Vertical Traffic Panels for Municipal Work Zones

MUTCD Compliant Vertical Traffic Panels for Municipal Traffic Control

Municipal public works departments, state transportation agencies, and traffic control contractors rely on vertical traffic panels to safely guide motorists through changing roadway conditions. These tall channelizing devices provide a clear visual barrier that helps drivers recognize lane shifts, work zones, detours, and temporary roadway hazards.

Gemstone vertical traffic panels are designed to meet the needs of municipal road crews, highway departments, and state DOT maintenance teams responsible for maintaining safe traffic flow during construction projects and roadway repairs.

Because of their slim footprint and highly reflective striping, vertical traffic panels offer strong visual guidance while occupying less space than traditional barricades. This makes them particularly useful for narrow work zones, urban streets, bridge approaches, and temporary lane closures where clear traffic direction is critical.

Designed for Municipal Traffic Control Applications

Cities, counties, and transportation departments across the United States use vertical traffic panels for a wide variety of roadway safety applications including:

  • Highway construction projects
  • Municipal road maintenance
  • Lane shifts and lane closures
  • Bridge repair projects
  • Utility work zones
  • Temporary roadway channelization
  • Parking lot traffic guidance
  • Emergency traffic control

Their bright reflective panels provide strong visibility in both daylight and nighttime driving conditions, helping improve driver awareness in active traffic areas.

Manufacturer Specifications

  • Panel Dimensions: 44.5″ H × 14.75″ W
  • Reflective Sheeting Area: 8″ W × 36″ H recessed panel
  • Material: Low density polyethylene
  • Panel Weight: 4 lbs
  • Colors Available: Orange or White
  • Handle: Oversized molded comfort grip for easy transport
  • Stackable: Stackable with or without base for efficient storage
  • Lighting: Integrated receptacle for flashing warning lights
  • Compliance: MUTCD compliant and NCHRP-350 accepted
  • Impact Resistance: Designed to withstand repeated vehicle impacts while minimizing damage
  • Manufacturing: Made in the USA

High Intensity Prismatic Reflective Panels (36″)

  • ITEM 4100-O-36-HI-P
    Orange Gemstone vertical panel with 8″ × 36″ High Intensity Prismatic reflective striping featuring 6″ wide stripes designed for municipal work zone visibility.
    Weight: 4 lbs
    Price: $35.00 each + tax + shipping
  • ITEM 4100-W-36-HI-P
    White Gemstone vertical panel with 8″ × 36″ High Intensity Prismatic reflective striping designed for roadway guidance and traffic channelization.
    Weight: 4 lbs
    Price: $38.00 each + tax + shipping

Diamond Grade Reflective Panels (36″)

  • ITEM 4100-O-36-DG
    Orange Gemstone vertical panel with 8″ × 36″ Diamond Grade reflective striping featuring 6″ wide stripes engineered for maximum nighttime visibility in construction and maintenance zones.
    Weight: 4 lbs
    Price: $55.00 each + tax + shipping
  • ITEM 4100-W-36-DG
    White Gemstone vertical panel with 8″ × 36″ Diamond Grade reflective striping designed for high visibility traffic control and roadway channelization.
    Weight: 4 lbs
    Price: $58.00 each + tax + shipping

Rubber Bases for Gemstone Vertical Panels

Heavy recycled rubber bases help stabilize vertical traffic panels in active roadway environments. These durable bases allow panels to remain upright during heavy traffic movement, wind, and vehicle turbulence while still allowing quick placement by road crews.

  • ITEM 400-B-20R
    Black recycled rubber base for Gemstone vertical traffic panels.
    Weight: 20 lbs
    Price: $20.00 each + tax + shipping
  • ITEM 400-B-30R
    Heavy duty recycled rubber base designed for higher wind conditions and active roadway environments.
    Weight: 30 lbs
    Price: $25.00 each + tax + shipping

Pallet Quantities

  • Gemstone Vertical Traffic Panels: 162 units per pallet (3 cartons of 54)
  • 20 lb Rubber Bases: 100 units per pallet
  • 30 lb Rubber Bases: 60 units per pallet

Reliable Traffic Control Equipment for Cities and Counties

Vertical traffic panels remain one of the most commonly used channelizing devices for municipal road crews responsible for managing traffic during road construction, emergency repairs, and infrastructure improvements.

Their tall profile, lightweight design, and reflective visibility make them a practical solution for cities, counties, and state highway departments working to maintain safe travel conditions during temporary traffic control operations.

Many municipal traffic control plans incorporate vertical panels alongside traffic cones, channelizers, and barricades to create clearly defined work zones that protect both drivers and roadway workers.