Street Closure Permits

There are three types of street closure permits issued by the Highway Division's Right-of-Way Unit.  All applications for a street closure permit must be received by mail or fax by 12 Noon at least ten business days in advance of the start date.  The permit normally is faxed to the applicant at least two days in advance of the start date.

The Department may determine if police assistance and/or inspection is required at the site. Some work performed in Center City may need to be done nights and weekends.

• Application for Street Closure for Equipment Placement
  This application is used to identify the location of all equipment (Examples: Roll-off Dumpsters, scaffolding, shelter platforms, etc.) and supplies that will be used at the site in order to determine if additional lanes and/or the footway must be closed.  A blank plan is provided on the application for indicating both the work site and the staging area for the work being performed.
• Application for Street Closure for Utility Work
  This application is used for any type of utility,  telecommunication, and/or plumbing work that would involve excavation and pull-through activities. For a large project that will include closure of five or more blocks, a plan of the proposed work must accompany the applications for  each block. This plan must show the sequence of construction by location and date.
• Application for Street Closure for Crane Placement
  This application is required from any individuals who  plan to place a crane on the public right-of-way.
• Application for Street Closure for Helicopter Lift
  This application is required from any individual requesting low altitude helicopter flight(s) requiring streets and/or sidewalks below to be closed.  Examples could be installation of HVAC units atop a high-rise, film shoots, etc.