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Temporary Traffic Management

Cover of Updates to Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management Edition 1.1
Updates to Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management Edition 1.1
  • Publication no: AP-R659-21
  • ISBN: 978-1-922382-90-0
  • Published: 15 September 2021

This report details the queries and feedback from Austroads member agencies and industry received about the Guide to Temporary Traffic Management since the release of Edition 1.0 in December 2019. It also documents the technical edits made to nine of the 10 Parts of the Guide in 2021.

Download a summary of the changes here.

The Guide content is based on best temporary traffic management practice in Australia and New Zealand and is designed to help transport agencies meet their legislative responsibilities for workplace and public safety.

The Guide is maintained by Austroads’ Transport Network Operations Program via the Austroads Temporary Traffic Management Task Force.

  • Summary and Purpose
  • ITEM 1. Frequently Changing Work Area
    • 1.1 Issue Description
    • 1.2 Discussion
    • 1.3 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 2. Workers on Foot or Small Plant items
    • 2.1 Issue Description
    • 2.2 Discussion
    • 2.3 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 3. Sample Layouts
    • 3.1 Issue Description
    • 3.2 Discussion
    • 3.3 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 4. Image of Cover Page
    • 4.1 Issue Description
    • 4.2 Suggested Change
    • 4.3 Discussion
    • 4.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 5. Advance Warning Vehicle
    • 5.1 Issue Description
    • 5.2 Suggested Change
    • 5.3 Discussion
    • 5.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 6. Editorial Text
    • 6.1 Issue Description
    • 6.2 Suggested Change
    • 6.3 Discussion
    • 6.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 7. Editorial Text
    • 7.1 Issue Description
    • 7.2 Suggested Change
    • 7.3 Discussion
    • 7.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 8. Workers on Foot
    • 8.1 Issue Description
    • 8.2 Suggested Change
    • 8.3 Discussion
    • 8.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 9. Tolerances
    • 9.1 Issue Description
    • 9.2 Suggested Change
    • 9.3 Discussion
    • 9.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 10. Static Work Sites
    • 10.1 Issue Description
    • 10.2 Suggested Change
    • 10.3 Discussion
    • 10.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 11. Give Way and One Lane Signs
    • 11.1 Issue Description
    • 11.2 Suggested Change
    • 11.3 Discussion
    • 11.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 12. Taper Length
    • 12.1 Issue Description
    • 12.2 Suggested Change
    • 12.3 Discussion
    • 12.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 13. Work Between Gaps in Traffic
    • 13.1 Issue Description
    • 13.2 Suggested Change
    • 13.3 Discussion
    • 13.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 14. Frequently Changing Work Area
    • 14.1 Issue Description
    • 14.2 Suggested Change
    • 14.3 Discussion
    • 14.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 15. Hazard Markers
    • 15.1 Issue Description
    • 15.2 Suggested Change
    • 15.3 Discussion
    • 15.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 16. Definitions
    • 16.1 Issue Description
    • 16.2 Suggested Change
    • 16.3 Discussion
    • 16.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 17. VMS Placement
    • 17.1 Issue Description
    • 17.2 Suggested Change
    • 17.3 Discussion
    • 17.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 18. Number of Available Traffic Lanes
    • 18.1 Issue Description
    • 18.2 Suggested Change
    • 18.3 Discussion
    • 18.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 19. Short Term Works in Traffic
    • 19.1 Issue Description
    • 19.2 Suggested Change
    • 19.3 Discussion
    • 19.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 20. Mobile Works
    • 20.1 Issue Description
    • 20.2 Suggested Change
    • 20.3 Discussion
    • 20.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 21. Mobile and Short-Term Low Impact Works
    • 21.1 Issue Description
    • 21.2 Suggested Change
    • 21.3 Discussion
    • 21.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 22. Mobile Works
    • 22.1 Issue Description
    • 22.2 Suggested Change
    • 22.3 Discussion
    • 22.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 23. Offset from Traffic
    • 23.1 Issue Description
    • 23.2 Suggested Change
    • 23.3 Discussion
    • 23.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 24. Sign Spacings
    • 24.1 Issue Description
    • 24.2 Suggested Change
    • 24.3 Discussion
    • 24.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 25. TMP and TGS
    • 25.1 Issue Description
