SERVICE AREA · SURREY, BC
Traffic Control Plans in Surrey, BC
Surrey’s permit process is one of the more complex in the Lower Mainland. Two permit types, strict arterial restrictions, and a 10-business-day minimum review window.
Surrey’s road use permit process requires two separate instruments: a Customer Request for Road Permit (CRRP) and a Traffic Obstruction Permit, both issued by the City of Surrey through Permits & Licences. The review window is a minimum of 10 business days. Build that into your schedule before TCP preparation starts, not after.
Insurance requirements are strict: $5,000,000 CGL naming the City of Surrey as an additional insured. Arterial closures are restricted during peak hours. Confirm per corridor before scheduling a start date. Category 3 plans require an engineer seal; Category 2 plans with lane closures on arterials often do as well.
BPB has prepared traffic control plans for Surrey projects including BC Hydro underground duct and structure work on 64 Avenue. We know which corridors have additional reviewer requirements and what the Engineering Department looks for in a submission.
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PERMIT TYPE
CRRP + Traffic Obstruction Permit
ISSUING BODY
City of Surrey, Permits & Licences
INSURANCE MIN
$5,000,000 CGL + additional insured
LEAD TIME
10 business days minimum
ENGINEER SEAL
Cat 3 required; Cat 2 arterials often required
ARTERIAL RESTRICTIONS
Peak-hour closures restricted; confirm per corridor
GOVERNING BYLAW
Surrey Traffic Bylaw No. 13007
What We Handle in Surrey
Traffic control plans
Category 1, 2, and 3. Built to BC TMM 2020 and City of Surrey requirements, including arterial-specific reviewer expectations.
CRRP and permit applications
Both permit instruments prepared and submitted. Insurance verification and tracking through approval.
Risk assessments
WorkSafeBC OHSR 18.3.1-compliant risk assessments. Standalone or bundled with TCP.
Engineer review coordination
P.Eng review for Category 3 and Category 2 arterial plans. Coordinated by BPB, no separate engineer procurement.
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Jurisdiction Requirements
Select a municipality to see permit type, insurance requirements, lead times, and engineer-seal rules.
Surrey
| Permit type | CRRP (Customer Request for Road Permit) + Traffic Obstruction Permit |
|---|---|
| Issuing body | City of Surrey, Permits & Licences |
| Minimum insurance | $5,000,000 CGL naming City of Surrey as additional insured |
| Review lead time | 10 business days minimum |
| Engineer seal | Required for Category 3; Category 2 with lane closure on arterials |
| Timing notes | Arterial closures restricted during peak hours; confirm per corridor |
| Governing bylaw | Surrey Traffic Bylaw No. 13007 |
Requirements confirmed at time of research. Confirm current standards with the issuing office before submitting.
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