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Jacks · 07-31-2021, 04:42 PM

Depends on what is out front. If there is a ParkPlus zone out front then just park the truck and activate/reactivate a parking session.

If there is no park plus then you may have to go with a lane closure. I haven't done it in awhile but you get the permit, which is pretty cheap, then put up the signs. If you pick up the signs from the traffic supply place and put them out yourself I think it was either no cost or a very cheap sign rental. You will need a 1/2 ton or a van probably, the signs are full size. Alternately they can put the signs out, and pick them up, for you but there is a cost associated with that. Again it's been awhile but I think it was a couple hundred bucks or so?

It's rare that you need a lane closure, usually there is a parking zone out front of a building. You might need to park a couple of vehicles out front to hold a spot for the truck, or go to Princess Auto and get some of those cheap pylons to put out. Really this shouldn't be your problem, the moving company should have enough of a clue to get the job done. I'd make sure it's understood that if they get a ticket that it's their responsibility.

Also, might sound silly, but look around to see if there is a loading zone out front somewhere or out back.

07-31-2021, 04:42 PM	#5
Jacks Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2011 Exp:	Depends on what is out front. If there is a ParkPlus zone out front then just park the truck and activate/reactivate a parking session. If there is no park plus then you may have to go with a lane closure. I haven't done it in awhile but you get the permit, which is pretty cheap, then put up the signs. If you pick up the signs from the traffic supply place and put them out yourself I think it was either no cost or a very cheap sign rental. You will need a 1/2 ton or a van probably, the signs are full size. Alternately they can put the signs out, and pick them up, for you but there is a cost associated with that. Again it's been awhile but I think it was a couple hundred bucks or so? It's rare that you need a lane closure, usually there is a parking zone out front of a building. You might need to park a couple of vehicles out front to hold a spot for the truck, or go to Princess Auto and get some of those cheap pylons to put out. Really this shouldn't be your problem, the moving company should have enough of a clue to get the job done. I'd make sure it's understood that if they get a ticket that it's their responsibility. Also, might sound silly, but look around to see if there is a loading zone out front somewhere or out back. Last edited by Jacks; 07-31-2021 at 04:48 PM.