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Transportation :: GDOT Divisions :: Engineering 

Lane Closure Permits A permit to block a sidewalk and/or street is required whenever a portion of a sidewalk and/or street is to be blocked in any way that will alter traffic flow, affect parking, or alter pedestrian patterns. Permits to block a sidewalk and/or street shall be issued in accordance with all the requirements of Chapter 18, Article III, and Chapter 26, Article I of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances, Chapter XXIV of the North Carolina State Building Code, Part VI of Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and with the City’s Work Area Traffic Control Handbook, published by the Greensboro Department of Transportation, and of any other limitations that may be set forth in the permit. All permits to block travel lanes should conform to the City of Greensboro Peak Hour Traffic Disruption Policy.  A fee of $30 is required for permits to block City streets or sidewalks. For any event that exceeds three days, a fee of $60 is required for a period of up to one month and thereafter $30 for each additional month. For more information, or to inquire about obtaining a permit for a lane closure, call 373-CITY or contact us by email.  The list below details all active lane closure permits.

Active Lane Closure Permits

Location: Elm St Permit Date: Apr 26, 2011 Date Issued: May 9, 2011 Date Expires: Jun 9, 2011 Applicant: David Baker Blockage: street Purpose: Closing center-turn lane for installation of water tap. Limitations: All closures in accordance with WATCH manual. Reference diagram 19. No closures from 7-9 am and 4-6 pm.

Location: Oakland Ave Permit Date: Aug 19, 2010 Date Issued: Aug 19, 2010 Date Expires: Jul 19, 2011 Applicant: Jennifer Smith Blockage: street Purpose: Blocking on-street parking on northside of Oakland Ave, between construction entrance and Kenilworth St. Limitations: All closures in accordance with the WATCH manual. Use cones and/or barrels to block spaces.

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