Orange Traffic Cones for Roads, Highways & Construction
Boulevard Supply provides professional-grade orange traffic cones throughout the continental United States for roadway contractors, municipalities, utility companies, construction firms, schools, distribution centers, parking operators, event facilities and commercial properties.
Our JBC Revolution Series selection includes 36-inch highway and work-zone cones, the highly versatile 28-inch reflective traffic cone, 18-inch cones for controlled lower-speed areas and compact 12-inch Mini cones for motorcycle training courses and private-property activities.
The 28-Inch Reflective Cone Is Our Most Popular Traffic Cone
The 28-inch, 7.26-pound JBC Revolution Series cone with a 6-inch upper reflective collar and a 4-inch lower reflective collar is the most popular and most widely used traffic cone in the Boulevard Supply product line.
Its combination of height, visibility, base width, stability and manageable weight makes it a practical professional cone for roadway maintenance, utility work, municipal operations, construction sites, parking areas, schools, warehouses, loading areas and event traffic management.
JBC Orange Traffic Cone Comparison Chart
| Cone Size | Documented Weight | Base Width | Reflective Configuration | Construction | Common Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 inches | 10.12 lb 12.32 lb 15.84 lb |
14.5 inches 14.75 inches 17 inches |
6-inch upper collar 4-inch lower collar |
100% recyclable fluorescent orange PVC cone body with a 100% post-industrial recycled black PVC base | Highways, major work zones, utility projects, large lane-control layouts and applications requiring additional cone height or weight |
| 28 inches Most Popular |
7.26 lb | 13.875 inches | 6-inch upper collar 4-inch lower collar |
100% recyclable fluorescent orange PVC cone body with a 100% post-industrial recycled black PVC base | Road work, utilities, municipalities, contractors, parking operations, schools and general professional traffic control |
| 18 inches | 3.52 lb | 10.5 inches | One 6-inch collar or one 4-inch collar |
100% recyclable fluorescent orange PVC cone body with a 100% post-industrial recycled black PVC base | Controlled lower-speed areas, private parking lots, schools, maintenance areas and commercial property |
| 12-inch Mini | 2.30 lb | 8.625 inches | One 4-inch collar | 100% recyclable fluorescent orange PVC cone body with a 100% post-industrial recycled black PVC base | Motorcycle training courses, rider skills testing, maneuvering exercises and small private-property events |
Specifications are based on JBC Safety Plastic engineering drawings for the applicable Revolution Series models. Product specifications and availability should be confirmed when ordering.
Shared JBC Revolution Series Features
Fluorescent PVC Cone Body
The orange conical sections are manufactured from 100% recyclable fluorescent orange PVC. The fluorescent color provides strong daytime contrast while the flexible PVC construction allows the cone to withstand ordinary traffic-control handling and incidental impacts.
Recycled Black PVC Base
The black bases are manufactured from 100% post-industrial recycled black PVC. The weighted base lowers the cone’s center of gravity and helps it remain stable during routine outdoor use.
Circle Interlock System
JBC’s Circle Interlock System mechanically joins the conical portion to the black base. This provides a more integrated construction than simply placing a separate loose weight beneath the cone body.
Wide Body Design
The Revolution Series Wide Body design provides a substantial visible profile and broad base footprint while allowing the cones to nest for pallet shipping, transportation and storage.
Recessed Collar Areas
Applicable reflective models have recessed collar areas. Positioning the reflective sheeting inside these recessed sections can help reduce direct abrasion during stacking, transportation and repeated field handling.
Multiple Weights for 36-Inch Cones
The 36-inch line is available in several documented weights and base widths. This allows buyers to select a taller cone with the level of stability appropriate for the project, storage method and operating environment.
36-Inch Orange Traffic Cones
36-Inch Reflective Highway and Work-Zone Cones
Thirty-six-inch orange traffic cones provide additional height and visual presence for major work zones, highways, utility projects and larger traffic-control layouts.
