Alley - Partial Closure Off Collector/Arterial Streets only is a traffic control plan drawing published by the City and County of Denver Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI). It shows the sign and barricade layout for work that partly closes an alley off a collector or arterial street, and it is one of the Denver right-of-way forms handled through DOTI's Street Occupancy program. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original PDF and the permit process live at the City and County of Denver.
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What is Alley - Partial Closure Off Collector/Arterial Streets only – Denver, CO?
Alley - Partial Closure Off Collector/Arterial Streets only is a traffic control plan drawing from the City and County of Denver Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) showing sign and barricade layout for work that partly closes an alley off a collector or arterial street.
The drawing is a diagram, not a questionnaire. It shows the street, the alley and the alley work area, with signs reading ROAD WORK, SIDEWALK AHEAD and ALLEY CLOSED, a closed-to-through-alley-traffic message, distances labeled 200’ and 50’, and sidewalks on both sides. Placeholders marked "Enter Street Name Here" are replaced with the actual street names, and the plan carries an "Indicate North On Plan" instruction. It is marked "Drawing Not to Scale" and "Revised 9/28/2022".
Three notes are printed on the drawing: the contractor must resolve all local access and safety issues; the contractor must give notice to all local residents and businesses before the alley is closed; and all barricades, cones and signs must follow the latest edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. A further line says not to block or encumber sidewalks at any time.
The drawing belongs to DOTI's Street Occupancy resources, which cover short-term use of the city's right-of-way. DOTI's page lists traffic control plans there and requires traffic plans to be uploaded with permit submittals. This version is for alleys off collector and arterial streets only. Closures tied to special events (not construction) are covered by Section C of the Special Events Planning Guide instead.
Who needs to file Alley - Partial Closure Off Collector/Arterial Streets only – Denver, CO?
Contractors and permit applicants who will partly close an alley off a collector or arterial street in Denver, and who must show a traffic control plan with their right-of-way permit request, use this drawing. The printed notes address "the contractor": the contractor resolves local access and safety issues and notifies nearby residents and businesses before the closure.
Points that limit who uses it:
- The title restricts it to partial alley closures off collector/arterial streets only. Do not treat it as the plan for any other kind of closure.
- Street/alley closures related to special events (not construction) follow the Special Events Planning Guide, Section C: Events on Denver Streets, not this drawing.
- The drawing supports a permit request. DOTI's page states that a Street Occupancy Permit is always required in addition to a Street Cut or Construction Permit, so having this plan does not replace the permit.
The drawing names no signature block and does not say whether someone else may complete it for the contractor.
When to file Alley - Partial Closure Off Collector/Arterial Streets only – Denver, CO
Prepare this plan when you apply for the right-of-way permit that covers the alley closure, because DOTI says all submittals must upload traffic plans along with the DOTI Street Occupancy Request Worksheet. The drawing prints no deadline of its own.
The notice rule on the drawing sets the practical timing for the work itself: the contractor must give notice to all local residents and businesses before the alley is closed.
DOTI's Street Occupancy page also lists memos, moratoriums and announcements, including a list of roadways with special repair requirements and a permitting freeze notice. Check them before you plan the dates of the closure.
Documents you need
- DOTI Street Occupancy Request Worksheet: DOTI's page says to upload it with every E-Permits submittal and to use it to calculate permit costs.
- Traffic plans: DOTI requires all submittals to upload traffic plans, which is where this alley partial closure drawing is used when it fits the work.
How to fill out Alley - Partial Closure Off Collector/Arterial Streets only – Denver, CO
Open the fillable PDF
Open the drawing titled Alley - Partial Closure Off Collector/Arterial Streets only (Revised 9/28/2022). Confirm the work is a partial alley closure off a collector or arterial street.
Enter the street names
Replace each "Enter Street Name Here" placeholder on the drawing with the actual street name that applies at that location.
Indicate north on the plan
Mark north where the drawing says "Indicate North On Plan", so the layout matches the site.
