Roads Scholar #4: Temporary Traffic Control for Local Agencies

About the Course:

This course is Based on Part 6 of the 2023, 11th edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, (MUTCD).

Topics May Include:

1. Fundamental Principles of Traffic Control
2. Elements of Temporary Traffic Control Zones
3. Worker and Road User Safety Considerations
4. Temporary Traffic Control Devices
5. Temporary Traffic Control Activities
6. Typical Applications for Local Agency Work
7. Traffic Control for Incident

One year of field experience is recommended, but not required for this course; however, completion of the “LTAP Mini-Workshop with Flagger“ is recommended in order to understand the concepts presented in this course. This course does not qualify as a required certification for contractors under DOTD Rules.

Who should attend?

It is intended for engineers, technicians, inspectors, and maintenance personnel whose duties require an intermediate understanding of traffic control in work zones, including design, setup, and management of traffic controls.

Course Times:

Check-in/Breakfast 7:00 a.m. / Class 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Course Schedule:

10/29/2025: Minden

1. LA Wildlife and Fisheries
2. 9961 Hwy 80
3. Minden, LA 71055

10/30/2025: West Monroe

1. Cheniere Lake Lodge
2. 104 Cheniere Lake Drive
3. West Monroe, LA 71292

11/4/2025: Baton Rouge

1. TTEC Auditorium
2. 4099 Gourrier Avenue
3. Baton Rouge, LA 70808

11/6/2025: Lake Charles

1. White Oak Landing
2. 5584 River Road
3. Lake Charles, LA 70615

11/13/2025: Gretna

1. Mel Ott Multi-Purpose Center
2. 2301 Belle Chasse Hwy
3. Gretna LA 70053

12/9/2025: Alexandria

1. England Park AEX Conference Room
2. 1100 Frand Andrews Blvd
3. Alexandria, LA 71303

12/11/2025: Mandeville

1. The Castine Center at Pelican Park
2. 63350 Pelican Drive
3. Mandeville, LA 70448

Instructor: Nicholas “Nick” Verret, Jr. P.E.

Mr. Verret has been a registered professional engineer in Louisiana since 1984. Following a 31+ year career with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) in the areas of highway construction, design, and administration, he served as the LTAP Program Manager from October 2011 until December 2012. He was later appointed as Director of Public Works for the Parish of Natchitoches until stepping down from that position in July 2017. Mr. Verret currently serves as City Engineer for the City of Natchitoches. He has developed pavement management programs for both the city and the parish. Since 2018, Mr. Verret has taught numerous LTAP pavement classes, but also has many years of experience in all aspects of highway safety on both the state and local agency level.

Fees & Cancellations for RS#4:

$35 for Public Agencies / $70 Private Agencies

Fees cover all materials, breakfast, and lunch. Credit card payments are accepted through the online registration system. Checks or money orders are also accepted.

Make checks payable to LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY mail to:

1. LTAP-Technology Transfer/LTRC
2. 4099 Gourrier Avenue
3. Baton Rouge,LA 70808-4443
4. ATTN: Victor Lockwood

Registration is required one week in advance of class. Failure to cancel at least 72 hours prior will result in a forfeit of the registration fee. Participant substitution is available.

Professional Development Hours (PDHs):

Professional Development Hour (PDH) credit will be awarded as follows: six (6) PDHs for RS#4. The Louisiana Transportation Research Center (LTRC) is a Louisiana State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, approved Sponsor/Provider of Continuing Professional Development.

Questions?

Contact the LTAP Office via:

Phone: (225) 767-9717

Fax: (225) 767-9156

Email: victor.lockwood@la.gov

The Louisiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) is a cooperative effort between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and Louisiana State University (LSU). LTAP serves the needs of local transportation agencies and is a part of the Louisiana Transportation Research Center (LTRC).

www.louisianaltap.org