Temporary Traffic Management
- Publication no: AGTTM01-26
- ISBN: 978-1-923617-06-3
- Published: 26 May 2026
- Edition: 1.2
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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.
Supporting report and webinars
Austroads report Updates to Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management Edition 1.2 (AP-R765-26) documents content and referencing changes made to Parts 1 through Part 7, Part 9 and Part 10 of AGTTM in Edition 1.2.
A series of webinars organised by Austroads between July and November 2026 provides an overview of the key changes to the Guide.
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Superseded editions:
- 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
Austroads has released updated editions of nine parts of the Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (AGTTM). The updates make it easier to apply the guidance consistently in practice, supporting safer worksites and safer journeys for all road users.