2.5Planned events (other than roadworks)#

Planned events other than roadworks are not normally permitted on motorways as they significantly adversely affect traffic flow and safety on such high speed, high volume roadways as well as on the adjacent road network.

Where a planned event, for example, major international bike race, is proposed to be allowed along a motorway where variable speed limit / lane control signals are installed, the procedures detailed in this supplement are to be followed. However, there are a number of additional principles to be considered during the preparation of the traffic management and VSL / LC plans. These are:

1. a)Such an event would be considered as a mobile, or continually moving, event across all lanes of the motorway. Occupation of the sections of motorway should be limited to a short duration to minimise impacts on traffic using the motorway.
2. b)A very high degree of safety security would need to be provided, for example, police vehicles before and after the bike pack.
3. c)Entry ramps would need to be closed (using police control) on a continually moving basis to limit impacts on general traffic.
4. d)All lanes would need to remain open and be subject to the same speed for example, 60 km/hr.
5. e)Traffic management and VSL / LC plans are prepared and approved in accordance with this supplement.
6. f)Preliminary approval of the proposed event is granted by police, local government, Department of Transport and Main Roads, fire and ambulance services, and so on.
7. g)Final approval would be given only after all conditions by the agencies listed previously.
8. h)The principles listed here have been met.