Boulevard Supply offers multiple JBC Revolution Series 36-inch configurations. The manufacturer drawings document finished cone weights of 10.12, 12.32 and 15.84 pounds, with progressively larger bases.
Choosing a 36-Inch Cone Weight
The 10.12-pound model provides the most portable 36-inch option. The 12.32-pound model adds base weight and width, while the 15.84-pound model uses a substantially broader 17-inch base for applications where increased stability is a priority.
JBC states on its 10.12-pound and 12.32-pound engineering drawings that the base represents approximately 60% of the cone’s overall weight, helping stabilize the cone in windy conditions.
The correct weight should be selected according to the project plan, roadway conditions, agency requirements, storage limitations and the crew’s handling needs.
28-Inch Orange Traffic Cones
Most Popular and Most Widely Used
28-Inch JBC Revolution Series Reflective Traffic Cone
The 28-inch reflective orange traffic cone is the primary professional cone for a broad range of temporary traffic-control applications. It offers substantially more visibility and stability than compact cones while remaining manageable for crews that repeatedly deploy, retrieve, stack and transport cones.
Why the 28-Inch Reflective Cone Is So Popular
- Meets the 28-inch height commonly needed for more conspicuous roadway guidance
- Large enough to be seen without becoming unnecessarily difficult to handle
- 7.26-pound total weight balances portability and stability
- 13.875-inch base provides a broad footprint
- 6-inch and 4-inch collar configuration improves nighttime conspicuity
- Recessed collar areas help protect the reflective sheeting
- Wide Body design provides a strong visible profile
- Cones nest for efficient pallet shipping and storage
Common 28-Inch Traffic Cone Buyers
- City and county public works departments
- Traffic-control and roadway contractors
- Utility and telecommunications crews
- Construction companies
- Schools, colleges and universities
- Parking operators and facility managers
- Warehouses and distribution centers
- Event venues and commercial properties
28-Inch Orange Traffic Cones Without Reflective Collars
A non-reflective 28-inch cone provides the same professional cone height and broad base without reflective sheeting. It may be suitable for daytime-only work, controlled commercial properties and applications where the governing traffic-control plan does not require retroreflective collars.
A non-reflective cone should not be substituted for a reflectorized model when nighttime public-roadway use or the applicable project requirements call for retroreflective treatment.
18-Inch Orange Traffic Cones
18-Inch Reflective and Non-Reflective Traffic Cones
Eighteen-inch cones are intended for controlled, lower-speed environments where the added height and weight of a 28-inch cone are not necessary.
They are commonly considered for private parking areas, school property, maintenance zones, loading areas, commercial facilities and other locations with controlled vehicle movement.
Although 18 inches is the MUTCD minimum cone height for daytime use on low-speed roadways, the project traffic-control plan and governing agency determine whether a particular 18-inch cone is acceptable for the intended application.
12-Inch Mini Orange Traffic Cones
Compact Cones for Motorcycle Training and Private Property
The JBC 12-inch Mini cone is primarily suited to motorcycle rider training courses, maneuvering exercises, skills testing and small private-property events.
Its compact size allows instructors and organizers to establish closely spaced patterns and store larger quantities in limited space. This is not the principal cone for public-roadway work zones or higher-speed traffic.
Private Property Does Not Have to Look Like a Construction Zone
Orange is strongly associated with roadway construction and temporary traffic-control zones. It is the appropriate color for many public-roadway and work-zone applications, but it can create an unnecessary construction-zone appearance at finished private properties.
For resorts, hotels, campuses, museums, commercial buildings, event venues, private parking areas, warehouses and other controlled properties, an alternative cone color may communicate the intended message without making the property look like active road construction.
Boulevard Supply offers additional cone colors and configurations for traffic guidance, pedestrian control, parking restrictions, facility zoning, valet operations and property management.
MUTCD Traffic Cone Height and Reflectivity Notes
The Federal Highway Administration’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices establishes national standards for temporary traffic-control devices used on public streets and highways.
