Request a Road, Lane or Sidewalk Closure

Do you need to close a road, sidewalk or other area of the public right-of way for your special event or construction work?

The city requires you to get authorization to close streets, lanes, public alleys or sidewalks in the City of Orlando in order to maintain public and worker safety. Authorization is required even though you may have already received approved building and engineering permits from the city’s Permitting Services Office.

For emergency closure requests, email closurerequest@orlando.gov and include the following information:

  • Contact name, phone number, email and company name.
  • Address/work location.
  • Barricade company.
  • Brief description of work.
  • Applicable MOT standard indices being used for traffic control. If the standard index is not applicable or requires any modifications, then a plan will need to be designed and submitted for review.

For a neighborhood block party closure request, submit your closure request here.

For a large special event closure request, submit your closure request here.

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Step 1.Check your eligibility

Make sure the road you want to close is located in the city limits.

Verify the Location

State or county road closure permits may also be required. Email closurerequest@orlando.gov for more information.

Step 2.Gather your information

You will need to provide: 

  • For closures LESS than (14) Days submit closure requests (10) business days prior to the planned closure start date.
  • For closures MORE than (14) Days submit closure requests (15) business days prior to the planned closure start date.
  • Manhole, wastewater, and fiber work may follow different timelines—submit at least two business days in advance.
  • The exact location of the special event or work performed, including the street name and intersecting streets.
  • A description of the work you are doing or name of project.
  • A start and completion date of your work.
  • Barricade company contact information. If you need a barricade company, you can contact:
  • Flashrite, 407.834.0408
  • Bob's Barricades, 407.855.7186
  • MOT Plans Inc., 407.724.4282
  • Acme, 407.253.4337
  • Sunbelt Rentals, 407.855.0050
  • For metered and on-street parking within closures, parking meter rental is with the City Parking Division or call 407.246.2155.

Step 3.Fill out the application

Fill in all required fields, including attachments if applicable:

  • Aerial map showing precise work location, or a special event site plan, location or route noting the lane, whole roadways or sidewalks affected.
  • Copy of Advanced FDOT MOT Certificate for the person responsible for the setup and maintenance of the approved traffic control plan.
  • Copy of detailed traffic control plan or modified FDOT MOT indices if NOT submitting a current non-modified FDOT MOT indices.
    • Street names displayed.
    • Lane closures and/or closed streets must be illustrated on the map.
    • Use multiple maps when needed. Number maps to ensure proper order.
  • Full intersection closures require an MOT/TTCP plan that is signed and sealed by a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.
  • Plans must account for all phases of construction.

Complete the Application

Step 4.We will contact you

We will review your application at least five business days from the time of receipt of all documents.

Step 5.Notify residents and businesses

You will need to notify affected residents and businesses of the road closure with a hand-delivered or city-provided flyer template or preapproved flyer/door hanger at least (5) or (10) business days depending on the duration of the closure.

Step 6.Close the road

Your barricade company is responsible for closing the road. Upon approval, PCMS signs must be installed (5) business days in advance for whole road closures.