Traffic Guidance Scheme

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Notes to Traffic Guidance Scheme:

1. All signage to be placed, based on an on­site risk assessment, at the time of installation in accordance with clause 2.2.3 of the MUTCD Part 3.
2. This traffic guidance scheme is drawn, based on the principles of the MUTCD Pt. 3 "Works on Roads ­current issue ( Aug 2020)
3. It is the responsibility of the Principal Contractor (PC), to ensure, all signage is checked regularly, once installed.
4. The PC is responsible for ensuring all works are conducted in accordance with relevant legislation.
5. Due consideration to be given to all road users at all times.
6. All inappropriate signage to be covered or removed when not required, eg. 'workman & flagman signs.
7. Traffic Controllers to operate in accordance with the TCAS­AP (current issue).
8. Changes to the signage arrangements, as documented here, are to be recorded as per the requirements of the MUTCD Pt. 3 Clause 2.6.2
9. Placement of signage will need to take into account any existing signage at the location.
10. Where no distance for sign placement are given, a literal interpretation is required, based on an on­site risk assessment.
11. All dimensions given are approximate.
12. Drawings are not to scale, locations are indicative and must be assessed on site and adjusted if necessary within tolerances allowed.
13. A site prestart should be be undertaken prior to starting to ensure consultation with all workers understand the work activities and details of the TGS.
14. Signs and devices shall be set out and placed by a Traffic Management Implementation (TMI) qualified operative.
15. Setting out of signs and devices to be done in the following sequence and removed in reverse order:
    a) Advanced warning and regulatory signs (including temporary speed zone signs)
    b) All intermediate advance warning and regulatory signs and devices required in advance of the taper or start of work area.
    c) All delineating devices required to form taper including the illuminated flashing arrow sign at the end of the taper where required.
    d) Delineation of the work area or side track.
    e) All other required warning and regulatory signs including termination and end of temporary speed zone signs.
16. Signage and devices to not be placed as to obstruct vehicles or pedestrians (usually 1m from any running lane) But clause 4.13.4 of the MUTCD should be observed in all situations.
17. Short term signage (usually up to 2 weeks) shall be mounted minimum 200mm above surface level, long term signage should be mounted on normal fixed supports so they are not likely to be disturbed by the weather,
vandals or traffic. (see clause 2.5.2 of MUTCD).
18. Signage should be duplicated on the right hand side of the road (One way or Multi lane divided) where possible if required.
19. Cone or bollard spacing should be done in accordance with table 3.7 of the MUTCD.
20. Minimum lane widths in accordance with table 4.11 and edge clearances will be maintained at all times.
21. Traffic controllers to be clothed in accordance with Traffic Controller Accreditation Scheme Approved Procedure (TCASAP).
22. Traffic Controllers shall be relieved from their duty after not more than 2 hours for a period of rest or other duties of at least 15 minutes (See TCASAP).
23. Clear communication procedure to be establish between controllers prior to starting any works (Usually portable two way radios in good working order).
24. An escape path should always be established prior to starting work and communicated to any rest relief .
25. Plant, vehicles and materials are not to be stored in positions where they may create a hazard, obscure signage or block line of sights for approaching drivers or junctions.
26. Traffic controllers should follow the guidlines for daily routines (Appendices A2 & A3 of MUTCD Part 3).
27. Any changes to the TGS (Outside the scope of TMI Table 1.4.3­1 Supplement MUTCD Part 3) shall be reported to a TMD officer for approval.
28. Excavation works adjacent to running lane to be delineated in accordance with table E1 in the MUTCD Part 3.
29. These TMP/TGS are prepared in accordance with the information supplied by the client. TMD is not responsible for any omissions or errors in the base information supplied by the client.
30. All incidents/ accidents within the site area to be dealt with in accordance with the site safety plan. Traffic controllers may assist if needed and safe to do so.




                                                                                                         TRAFFIC GUIDANCE SCHEME NOTES
                                                East Coast                   CLIENT                                      SHADFORTH
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                                                                                                                                                                           1. TGS drawn with the information provided




                                              Traffic Services
                                                                                                                                        SITE           IAN ROBBINS
                            TMD ID                                           PROJECT               LACEYS CREEK ROAD
   DATE       26/09/2020               651                                                                                            CONTACT          0417 080 772
                           NUMBER
DESIGNED      ANDREW                                                       TGS NUMBER                2009251 ­ 2009261                REVISION                 0
   BY         HUSSEY