Richmond Traffic Control

What Richmond Traffic Control does

Richmond Traffic Control, Inc. (RTCI) is a Virginia-based work zone traffic control services and equipment provider founded in 2008 and headquartered in Ashland. The company delivers lane closures (single and multilane on interstate, primary, secondary, and urban streets), detours and road closures, mobile operations using Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMAs), flagging operations, and sign installation through ATSSA- and VDOT-certified crews operating out of three regional branch offices in Ashland (Central Virginia), Fredericksburg (Northern Virginia), and Norfolk (Tidewater Virginia). All devices used in the field meet NCHRP 350 crashworthy standards and VDOT specifications.

The company's underlying technology is conventional roadway safety hardware — TMA crash attenuator trucks, portable changeable message signs (electronic message boards), trailer-mounted Type C arrow panels, portable temporary rumble strips, portable traffic signal trailers, drums, cones, Type II/III barricades, and roll-up/rigid signs with fluorescent orange Diamond Grade sheeting. A Professional Engineer is on staff, supporting engineering judgment on work zone layouts beyond pure field execution.

RTC monetizes through three channels: usage-based equipment rentals (TMAs, message boards, arrow panels, signs, drums, cones, barricades, portable signals, rumble strips) delivered to job sites; hardware sales of cones, barricades, rumble strips, speed bumps, parking stops, and Class II/III retroreflective apparel; and professional services for installation, flagging, mobile operations, and approved VDOT Basic/Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control training and ATSSA/VDOT Flagging Training courses. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the go-to-market is sales-led through direct phone, in-person, and website engagement targeting construction contractors, VDOT public works projects, and local government infrastructure clients. The company is a certified SWaM small business under the Virginia Department of Minority Business Enterprises, providing set-aside bid advantages on state contracts.

In March 2026, Richmond Traffic Control was acquired by Moeris, a national roadway safety and traffic control platform whose prior operating companies include Colorado Barricade and Pavement Surface Control. The transaction extends Moeris into the Mid-Atlantic while RTC retains its brand, locations, team, and operational structure.

Name

Richmond Traffic Control

Legal name

Richmond Traffic Control, Inc.

Website

https://richmondtcinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Richmond Traffic Control is a Virginia work zone traffic control services and equipment provider serving construction contractors, VDOT, and local government across Central, Northern, and Tidewater Virginia since 2008; it is now a Moeris platform company.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Work Zone Traffic Control Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Road Transportation (4884)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Flagging & On-Site Traffic Control Labor Services (Flaggers, Spotters, Lane Closures) (TLAJALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lane Closure, Detour & Diversion Operations (Detour Setup, Route Management, Access Management) (TLAJALAK), Work Zone Traffic Control Device Supply & Rental (Cones, Drums, Barricades, Delineators) (TLAJALAB), Portable/Temporary Signage & Message Systems (Temporary Signs, PCMS/VMS, Arrow Boards) (TLAJALAC)

Keywords

• Work zone traffic control
• Traffic control equipment rental
• Lane closure services
• Flagging operations
• Work zone safety training

Headquarters

HQ city

Ashland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rentals: Rental of traffic control devices including TMAs, message boards, arrow panels, signs, drums, cones, barricades, portable traffic signals, and rumble strips to contractors and government agencies on a per-rental basis
2. Equipment Sales: Sale of traffic control products including cones, barricades, rumble strips, speed bumps, parking stops, and safety apparel
3. Traffic Control Services: Installation of lane closures, detours, flagging operations, mobile operations, and sign installation performed by certified crews
4. Training Courses: VDOT Basic and Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Training courses and ATSSA/VDOT Flagging Training certifications

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Richmond Traffic Control provides work zone traffic control services and equipment for roadways in Virginia. The company installs lane closures and detours, performs flagging and mobile operations, and rents and sells traffic control devices including TMAs, message boards, arrow panels, signs, drums, cones, barricades, portable traffic signals, and rumble strips. It also offers VDOT and ATSSA-approved work zone traffic control and flagging training courses.

Product overview

Richmond Traffic Control, Inc. is a full-service provider of work zone traffic control products and services operating in Central, Northern, and Tidewater Virginia since 2008. The company offers an integrated portfolio combining equipment rentals (TMAs, message boards, arrow boards, signs, sign stands, drums, cones, barricades, portable traffic signals, and rumble strips), equipment sales (cones, rumble strips, speed bumps, parking stops, and safety apparel), and professional services (lane closures, detours, mobile operations, flagging, and VDOT/ATSSA training courses). All equipment meets VDOT specifications and NCHRP 350 compliance standards, with delivery available to job sites across their service regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traffic Control Services

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MoeriscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2026Moeris, a national roadway safety and traffic control organization, acquired Richmond Traffic Control as its third operating business following Colorado Barricade and Pavement Surface Control. Richmond Traffic Control retains its name, locations, team, and operational structure while gaining access to additional resources for growth. The acquisition expands Moeris into the Mid-Atlantic region.
• VDOT (Virginia Department of Transportation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRichmond Traffic Control is an approved provider for VDOT Basic and Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Training courses. Their equipment meets VDOT specifications and is NCHRP 350 compliant. They serve VDOT projects throughout Virginia.
• ATSSA (American Traffic Safety Services Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRichmond Traffic Control employees are ATSSA certified. The company provides ATSSA and VDOT Flagging Training. ATSSA certification is a key credential for work zone traffic control professionals.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Colorado Barricade: Sister company under Moeris providing traffic control, signage, and pavement marking services across Colorado. Identical business model and offerings to RTCI, making it the most direct operational comparable within the parent platform.
• Safety Zone Specialists: Mid-Atlantic-focused work zone traffic control company providing lane closures, flagging, and equipment rentals to highway construction contractors. Directly comparable service mix and customer base to RTCI.
• Traffic Management Inc. (TMI): Regional traffic control and high-moving lane closure services provider operating in the eastern U.S. Offers TMA trucks, message boards, and certified flagging crews comparable to RTCI's core stack.
• Pavement Surface Control: Another Moeris operating business focused on pavement markings and roadway surface treatments, often co-delivered with work zone traffic control services. Comparable to RTCI as a roadway safety services operator.
• RoadSafe Traffic Systems: National provider of traffic control, pavement marking, and roadway safety services to contractors and DOTs. Operates a similar equipment rental plus flagging/lane closure service model that competes head-to-head with RTCI on government infrastructure projects.
• Work Area Protection (WAP): National traffic control products and services company offering equipment rentals (TMAs, message boards, attenuators) and on-site traffic control services. Closely aligned product/rental portfolio to RTCI's rental book.
• Statewide Safety Systems: Mid-Atlantic and Mid-South traffic control services provider offering lane closures, flagging, equipment rentals, and sign installation to DOTs and contractors. Direct competitor to RTCI in adjacent geographies with matching service menus.

Broad incumbents

• AWP Safety (Area Wide Protective): North America's largest traffic control and roadway safety services provider operating across most U.S. states. Directly comparable to RTCI as a work zone flagging, lane closure, and equipment rental services provider, with broader geographic coverage.

Regional players

• Reliable Traffic Control Services: Southeastern U.S. traffic control services and equipment rental provider serving DOT and contractor customers. Similar rental-plus-services model to RTCI, comparable in scale and operating footprint.
• All About Traffic Control: Traffic control services provider focused on the greater Mid-Atlantic region, delivering lane closures, flagging, and equipment rentals. Comparable offering profile to RTCI but operating in overlapping/contiguous territories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/richmond-traffic-control-inc.

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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