Fast, Compliant Traffic Control Plans for Trenching & Excavation
Stop letting municipal encroachment permit delays keep your excavators sitting idle. Connect directly with specialized drafters to get city-ready plans fast—without paying for mandatory equipment rentals or flagging bundles.
Why Excavation Contractors Bypass Traditional Firms

Traditional Firms

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Mandatory equipment bundling

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Hidden middleman margins

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Weeks-long turnaround times

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Opaque pricing structures

123TCP Marketplace

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Drafting-only focus, zero upselling

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Direct connection to drafters

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Speed-optimized, guaranteed delivery

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Transparent, competitive bidding

Common Signs You Need an Excavation TCP
Our marketplace is built for utility contractors dealing with strict municipal encroachment terms. You need our direct-to-drafter platform if you are:

• Trenching across urban roadways or sidewalks requiring pedestrian diversions.

• Installing or repairing underground electrical, gas, or telecommunication conduits.

• Facing tight municipal deadlines and need expedited drafting options to avoid project downtime.

• Looking to avoid forced equipment bundling from traditional traffic control companies.

•Directional Boring from one work site to another with multiple separate worksites requiring simultaneous traffic control.

How It Works

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Request Your Plan

Submit your project details and requirements, and draw your work area through our streamlined intake form.

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Choose Your Drafter

Review quotes and profiles from available qualified drafters and engineers, and select the best fit for your job.

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Get Your Plan, FAST.

Communicate directly, review drafts, and receive your final compliant plan quickly.



The 123TCP Drafting Advantage
We focus strictly on plan drafting so you can focus on building.

By connecting you directly to independent drafters and Professional Engineers (PEs), we eliminate miscommunication and inflated margins. Get your plan drafted accurately, backed by our Industry-Leading 120% Money-Back Guarantee.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why does the city require a Traffic Control Plan (TCP) for trenching or excavation?

    Municipalities require an encroachment permit whenever work impacts public right-of-ways, roads, or sidewalks. Getting hit with a permit hold when equipment is already on-site is frustrating. 123TCP gets your compliance paperwork drafted fast so you can start digging.

  • How fast can I get a Traffic Control Plan for an excavation project?

    We offer expedited turnarounds designed specifically for stalled job sites. By connecting you directly with skilled drafters in our online marketplace, you bypass traditional agency bloat and get permit-ready plans delivered in hours or days, not weeks.

  • Does 123TCP force me to rent equipment or hire flaggers with my plan?

    No. We are strictly a direct-to-drafter drafting marketplace, not a traffic contractor. We never upsell physical equipment, sign rentals, or flaggers. You get only the traffic control plan you need to satisfy city permit requirements.

  • What information do I need to submit to get an excavation traffic plan drafted?

    All you need is your project location, job site scope (trench dimensions, lane impacts), and any city-specific guidelines. Simply initiate your request online, and our drafters handle the drafting to match local MUTCD standards.

  • Can 123TCP guarantee immediate city permit approval for digging?

    While no drafting service can legally guarantee approval prior to formal municipal review, our experienced drafters build plans to strict local and MUTCD guidelines to streamline city reviews and minimize costly back-and-forth revisions.