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FrontLines Q1 2026

In the News, SightLines, February 19, 2026

A quarterly field guide with insights into creating safer, smarter, and more efficient work zones. In this issue, learn how AWP can help with all of your utility project work zone needs, including TCPs, permitting, and site setup — because your schedule and safety matter.

What’s Driving Demand

SPring Surge: Secure Your Plan

Utility upgrades and BEAD broadband builds are ramping up—permits and traffic control plans can quickly bottleneck your schedule.

 

Deadlines Matter: Tools to Keep Safe Work Zones Moving
  • AI-Generated TCP estimates in minutes
  • Quick turnaround plans when scope is provided
  • Permitting Concierge support to manage sequencing and submissions

 

 

Lead the Way

Operations Director Insight

 

Traffic Control Operation Insight

 

Success Story: Colorado Wildfire Mitigation

AWP partnered with Ward Electric to deliver day by day visibility and zero incidents during a high-risk utility upgrade.

Outcome: On-time, on-budget, DOT-compliant

See How We Did It

TCP Availability

Quick Turn When Scope Provided

 

Basic TCP

Basic Plans: Lead Time 1-3 Days

For standard flagging or lane closures and low volume/residential areas (1-2 page plans)

Intermediate TCP

Intermediate Plans: Lead Time 3-5 Days

For multi lane closures, high volume areas, multi intersection sites, roundabouts, and projects affecting multiple transportation modes (3+ pages)

 

Complex TCP

Complex Plans: Lead Time 8-10 Days

For aerial line crossings, large detours with multiple intersections, and Interstate/DOT work (5+page plans)

 

AWP Safety Has Your Back

AWP is your one stop shop for TCPs, permitting, and site setup — because your schedule and safety matter.

 

View AWP Safety’s Q1 2026 FrontLines Issue as a PDF.

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