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Permits, plans and work zones, explained for the people who book them.

Name: B&F Traffic Control
Address: Bakersfield yard 15008 Hageman Rd Bakersfield, CA 93314 Atascadero yard 9695 El Camino Real Atascadero, CA 93422
Telephone: (661) 491-7714

Cones and a B&F truck at a street work zone

September 29, 2026Do you need a traffic control plan for an encroachment permit?Most work in a public road needs an encroachment permit, and most permits need a traffic control plan. Here's how it fits together in Kern and San Luis Obispo counties.

September 24, 2026How many flaggers does a lane closure need?There's no single number. It depends on the road, the traffic, the work and the plan. Here's what drives it, and how to avoid paying for more than you need.
September 18, 2026Arrow board or message board: which does your job need?Both are trailer-mounted and both are bright. They do different jobs. Here's when each one earns its place in a work zone.
September 11, 2026Portable traffic signals vs. flaggersFor one-lane, two-way traffic control, you can use flaggers, portable signals, or both. Here's how to think about the choice.
September 4, 2026What to have ready when you request a traffic control quoteA few details make the difference between a quick, accurate quote and a round of back-and-forth. Here's the short list.
August 28, 2026Night work zones: what changes after darkNight work keeps traffic moving during the day, but it changes how a work zone has to be set up. Here's what's different.