Temporary Traffic Management

Cover of Guide to Temporary Traffic Management Part 1: Introduction
Guide to Temporary Traffic Management Part 1: Introduction
  • Publication no: AGTTM01-26
  • ISBN: 978-1-923617-06-3
  • Published: 26 May 2026
  • Edition: 1.2

Guide to Temporary Traffic Management Part 1: Introduction provides an introduction to the topic of Temporary Traffic Management and describes the structure to the 10 Parts of the AGTTM, the key principles of Temporary Traffic Management and the ongoing governances of the AGTTM and training by Austroads. This part also contains a list of definitions of terms used in the AGTTM.

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Austroads report AP-R765-26 documents content and referencing changes made in Edition 1.2 of the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (AGTTM) Parts 1 through Part 7, Part 9 and Part 10, published in May 2026.

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Austroads has organised a series of webinars to outline the updates:

6 July 2026 – Updates to the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management in Edition 1.2

4 August 2026 – Using and Understanding the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management for Traffic Management Designers

1 September 2026 – Using and Understanding the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management for Road Infrastructure Managers

20 October 2026 – Using and Understanding the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management for Traffic Controllers & Traffic Management Implementers

24 November 2026 – Using and Understanding the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management for Project Managers and Clients of TTM Providers

No charge but registration is essential. Can't make the live session? Register and we'll send you a link to the recording.

Edition 1.2 published May 2026

Edition 1.2 contains:

  • updated content relating to major changes in AGTTM Part 8
  • updated definitions for ‘should’, ‘traffic controller’ and ‘trafficmanagement plan’
  • minor amendments for clarity and consistency.

Superseded editions:

Edition 1.1 published September 2021

Edition 1.0 published December 2019

  • 1. Scope of the Guide to Temporary Traffic Management
    • 1.1 Status
    • 1.2 Background of AGTTM
      • 1.2.1 Why is safety at road worksites a significant issue?
      • 1.2.2 Legislative requirements and codes of practice
      • 1.2.3 Training
      • 1.2.4 Access and road occupancy
      • 1.2.5 Risk assessment and inspection
      • 1.2.6 Road agency service delivery and roadwork activity planning
    • 1.3 Purpose
    • 1.4 Application
  • 2. Structure and Use of AGTTM
    • 2.1 Structure of AGTTM
    • 2.2 Who should read each part of AGTTM?
  • 3. Definitions/Glossary of Terms
  • 4. Purpose of TTM
  • 5. Philosophy and Principles
    • 5.1 Philosophy
    • 5.2 Principles
      • 5.2.1 Uniformity
      • 5.2.2 Fit for purpose
      • 5.2.3 Design principles for traffic management devices
      • 5.2.4 The Safe System
      • 5.2.5 Designing for the driver
      • 5.2.6 Working in accordance with an approved TMP and TGS
      • 5.2.7 TTM Categories
  • 6. Governance
    • 6.1 General
    • 6.2 AGTTM feedback
  • Appendix A AGTTM Feedback Forms
    • A.1 Introduction
    • A.2 Submission process
    • A.3 Feedback on submissions
    • A.4 Minor Editorial and Minor Technical Correction Form
    • A.5 Significant Change Form