    • 25.2 Suggested Change
    • 25.3 Discussion
    • 25.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 26. Buffer Zone and Taper
    • 26.1 Issue Description
    • 26.2 Suggested Change
    • 26.3 Discussion
    • 26.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 27. Construction and Building Sites
    • 27.1 Issue Description
    • 27.2 Suggested Change
    • 27.3 Discussion
    • 27.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 28. Sign Placement
    • 28.1 Issue Description
    • 28.2 Suggested Change
    • 28.3 Discussion
    • 28.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 29. Definition of Terms
    • 29.1 Issue Description
    • 29.2 Suggested Change
    • 29.3 Discussion
    • 29.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 30. Look Both Ways Sign
    • 30.1 Issue Description
    • 30.2 Suggested Change
    • 30.3 Discussion
    • 30.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 31. Termination Signs
    • 31.1 Issue Description
    • 31.2 Suggested Change
    • 31.3 Discussion
    • 31.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 32. Safety Fence
    • 32.1 Issue Description
    • 32.2 Suggested Change
    • 32.3 Discussion
    • 32.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 33. Temporary Stop Line
    • 33.1 Issue Description
    • 33.2 Suggested Change
    • 33.3 Discussion
    • 33.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 34. Queue Traffic Symbolic Sign
    • 34.1 Issue Description
    • 34.2 Suggested Change
    • 34.3 Discussion
    • 34.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 35. Termination Area
    • 35.1 Issue Description
    • 35.2 Suggested Change
    • 35.3 Discussion
    • 35.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 36. Placement of Signs
    • 36.1 Issue Description
    • 36.2 Suggested Change
    • 36.3 Discussion
    • 36.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 37. Sight Distance
    • 37.1 Issue Description
    • 37.2 Suggested Change
    • 37.3 Discussion
    • 37.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 38. Advance Warning Signs
    • 38.1 Issue Description
    • 38.2 Suggested Change
    • 38.3 Discussion
    • 38.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 39. Temporary Height Restriction Signs
    • 39.1 Issue Description
    • 39.2 Suggested Change
    • 39.3 Discussion
    • 39.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 40. Cone Spacing
    • 40.1 Issue Description
    • 40.2 Suggested Change
    • 40.3 Discussion
    • 40.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 41. Safety Buffer Zone
    • 41.1 Issue Description
    • 41.2 Suggested Change
    • 41.3 Discussion
    • 41.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 42. Boom Barrier Sign
    • 42.1 Issue Description
    • 42.2 Suggested Change
    • 42.3 Discussion
    • 42.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 43. Placement of Roadwork Ahead Sign
    • 43.1 Issue Description
    • 43.2 Suggested Change
    • 43.3 Discussion
    • 43.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 44. Temporary Advance Speed Limit Warning Sign
    • 44.1 Issue Description
    • 44.2 Suggested Change
    • 44.3 Discussion
    • 44.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 45. End Roadwork Sign
    • 45.1 Issue Description
    • 45.2 Suggested Change
    • 45.3 Discussion
    • 45.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 46. Portable Traffic Control Device
    • 46.1 Issue Description
    • 46.2 Suggested Change
    • 46.3 Discussion
    • 46.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 47. Unattended Worksites
    • 47.1 Issue Description
    • 47.2 Suggested Change
    • 47.3 Discussion
    • 47.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 48. Reference Text
    • 48.1 Issue Description
    • 48.2 Suggested Change
    • 48.3 Discussion
    • 48.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 49. Mobile Works Convoy
    • 49.1 Issue Description
    • 49.2 Suggested Change
    • 49.3 Discussion
    • 49.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 50. Work on Foot on Category 3 Roads
    • 50.1 Issue Description
    • 50.2 Suggested Change
    • 50.3 Discussion
    • 50.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 51. Mobile Works
    • 51.1 Issue Description
    • 51.2 Suggested Change
    • 51.3 Discussion
    • 51.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 52. Lead Vehicles
    • 52.1 Issue Description
    • 52.2 Suggested Change
    • 52.3 Discussion
    • 52.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 53. Shadow Vehicles
    • 53.1 Issue Description
    • 53.2 Suggested Change
    • 53.3 Discussion
    • 53.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 54. Use of TMA
    • 54.1 Issue Description
    • 54.2 Suggested Change
    • 54.3 Discussion
    • 54.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 55. Advance Warning Vehicles
