Moeris acquires Stay Safe Traffic Control in Southeast expansion

Moeris has bought Raleigh-based Stay Safe Traffic Control, extending the roadway safety company’s footprint in the Southeast and adding a fourth operating business to its portfolio. The deal is aimed at preserving local leadership while giving Stay Safe more resources for growth, safety and operations. Why it matters: - The acquisition expands Moeris’ national platform in the Southeast and supports its strategy of geographic growth and operational optimization. - Stay Safe Traffic Control gains access to additional resources while keeping its local brand, leadership and day-to-day operations intact. - The deal adds another regional operator to a portfolio built around local identity and shared safety systems. What happened: - Moeris announced the acquisition of Stay Safe Traffic Control, a work zone safety and traffic control provider based in Raleigh, North Carolina. - The announcement was made June 18, 2026, from Denver. - Stay Safe Traffic Control becomes the fourth operating business under the Moeris umbrella. - The other Moeris operating businesses are Colorado Barricade, Pavement Surface Control and Richmond Traffic Control. The details: - Stay Safe Traffic Control was founded in 2016. - The company has locations in Garner and Angier, North Carolina. - Stay Safe Traffic Control provides full-service work zone traffic control products and services. - The company’s employees are ATSSA- and/or DOT-certified in work zone traffic control. - Stay Safe Traffic Control will retain its name, locations, team and operating structure. - Day-to-day operations will continue as usual. - Moeris provides traffic control, barrier systems, pavement marking and sign installation services across infrastructure and heavy civil markets. - Moeris said it preserves local leadership and identity through its family of local operating companies. - The company’s announcement is available online. - Stay Safe Traffic Control’s website provides more information about the business. - Moeris also shared the news on LinkedIn . Between the lines: - The acquisition fits a roll-up strategy in a fragmented, relationship-driven industry where local brands and leadership can matter as much as scale. - Moeris is signaling that growth will come with a light-touch integration model rather than a full rebrand or centralization. - Stay Safe Traffic Control’s emphasis on continuity suggests the seller wanted growth capital without disrupting customers or employees. What’s next: - Stay Safe Traffic Control is expected to use Moeris’ resources to expand its capabilities and continue serving customers at the same locations. - Moeris is likely to keep building through local operating companies in other regions as it pursues broader national coverage. - The companies did not announce financial terms or integration timing.