8Administration of traffic management#
8.1Traffic management audit and inspection#
The Administrator will undertake regular performance / compliance audits of the Contractor's traffic control measures and provide feedback monthly in line with the Principal's Contract Performance Report in the Transport Infrastructure Project Delivery System (TIPDS).
The Principal may undertake additional surveillance and inspections at any time. Non-conformances identified, will be communicated to contractors through the Administrator. Contractors shall be required to undertake the necessary modifications to the TGS to address the identified issues.
8.2Safety performance of the TGS#
If, despite a TGS being in conformance with the Queensland MUTCD Part 3, the QGTTM and this Technical Specification and the implemented scheme being in conformance with the TGS, the scheme is unsafe in some way, the Contractor shall undertake the necessary Traffic Management Designer approved modifications to the TGS to address the identified issues and submit the amended TGS to the Administrator.
8.3Traffic non-conformances#
The Principal requires that traffic is managed strictly in accordance with the submitted TMP and approved TGS. Costs for reinspection will apply for non-conformances relating to inappropriate use of speed limits and other TGS non-conformances. Additional non-conformances may also be identified through audits against MRTS50 Specific Quality System Requirements.
The applicable reinspection costs are outlined in Clause 7 of Annexure MRTS02.1.
In the case of non-conformance, the Administrator will request the Contractor raise a non-conformance report. Examples of typical non-conformances are shown in Table 8.3.
| Speed | Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) | Quality – MRTS50 |
|---|---|---|
| Failure to install and maintain speed limit signs as detailed in a TGS. | Failure to maintain any other traffic control device detailed in a TGS. | Failure to maintain and update the TMP. |
| Reduced speed limits introduced more than one hour prior to the commencement of the works. Speed limit signs may be installed, but should be covered until immediately prior to the need for their use applies. | Failure to maintain minimum travelled path dimensions. | Failure of the TGS to comply with the principles outlined in Clause 1.3. |
| Failure to cover / remove signs and traffic control devices associated with reduced speed limits within one hour of completion of the shift, or the work requiring the reduced limit. | Failure to cover / remove unused signs and traffic control devices within two hours of completion of any revised traffic arrangement. | Traffic delay periods exceeding any maximum period nominated in the Contract. |
| Speed limits and associated control measures not implemented in accordance with the Speed Management Plan. | Failure to use other than designated construction workplace entries or exits for the works. | Failure to provide the required information / notification to the community, or local businesses of changes to traffic movement. |
| Failure to maintain an obstruction-free travelled path. | Failure to assist with mitigating the impacts of traffic incidents as much as is reasonably practicable. | |
| Undertaking traffic rearrangements without an approved TGS, except where required for incident management purposes (refer to Clause 5.9). | Any other issue raised by the Administrator deemed to be a non-conformance. |
Table in words
- For Speed, failure to install and maintain speed limit signs as detailed in a TGS.
- For Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS), failure to maintain any other traffic control device detailed in a TGS.
- For Quality – MRTS50, failure to maintain and update the TMP.
- For Speed, reduced speed limits introduced more than one hour prior to the commencement of the works. Speed limit signs may be installed, but should be covered until immediately prior to the need for their use applies.
- For Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS), failure to maintain minimum travelled path dimensions.
- For Quality – MRTS50, failure of the TGS to comply with the principles outlined in Clause 1.3.
- For Speed, failure to cover / remove signs and traffic control devices associated with reduced speed limits within one hour of completion of the shift, or the work requiring the reduced limit.
- For Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS), failure to cover / remove unused signs and traffic control devices within two hours of completion of any revised traffic arrangement.
- For Quality – MRTS50, traffic delay periods exceeding any maximum period nominated in the Contract.
- For Speed, speed limits and associated control measures not implemented in accordance with the Speed Management Plan.
- For Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS), failure to use other than designated construction workplace entries or exits for the works.
- For Quality – MRTS50, failure to provide the required information / notification to the community, or local businesses of changes to traffic movement.
- For Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS), failure to maintain an obstruction-free travelled path.
- For Quality – MRTS50, failure to assist with mitigating the impacts of traffic incidents as much as is reasonably practicable.
- For Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS), undertaking traffic rearrangements without an approved TGS, except where required for incident management purposes (refer to Clause 5.9).
- For Quality – MRTS50, any other issue raised by the Administrator deemed to be a non-conformance.
All non-conformances shall be remedied by the Contractor within two hours of receipt of notice of the non-conformance. Failure to remedy any non-conformance within the two-hour period, shall entitle the Principal to carry out any remedial work deemed necessary pursuant to the Contract. All costs related to this work shall be charged to the Contractor, in addition to the costs for reinspection, as set out in Clause 7 of Annexure MRTS02.1.