    • 55.1 Issue Description
    • 55.2 Suggested Change
    • 55.3 Discussion
    • 55.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 56. Shadow Vehicle
    • 56.1 Issue Description
    • 56.2 Suggested Change
    • 56.3 Discussion
    • 56.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 57. Works Within a Lane
    • 57.1 Issue Description
    • 57.2 Suggested Change
    • 57.3 Discussion
    • 57.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 58. Shadow Vehicle
    • 58.1 Issue Description
    • 58.2 Suggested Change
    • 58.3 Discussion
    • 58.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 59. Advance Warning
    • 59.1 Issue Description
    • 59.2 Suggested Change
    • 59.3 Discussion
    • 59.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 60. Temporary Speed Limit
    • 60.1 Issue Description
    • 60.2 Suggested Change
    • 60.3 Discussion
    • 60.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 61. Traffic Cone Spacing
    • 61.1 Issue Description
    • 61.2 Suggested Change
    • 61.3 Discussion
    • 61.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 62. Short-term Low Impact Works
    • 62.1 Issue Description
    • 62.2 Suggested Change
    • 62.3 Discussion
    • 62.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 63. Short-Term Low Impact Works
    • 63.1 Issue Description
    • 63.2 Suggested Change
    • 63.3 Discussion
    • 63.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 64. Signs and Sight Distance
    • 64.1 Issue Description
    • 64.2 Suggested Change
    • 64.3 Discussion
    • 64.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 65. Sign Support Structures
    • 65.1 Issue Description
    • 65.2 Suggested Change
    • 65.3 Discussion
    • 65.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 66. Temporary Speed Limit
    • 66.1 Issue Description
    • 66.2 Suggested Change
    • 66.3 Discussion
    • 66.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 67. Orientation of Signs
    • 67.1 Issue Description
    • 67.2 Suggested Change
    • 67.3 Discussion
    • 67.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 68. Use of Truck Mounted Attenuator
    • 68.1 Issue Description
    • 68.2 Suggested Change
    • 68.3 Discussion
    • 68.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 69. Safety Buffer
    • 69.1 Issue Description
    • 69.2 Suggested Change
    • 69.3 Discussion
    • 69.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 70. Workers Behind Safety Barriers
    • 70.1 Issue Description
    • 70.2 Suggested Change
    • 70.3 Discussion
    • 70.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 71. Level of Control
    • 71.1 Issue Description
    • 71.2 Suggested Change
    • 71.3 Discussion
    • 71.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 72. Risk Register
    • 72.1 Issue Description
    • 72.2 Suggested Change
    • 72.3 Discussion
    • 72.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 73. Safety Zone
    • 73.1 Issue Description
    • 73.2 Suggested Change
    • 73.3 Discussion
    • 73.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 74. Road Environment
    • 74.1 Issue Description
    • 74.2 Suggested Change
    • 74.3 Discussion
    • 74.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 75. Cones Missing from Diagram
    • 75.1 Issue Description
    • 75.2 Suggested Change
    • 75.3 Discussion
    • 75.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 76. Park Traffic Management
    • 76.1 Issue Description
    • 76.2 Suggested Change
    • 76.3 Discussion
    • 76.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 77. Traffic Cones, Bollards Offset
    • 77.1 Issue Description
    • 77.2 Suggested Change
    • 77.3 Discussion
    • 77.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 78. Detour at a Worksite
    • 78.1 Issue Description
    • 78.2 Suggested Change
    • 78.3 Discussion
    • 78.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 79. Sign Removal Principles
    • 79.1 Issue Description
    • 79.2 Suggested Change
    • 79.3 Discussion
    • 79.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 80. Low Light Works
    • 80.1 Issue Description
    • 80.2 Suggested Change
    • 80.3 Discussion
    • 80.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 81. Positive Traffic Management Measures
    • 81.1 Issue Description
    • 81.2 Suggested Change
    • 81.3 Discussion
    • 81.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 82. Road Types
    • 82.1 Issue Description
    • 82.2 Suggested Change
    • 82.3 Discussion
    • 82.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 83. Review and Inspection
    • 83.1 Issue Description
    • 83.2 Suggested Change
    • 83.3 Discussion
    • 83.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 84. Audits
    • 84.1 Issue Description
    • 84.2 Suggested Change
    • 84.3 Discussion
    • 84.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 85. TTM Auditing and Inspection Process
