Smart Traffic Control Solutions for Water & Sewer Projects
Take control of your work zone today with Site 20/20. Reduce risk, improve visibility, and keep water and sewer projects on schedule.
Traffic Control Challenges in Water and Sewer Projects
- Open trenches and underground work near traffic increase the risk for crews.
- Long, shifting work zones require constant repositioning of traffic control setups.
- Manual flagging is costly and hard to scale across multiple repair or maintenance sites.
- Managers have little to no real-time visibility into conditions at remote job sites
- Incident documentation is often incomplete, creating liability gaps.
Traffic Management Technology for Water and Sewer Work Zones
Urban water projects are complex, high-risk environments. Traditional flagging can slow progress and increase worker exposure. Smart traffic control solutions for urban water and sewer projects improve safety and efficiency:
Guardian SmartFlagger
Ideal for excavation zones where manual flaggers would otherwise need to stand close to live traffic, open trenches, and heavy machinery.
Guardian Smart Sign
Ensures correct signage placement even when work zones shift due to digging, backfilling, or changing site conditions.
Guardian Cone Pro
Provides instant hazard alerts to protect crews working near live traffic. Improves reaction time and helps reduce on-site incidents.
ROADS: Remote Onboarding and Dispatch System
A single platform for dispatch, payroll, equipment tracking, and job management. Reduces delays and improves operational accuracy for water and sewer contractors.
Partner Portal
Provides full visibility into deployed devices across work zones. Managers can track the Guardian product line with live GPS and monitoring tools.
Common Water & Sewer Project Setups and Applications
From maintenance to repair, Site 20/20 uses advanced technology that adapts to the unique demands of each project type
Water Main Maintenance
Maintenance crews working on active mains need reliable protection. Smart traffic control for urban water projects keeps traffic moving while reducing worker exposure.
Sewer Line Installation
Sewer projects often span multiple blocks in dense urban areas. Smart traffic control for urban sewer projects helps crews manage traffic more effectively and with greater visibility.
Emergency Water and Sewer Repairs
When a water main breaks or a sewer line fails, response speed matters. Site 20/20 solutions deploy fast so your crew can focus on the repair, not traffic logistics.
Municipal Utility Upgrades
Large infrastructure projects require scalable solutions. Smart traffic control for municipal sewer and water projects supports safe operations across complex work zones.
How Water & Sewer Crews Operate in the Field
Here’s how water and sewer teams typically manage daily operations across active work zones, from emergency response to planned excavation work.
Rapid Response and Job Dispatch
Work often begins with an urgent call, such as a water main break or sewer failure. The dispatcher opens ROADS and assigns crews and Guardian hardware to each job. The Dispatch Board confirms who is ready and which jobs still need coverage.
Zone Up Before Excavation Starts
A single operator deploys the Guardian SmartFlagger and activates it via tablet. Smart Signs are placed in the proper advance warning sequence and send GPS-verified position and spacing data to the Partner Portal. The work zone is confirmed live before any crew enters the area.
Ongoing Adjustments as Work Progresses
Centralized Monitoring and Safer Execution
Supervisors track multiple active sites through connected platforms with GPS and live data. This removes the need for constant site visits while improving oversight and coordination. At the same time, reducing worker exposure to traffic improves overall safety.
Why Water and Sewer Contractors Choose Site 20/20
Site 20/20 helps water and sewer contractors modernize traffic control with connected solutions built for the realities of underground utility work. Whether responding to a burst water main, managing sewer line repairs, or handling planned infrastructure upgrades, teams can deploy traffic control quickly and safely. Automation reduces the need for workers to operate in live traffic near open trenches, while improving consistency across every setup.
With real-time visibility and centralized control, supervisors can monitor multiple job sites, track equipment, and ensure compliance without constant site visits. This level of oversight helps reduce delays, improve coordination between crews, and maintain safer work environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can a work zone be set up for an emergency water main break?
The Guardian SmartFlagger is built for rapid response. One person can unload and activate it within minutes, establishing a compliant work zone as soon as the crew arrives.
How does traffic hazard protection work for workers inside a manhole or below-grade vault?
Guardian Cone Pro detects approaching vehicles up to 500 feet away and sends instant alerts to wearable devices. Workers in confined spaces receive real-time warnings without relying on radio communication, while supervisors can monitor surface conditions through live camera feeds.
What happens when work continues in wet or low-visibility conditions?
Water and sewer projects often involve wet roads, poor lighting, or reduced visibility. Smart traffic control systems improve visibility with connected signage and real-time alerts for approaching traffic.
Can traffic control adapt as excavation areas expand?
Yes, as excavation progresses, trenches may widen or shift, requiring updates to the work zone layout. Connected systems make it easy to reposition signs and devices while maintaining proper spacing and compliance.
Can one supervisor oversee multiple water and sewer work zones at the same time?
Yes. The Partner Portal consolidates live 360° camera feeds and real-time GPS positions from every active Guardian SmartFlagger, Smart Sign, and Cone Pro across all active sites into a single dashboard.