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Manitoba Traffic Management Resources

The provincial Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and the City of Winnipeg's own traffic control manual with what each one means for your Traffic Management Plan.

Reviewed by PMT Traffic Planning Team
Last checked: 2026

2022 Rev 1

Current edition of the Winnipeg traffic control manual

4-Hour

Duration that triggers a Designated Construction Zone in Winnipeg

MTI

Sourced from Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure

HTA

Highway Traffic Act governs prohibited signage

Governing authority: Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) for provincial highways; the City of Winnipeg Traffic Management Branch for City streets. Always confirm which manual governs the specific road for your project.
Manuals & Standards
MB WZTCM

Work Zone Traffic Control Manual

Traffic Management Plan Provincial Highways Designated Construction Zones

Sets the minimum standards for protecting road users and workers during construction, maintenance and utility work on Manitoba's highways. It's the single reference for traffic control standards on provincial roads, including when a Designated Construction Zone (DCZ) must be established under the Highway Traffic Act.

Common mistake: Still specifying or using the "60 When Passing Workers" sign, or a similar sign that links a speed reduction to whether workers are visibly present. This sign has been prohibited on all Manitoba highways since the HTA amendments took effect.
Download official manual (PDF) — gov.mb.ca Need a Manitoba Traffic Management Plan?
WINNIPEG MTTC

Manual of Temporary Traffic Control on City Streets

City of Winnipeg Projects Lane & Sidewalk Closures Bike Lane Closures

Current edition is 2022 Rev 1. This is a Council-approved manual under Winnipeg's Streets By-law 1481/77 and Traffic By-law 1573/77, enforced by City of Winnipeg Operations Constables, with fines possible under the Municipal By-Law Enforcement Act.

Common mistake: Assuming a DCZ is only needed on busy or higher-speed streets. In Winnipeg, work expected to last more than 4 hours requires a DCZ, regardless of the road's classification, surface type, or posted speed.
Download official manual (PDF) — winnipeg.ca Need a Winnipeg traffic control plan?
MB WSH PART 20

Workplace Safety and Health Regulation - Vehicular and Pedestrian Traffic

Worker Protection Certified Flagpersons Traffic-Control Procedures

Part 20 of Manitoba’s Workplace Safety and Health Regulation applies where vehicular traffic creates a risk to workers, as well as construction sites affected by nearby pedestrian or vehicular traffic. Employers must develop and implement safe traffic-control procedures, train workers in those procedures, and use appropriate protective measures such as warning signs, barriers, lane-control devices, speed restrictions, or certified flagpersons.

Common mistake: Allowing a worker to act as a flagperson without a valid approved training certificate, or using high-visibility apparel that does not meet Manitoba’s requirements. Flagpersons must carry their certificate and be provided with fluorescent yellow-green CSA Z96-15 Class 3, Level 2 apparel, suitable protective headwear, and the required traffic-control equipment.
Download official manual (PDF) — gov.mb.ca Ask about flagperson requirements
Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1. Who enforces the Winnipeg manual on site?

    City of Winnipeg Operations Constables. Violations can result in stop-work orders and fines under the Streets By-law.

  • 2. Does a Designated Construction Zone require advance notice to the City?

    Yes, most City services require at least 3 business days' notice, and complex projects (full or directional closures on Regional Streets, or projects requiring a DCZ) require at least 2 weeks' notice.

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