Monday, 15 June 2026
Austroads has released updated editions of nine parts of the Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (AGTTM), a key resource underpinning the planning, design and implementation of temporary traffic management practice across Australia.
Used by road agencies, contractors and practitioners working in and around roadworks, the AGTTM provides a structured framework for delivering safe and efficient temporary traffic management, supporting compliance with legislative obligations and promoting greater consistency across jurisdictions.
This update builds on the release of the revised Guide to Temporary Traffic Management Part 8: Temporary Traffic Management Categories and the National Training Framework. Part 8 was updated first to strengthen the framework for roles, categories, training and accreditation in temporary traffic management. The remaining parts of the series have now been updated to reflect these changes, improving alignment, clarity and consistency across the Guide.
Patsy Thomas, National Temporary Traffic Management Operations Manager, said the Guide provides a shared foundation for temporary traffic management across the country, helping practitioners, road agencies and project teams work from a consistent set of principles regardless of where they operate.
“By improving alignment across the series, these updates make it easier to apply the guidance consistently in practice, supporting safer worksites and safer journeys for all road users.”
The updated editions cover Parts 1 to 7, 9 and 10 of the AGTTM. Key changes include revised requirements for traffic management planning, enhanced guidance for different worksite types, additional direction on supervision during training, and expanded material on temporary traffic management assurance practices. Amendments to sample layouts and other refinements have also been made to improve usability for practitioners.
A supporting report is also available, providing a comprehensive record of the content and referencing changes made across Parts 1 to 7, Part 9 and Part 10. It offers a single, detailed source for users seeking to understand the full scope of updates introduced in this release.
To support implementation, Austroads will host a series of free webinars to help practitioners understand the updates and how they apply in practice. Participants who register will receive recordings after the session.
Upcoming webinars:
- Updates to the Austroads Guide to TTM in Edition 1.2 | Monday 6 July, 1:00 pm AEST
- Using and understanding the AGTTM for Traffic Management Designers | Tuesday 4 August, 1:00 pm AEST
- Using and understanding the AGTTM for Road Infrastructure Managers | Tuesday 1 September, 1:00 pm AEST
- Using and understanding the AGTTM for Traffic Controllers & Traffic Management Implementers | Tuesday 20 October, 1:00 pm AEST
- Using and understanding the AGTTM for Project Managers and Clients of TTM Providers | Tuesday 24 November, 1:00 pm AEST
Download the publications:
- Guide to Temporary Traffic Management Part 1: Introduction
- Guide to Temporary Traffic Management Part 2: Traffic Management Planning
- Guide to Temporary Traffic Management Part 3: Static Worksites
- Guide to Temporary Traffic Management Part 4: Mobile Works
- Guide to Temporary Traffic Management Part 5: Short Term Low Impact Worksites
- Guide to Temporary Traffic Management Part 6: Field Staff – Implementation and Operation
- Guide to Temporary Traffic Management Part 7: Traffic Controllers
- Guide to Temporary Traffic Management Part 8: Temporary Traffic Management Categories and the National Training Framework
- Guide to Temporary Traffic Management Part 9: Sample Layouts
- Updates to Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management Edition 1.2
The AGTTM forms part of Austroads’ broader efforts to support safer road worksites and a more consistent approach to temporary traffic management across Australia. Alongside the Guide, these initiatives include standardised training, a national registration framework and a more unified approach to emerging technologies. Learn more about Austroads’ national harmonisation of temporary traffic management.