takes, and what we handle.
When a crane lift needs a street closure
A closure is needed any time the truck or its outriggers have to sit in a travel lane, a parking lane, a bike lane, or across a sidewalk. That is common downtown and on tight lots where the building comes right up to the street and there is no alley or parking lot to work from.
A closure is not needed when the truck can work from an alley, a driveway, or a private lot without blocking the street. We always look for that option first, because it is faster and costs the customer less.
What a street closure involves
- A traffic control plan. A traffic control company draws up a plan showing the signs, cones, and barricades, and where cars and people on foot will be routed.
- The permit application. The plan and the job details go to the city for review.
- Approval. The city approves the closure for a set date and time.
- Lift day. The traffic control crew sets up the closure before the crane arrives and takes it down when the lift is done.
How long it takes
Plan on about two weeks from the first call to an approved closure. That is the part that catches people off guard. If your lift needs the street, call as soon as you know the date you are aiming for.
What Bill Boom handles
We work with a traffic control company to get the plan drawn up, and we pull the street closure permit with the city for you. We line the closure up with the lift, so the street is ready when the truck gets there. You make one phone call instead of three.
The closure is quoted separately from the crane lift, so you can see what each part of the job costs.
What we need from you
- The address and which side of the building the lift happens on
- What is being lifted and where it is going
- The date you are aiming for, and how much room you have to move it
- A photo of the street in front of the building
- Notice to your tenants or neighbors, if your building requires it
How to get started
Call (303) 761-2666. There is no call center. The person who picks up knows the trucks and can usually tell you on the phone whether your job needs the street at all. Every lift is quoted on the phone.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a street closure permit for a crane lift?
Only if the crane has to set up in the street, a parking lane, or across a sidewalk. If the truck can work from an alley, driveway, or parking lot, no closure is needed.
How long does a street closure permit take?
Plan on about two weeks. The traffic control plan has to be drawn up and the city has to review and approve it before the lift date.
Who gets the street closure permit, me or the crane company?
We can get it for you. Bill Boom works with a traffic control company on the plan and pulls the permit with the city. It is quoted separately from the lift.
