Historic Downtown Traffic & Pedestrian Control
Client Overview
Client: MasTec
Location: Downtown St. Augustine, Florida
The Situation
MasTec was performing overhead and underground utility work for FP&L in downtown St. Augustine, Florida. This area is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the country and recognized as the oldest city in America.
The project required coordinated traffic and pedestrian control within a highly visible, historically sensitive environment with active state and local government oversight.
The Challenge
This was an extremely high-profile job with multiple layers of complexity:
Active involvement from the City of St. Augustine, the State of Florida, and FP&L
Daily on-site archaeologists who had to approve any excavation activity
Strict work windows that varied depending on the exact downtown location
Heavy pedestrian tourism and business activity
Limited staging areas within a historic downtown corridor
Flexible scheduling that included overnight and early morning shifts
Execution required precision, adaptability, and consistent professionalism throughout the project.
Our Solution
Right Traffic delivered structured traffic and pedestrian control with hands-on leadership involvement:
Provided both vehicle and pedestrian traffic control throughout the project
Staffed 4 to 8 crew members depending on phase and time of day
Delivered multi-crew and extended-hour coverage, including overnight and early morning operations
Maintained leadership presence at all meetings before, during, and after construction
Coordinated directly with local businesses and secured access to a critical parking lot
Deployed Guardian SmartFlagger units in various stages and locations to help maintain safe pedestrian and vehicle movement
The team adjusted to variable work windows while maintaining reliable, on-time performance.
Results That Matter
Maintained pedestrian and vehicle traffic in one of the most visited tourist destinations in the country
Received praise from pedestrians, the City of St. Augustine, FP&L, and MasTec
Successfully supported excavation work under archaeological oversight
Delivered consistent on-time performance across overnight and early morning shifts
Helped ensure smooth execution of a highly visible infrastructure project
Quick Project Facts
Duration: 3 weeks
Crew Size: 4 to 8 personnel
Coverage: Multi-crew and extended-hour operations
Environment: Historic downtown, high-tourism corridor
Why This Matters to You
Projects in high-visibility urban centers require more than standard traffic control. They demand adaptability, punctual crews, and coordination with municipalities, utilities, contractors, businesses, and the public.
This project demonstrates the ability to manage pedestrian and vehicle flow within restricted work windows while maintaining professionalism in one of the most sensitive and visited environments in the country.