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This Code of Practice (herein after referred to as the ‘Code’) describes the Main Roads Western Australia’s (Main Roads) requirements for managing traffic at work sites on roads. It requires traffic management for works on roads to be based on the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (AGTTM) and AS 1742.3–2019, unless otherwise specified by a requirement in this Code. In the event that there is a conflict between this Code and AGTTM or AS 1742.3 – 2019, the Code shall take precedence.

This Code of Practice (herein after referred to as the ‘Code’) describes the Main Roads Western Australia’s (Main Roads) requirements for managing traffic for events that impact on normal usage or the operation of the road. The management of events that impact on roads requires consideration of all road user needs and obligations, and attention should not focus just on the management of vehicular traffic through, past or around the site of the event. This Code of Practice describes requirements for managing traffic at or near events.

This Code of Practice (previously referred to as a guideline) has been produced for the deployment of TMAs in Western Australia to protect worksites on or beside active roads against errant vehicle intrusion. TMAs may be deployed to protect short to medium term maintenance or construction works where it is not practical to close the road or deploy temporary safety barriers for the protection of workers. They may be deployed as ‘barrier’ or ‘shadow’ vehicles depending on the static or mobile nature of the works.

Australian Standard AS 1742.3 2019 sets out requirements for the principles relating to devices used for the control of traffic for works on roads. It specifies the traffic control measures and devices to be used to warn, instruct, and guide road users in the safe negotiation of work sites on roads including unsealed roads and footpaths.  This Standard specifies the principles relating to the devices for the control of traffic for works on roads.  This resource is not free to download and is a paid resource.

The 10 parts of the AGTTM details contemporary temporary traffic management practice for application in Australia and New Zealand. It provides guidance for the planning, design and implementation of safe, economical and efficient temporary traffic management designs. The guidance is intended to encourage a consistent level of planning that supports the streamlined safe progress of work. It applies to all works on roads and near roads, in addition to off road development and other activities that interact with and impact on the road environment.