    • 85.1 Issue Description
    • 85.2 Suggested Change
    • 85.3 Discussion
    • 85.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 86. Events on Roads
    • 86.1 Issue Description
    • 86.2 Suggested Change
    • 86.3 Discussion
    • 86.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 87. Event Classes
    • 87.1 Issue Description
    • 87.2 Suggested Change
    • 87.3 Discussion
    • 87.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 88. Shuttle Flow
    • 88.1 Issue Description
    • 88.2 Suggested Change
    • 88.3 Discussion
    • 88.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 89. Advance Warning Area
    • 89.1 Issue Description
    • 89.2 Suggested Change
    • 89.3 Discussion
    • 89.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 90. Cones and Bollards Spacing
    • 90.1 Issue Description
    • 90.2 Suggested Change
    • 90.3 Discussion
    • 90.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 91. Four Cones at Centre Line
    • 91.1 Issue Description
    • 91.2 Suggested Change
    • 91.3 Discussion
    • 91.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 92. Speed Limit Buffer Zone
    • 92.1 Issue Description
    • 92.2 Suggested Change
    • 92.3 Discussion
    • 92.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 93. Break in Traffic
    • 93.1 Issue Description
    • 93.2 Suggested Change
    • 93.3 Discussion
    • 93.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 94. Station Setup and Positioning
    • 94.1 Issue Description
    • 94.2 Suggested Change
    • 94.3 Discussion
    • 94.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 95. Stop-Slow Bat Change
    • 95.1 Issue Description
    • 95.2 Suggested Change
    • 95.3 Discussion
    • 95.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 96. Clarification to the “Consider” Term
    • 96.1 Issue Description
    • 96.2 Suggested Change
    • 96.3 Discussion
    • 96.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 97. Checking of Traffic Management Plan
    • 97.1 Issue Description
    • 97.2 Suggested Change
    • 97.3 Discussion
    • 97.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 98. Definition of ‘Shuttle Lane’
    • 98.1 Issue Description
    • 98.2 Suggested Change
    • 98.3 Discussion
    • 98.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 99. Breaks from Traffic Controller Duties
    • 99.1 Issue Description
    • 99.2 Suggested Change
    • 99.3 Discussion
    • 99.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 100. Training Competencies
    • 100.1 Issue Description
    • 100.2 Suggested Change
    • 100.3 Discussion
    • 100.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 101. Error in Figure
    • 101.1 Issue Description
    • 101.2 Suggested Change
    • 101.3 Discussion
    • 101.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 102. Sign Installation on Both Sides of Road
    • 102.1 Issue Description
    • 102.2 Suggested Change
    • 102.3 Discussion
    • 102.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 103. Look Both Ways Sign
    • 103.1 Issue Description
    • 103.2 Suggested Change
    • 103.3 Discussion
    • 103.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 104. Length of Temporary Speed Zone
    • 104.1 Issue Description
    • 104.2 Suggested Change
    • 104.3 Discussion
    • 104.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 105. Designing the speed limit
    • 105.1 Issue Description
    • 105.2 Suggested Change
    • 105.3 Discussion
    • 105.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 106. Advance Warning Sign
    • 106.1 Issue Description
    • 106.2 Suggested Change
    • 106.3 Discussion
    • 106.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 107. Works Involve Freeway On/off-ramp
    • 107.1 Issue Description
    • 107.2 Suggested Change
    • 107.3 Discussion
    • 107.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 108. Advance Warning
    • 108.1 Issue Description
    • 108.2 Suggested Change
    • 108.3 Discussion
    • 108.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 109. Road Categorisation
    • 109.1 Issue Description
    • 109.2 Suggested Change
    • 109.3 Discussion
    • 109.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 110. Hierarchy of Control
    • 110.1 Issue Description
    • 110.2 Suggested Change
    • 110.3 Discussion
    • 110.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 111. Prepare To Stop Sign
    • 111.1 Issue Description
    • 111.2 Suggested Change
    • 111.3 Discussion
    • 111.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 112. Station Set Up and Positioning
    • 112.1 Issue Description
    • 112.2 Suggested Change
    • 112.3 Discussion
    • 112.4 Agreed Action
  • ITEM 113. Visibility of PREPARE TO STOP Sign
    • 113.1 Issue Description
    • 113.2 Suggested Change
    • 113.3 Discussion
    • 113.4 Agreed Action
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