- Traffic cones must be predominantly orange and made from material that can be struck without damaging the impacting vehicle.
- For daytime use on low-speed roadways, cones must be at least 18 inches high.
- For freeways, other high-speed highways, nighttime use on highways or situations requiring more conspicuous guidance, cones must be at least 28 inches high.
- For nighttime use, cones must be retroreflectorized or equipped with suitable lighting devices.
- Cones from 28 through 36 inches are reflectorized with a 6-inch white band positioned near the top and an additional 4-inch white band below it.
- Steps should be taken to reduce the possibility of cones being displaced by wind or moving traffic.
Important: Cone height and reflective collars are only part of a compliant traffic-control setup. Placement, spacing, taper length, roadway speed, device condition, project plans and state or local requirements must also be considered.
Buyers should confirm the current specifications required by the applicable state DOT, municipality, project engineer, airport authority, facility or other governing agency before ordering.
Need a 42-Inch Traffic Channelizer?
Forty-two-inch channelizers are a separate traffic-control category and are not included in the standard cone comparison above.
They are commonly selected for major roadway channelization, construction zones, lane shifts, detours and applications requiring a tall device with a separate weighted base.
Orange Traffic Cones for Commercial and Government Buyers
Boulevard Supply supplies qualifying commercial, institutional and government traffic cone orders throughout the continental United States.
Customers include roadway contractors, municipal agencies, utility companies, construction firms, schools, colleges, warehouses, distribution centers, parking operators, event venues and commercial property managers.
Most interstate orders ship by pallet. Minimum quantities and freight requirements vary according to the cone size, model, destination and current shipping conditions.
Information Needed for an Orange Traffic Cone Quote
- Cone height required
- Quantity needed
- Reflective or non-reflective configuration
- Preferred cone weight when ordering 36-inch models
- Delivery ZIP code
- Commercial delivery location or restricted-access facility
- Availability of a loading dock or forklift
- Need for lift-gate delivery
- School, military base, airport, construction site or other special delivery conditions
- Required delivery date
Orange Traffic Cone Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most popular traffic cone size?
The 28-inch, 7.26-pound reflective orange cone is Boulevard Supply’s most popular and most widely used professional traffic cone. It offers a practical balance of visibility, base width, stability, portability and reflective surface area.
What size traffic cone is used on highways?
The MUTCD requires cones to be at least 28 inches high when used on freeways, other high-speed highways, at night on highways or when more conspicuous guidance is required. Thirty-six-inch cones can provide additional height and are available in several weights.
What is the difference between the 36-inch cone weights?
The documented JBC 36-inch models weigh 10.12, 12.32 and 15.84 pounds. The heavier models have progressively larger bases, with documented widths of 14.5, 14.75 and 17 inches.
Do traffic cones need reflective collars?
Cones used at night on public highways must be retroreflectorized or equipped with suitable lighting devices. Reflective collars can also improve conspicuity in parking facilities, loading areas, utility projects and other low-light environments.
What are JBC Revolution Series cones made from?
The documented orange cone bodies are manufactured from 100% recyclable fluorescent orange PVC. The black bases are manufactured from 100% post-industrial recycled black PVC.
What is the JBC Circle Interlock System?
The Circle Interlock System is the manufacturer-documented connection design between the conical body and weighted black base. It creates an integrated cone and base assembly.
Are orange cones the best choice for private property?
Not always. Orange is strongly associated with construction and roadway work zones. Resorts, campuses, venues and other finished properties may prefer another cone color that communicates the intended restriction without producing a construction-zone appearance.
What are 12-inch cones commonly used for?
Twelve-inch Mini cones are especially useful for motorcycle training courses, rider maneuvering exercises, skills testing and small private-property events. They are not the primary cone for public-roadway traffic control.
Can Boulevard Supply ship traffic cones nationwide?
Boulevard Supply ships qualifying commercial traffic cone orders throughout the continental United States. Minimum quantities and freight requirements depend on the model, quantity and destination.