Check the sign layout
Review the signs shown: ROAD WORK, SIDEWALK AHEAD and ALLEY CLOSED, with the distances labeled 200’ and 50’. The drawing is marked "Drawing Not to Scale".
Keep sidewalks open
Make sure the plan leaves both sidewalks unblocked; the drawing states not to block or encumber sidewalks at any time.
Confirm the contractor notes
Check the three printed notes: resolve local access and safety issues, give notice to local residents and businesses before closure, and use barricades, cones and signs that follow the latest Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check every entry, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Add the DOTI Street Occupancy Request Worksheet and upload both through E-Permits as described under How to submit.
How to submit Alley - Partial Closure Off Collector/Arterial Streets only – Denver, CO
The traffic plan is submitted online through DOTI's E-Permits system, together with the permit request it supports.
- E-Permits (online): DOTI states that all right-of-way street cut, street occupancy and ROW construction permits must be submitted online through E-Permits. Street Occupancy and construction in the right of way can be applied for and paid for online.
- What to upload: every submittal must include the DOTI Street Occupancy Request Worksheet and the traffic plans. DOTI says to use the worksheet to calculate permit costs.
- Fees: the DOTI page says costs are calculated with the worksheet; check the worksheet or DOTI for current amounts.
The form itself gives no address, email or in-person channel. DOTI's instructions are on its Street Occupancy page. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the E-Permits channel described above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving the "Enter Street Name Here" placeholders unchanged instead of writing in the actual street names.
- Omitting the north indication; the drawing says "Indicate North On Plan".
- Planning the closure so that the sidewalk is blocked; the drawing says not to block or encumber sidewalks at any time.
- Closing the alley without first notifying all local residents and businesses, which the drawing requires of the contractor.
- Using signs, cones or barricades that do not follow the latest edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
- Using this plan for an alley closure that is not off a collector or arterial street, or for a special event closure, which has its own guide.
- Submitting the plan without the DOTI Street Occupancy Request Worksheet, which DOTI says must be uploaded with all submittals.
- Assuming a Street Occupancy Permit is not needed when you already have a Street Cut or Construction Permit; DOTI says it is always required in addition.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Alley - Partial Closure Off Collector/Arterial Streets only drawing?
It is a City and County of Denver DOTI traffic control plan drawing for work that partly closes an alley off a collector or arterial street. It shows the signs, sidewalks and alley work area, and carries three contractor notes about access, notice and traffic control devices.
Can I use this plan for any alley closure in Denver?
No. The title limits it to partial alley closures off collector/arterial streets only. DOTI directs closures related to special events (not construction) to Section C of the Special Events Planning Guide, Events on Denver Streets.
Where do I submit the alley closure traffic plan?
Through DOTI's E-Permits system. DOTI says all right-of-way street cut, street occupancy and ROW construction permits must be submitted online, and that every submittal must upload the DOTI Street Occupancy Request Worksheet and the traffic plans.
Do I still need a Street Occupancy Permit if I have a Street Cut Permit?
Yes. DOTI's Street Occupancy page states that a Street Occupancy Permit is always required in addition to the Street Cut or Construction Permit.
What must the contractor do before closing the alley?
The drawing says the contractor must give notice to all local residents and businesses before the alley closure and must resolve all local access and safety issues. All barricades, cones and signs must follow the latest Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Can the sidewalk be closed during a partial alley closure?
No. The drawing states: do not block or encumber sidewalks at any time. It also shows a SIDEWALK AHEAD sign as part of the layout.
Is there a fee, and how do I calculate it?
DOTI says to use its Street Occupancy Request Worksheet to calculate permit costs and to include it with every E-Permits request. The amounts are not printed on this drawing, so check the worksheet or DOTI for current costs.
Can I fill out this alley closure form online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, not affiliated with the City and County of Denver, and does not submit permits; you submit through E-Permits.
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