Daunting, isn’t it, navigating the various government entities and agencies when requesting permits? The Barricade Company has decades of experience dealing with the requirements and fees associated with the approval of traffic control plans and the complexities of right-of-way work in general throughout Southern Nevada. The tabs below provide a quick reference guide to help clear the path toward a successful project. It includes some of the nuances, such as the average time it is taking for traffic plans to be approved, to the available options for expediting the process, among others. (Effective September 2021) We stand ready to assist you in making what can be a maddening process as simple as possible.
Traffic Plan Submittal cost
Clark County
- $50
- $50 resubmittal
City of North Las Vegas
- $50
- $50 resubmittal
City of Las Vegas
- $50
- $100 resubmittal
City of Henderson
- $200
- $200 resubmittal
Nevada Department of Transportation
- No fee
Who can submit for an encroachment permit, and what is the cost?
Clark County
- $75 + additional fees based on project
- Contractor or traffic control provider
City of North Las Vegas
- $75
- Contractor or traffic control provider
City of Las Vegas
- Varies by project
- Contractor only
City of Henderson
- Varies by project
- Contractor only
Nevada Department of Transportation
- ”TOP” no fees
- Contractor or traffic control provider
Average approval time frames
Clark County
- 2 weeks
City of North Las Vegas
- 3 days
City of Las Vegas
- 5 to 10 days
City of Henderson
- 5 to 10 days
Boulder City
- 1 week
Nevada Department of Transportation
- 5 to 10 days
Who can expedite a traffic plan and what is the fee?
Clark County
- $180 fee (based on availability)
- Can be requested by contractor or traffic control provider
City of North Las Vegas
- No formal expedite process
- Can be requested by contractor or traffic control provider
- No fee
City of Las Vegas
- No formal expedite process
- Can be requested by contractor or traffic control provider (in case of an emergency, contractors who contact City of Las Vegas – high rate of success)
- No fee
City of Henderson
- No formal expedite process
- Can be requested by contractor or traffic control provider (Instances outside of emergency / public safety – very low rate of success)
- No fee
Boulder City
- No formal expedite process
- Can be requested by contractor or traffic control provider (clear explanation by a contractor – high rate of success)
- No fee
Nevada Department of Transportation
- No formal expedite process
- Can be requested by contractor or traffic control provider (regardless of reason or who submits the request – significantly low rate of success)
- No fee
Lane Rental Fees
Clark County
- None at this time; however, County is in the process of implementing lane rental fees
City of North Las Vegas
- $50 per lane, per day (paid by contractor at time of submittal)
City of Las Vegas
- None at this time
City of Henderson
- $50 per lane, per day (including bike lanes)
- After the 3rd day, paid by the contractor (invoiced at the completion of permit)
Boulder City
- None at this time
Nevada Department of Transportation
- None at this time
Contact The Barricade Company at 702.685.7179 with any of your traffic control plan needs or questions. We are here to help.
