Temporary Traffic Management
- Publication no: AGTTM03-26
- ISBN: 978-1-923617-26-1
- Published: 26 May 2026
- Edition: 1.2
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Guide to Temporary Traffic Management Part 3: Static Worksites has been specifically prepared to assist with the preparation of traffic guidance schemes (TGSs), in accordance with Austroads best practice. It provides general information about the context and components of designing temporary traffic guidance schemes at static worksites.
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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.
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Edition 1.2 published May 2026
Edition 1.2 contains:
- updated content relating to major changes in AGTTM Part 8
- updated and clarified guidance relating to the design of statictemporary traffic management arrangements
- various minor amendments for clarity and consistency.
Superseded editions:
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1 Scope of Part 3
- 1.2 Structure of AGTTM
- 1.3 Heading discontinued from Edition 1.1
- 1.4 Application of Part 3 to New Zealand
- 1.5 Definitions
- 2. Design Process
- 2.1 General
- 2.2 Risk assessment
- 2.2.1 Risk considerations
- 2.2.2 Hierarchy of control – eliminate, separate or control
- 2.3 Design steps – around, through, past
- 2.4 Design balance
- 2.5 Essential design principles
- 2.5.1 Worksite layout
- 2.5.2 Worksite access
- 2.5.3 Signs
- 2.5.4 Sight distance
- 2.5.5 TTM categories
- 2.5.6 Traffic volume
- 2.5.7 Traffic lanes
- 2.5.8 Lane width
- 2.5.9 Speed
- 2.6 Variations to design
- 3. Around the Worksite
- 3.1 General
- 3.2 Worksite layout
- 3.3 Separate the work area
- 3.4 Road closures
- 3.4.1 Property access
- 3.5 Safe traffic speed
- 3.6 Safety buffer
- 3.7 Advance warning area
- 3.8 Design and traffic management
- 3.8.1 Detours
- 3.8.2 Detours via sidetracks
- 3.8.3 Contraflow
- 3.9 Termination area
- 3.10 Vulnerable road users
- 3.10.1 Pedestrians
- 3.10.2 Cyclists
- 3.10.3 Motorcyclists
- 3.11 Public transport
- 4. Through the Worksite
- 4.1 General
- 4.2 Worksite layout
- 4.3 Separate the work area
- 4.4 Delineate the route
- 4.5 Safe traffic speed
- 4.6 Safety buffer
- 4.7 Traffic control through a static worksite
- 4.8 Advance warning area
- 4.8.1 Estimate end of queue position
- 4.9 Termination area
- 4.10 Vulnerable road users
- 4.11 Public transport
- 5. Past the Worksite
- 5.1 General
- 5.2 Worksite layout
- 5.3 Separate the work area
- 5.3.1 Road safety barrier system
- 5.3.2 Containment fence
- 5.3.3 Visibility screens
- 5.4 Delineate the route
- 5.4.1 Traffic cones and bollards
- 5.4.2 Temporary hazard markers
- 5.4.3 Temporary kerbing
- 5.4.4 Shuttle flow
- 5.5 Safe traffic speed
- 5.5.1 Temporary speed limits
- 5.5.2 Temporary speed humps
- 5.5.3 Rumble strips
- 5.6 Safety buffer
- 5.7 Overhead clearance
- 5.8 Additional warning area and devices
- 5.8.1 Truck mounted attenuators
- 5.9 Transition Area
- 5.9.1 Tapers
- 5.9.2 Chicanes
- 5.9.3 Contraflow
- 5.10 Traffic control past a static worksite
- 5.10.1 Portable traffic control devices
- 5.10.2 Traffic controllers
- 5.10.3 Site entry
- 5.11 Advance warning area
- 5.12 Termination area
- 5.13 Vulnerable road users
- 5.14 Public transport
- 6. Design for Additional Issues
- 6.1 General
- 6.2 Permanent traffic signals
- 6.3 Roundabouts
- 6.4 Overtaking Lane
- 6.5 Shoulder as a temporary lane
- 6.6 Pavement markings
- 6.7 Night works
- 6.7.1 Temporary lighting and flashing lamps
- 6.8 Excavations
- 6.9 Unattended worksites
- 6.10 Placement and operation of portable variable message sign (VMS)
- 6.10.1 Principles and guidance
- 6.10.2 Aiming distance
- 6.10.3 Longitudinal placement
- 6.10.4 Lateral placement
- 6.10.5 Visibility
- 7. How to Apply the Traffic Guidance Scheme
- 7.1 General
- 7.2 Pre-installation
- 7.3 Installation and operation
- 7.4 Removal
- 7.4.1 Redundant devices
- 7.4.2 Ghost markings
- 7.5 Inspection and record keeping
- 8. AGTTM Feedback
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.