1Introduction#

The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (Transport and Main Roads) is committed to providing safe access to the State-controlled road (SCR)1 network for all road users while simultaneously ensuring the protection of State government assets. When SCRs are impacted by unplanned events (for example, flooding or bushfires), Transport and Main Roads may, or may work with other agencies or organisations to, place temporary restrictions on SCRs as part of meeting this commitment. The Temporary restrictions on State-controlled roads due to unplanned events operational standard (Operational Standard) provides guidance for developing, implementing, and managing the activities associated with temporary restrictions on a SCR.

1.1Scope#

This Operational Standard applies to all activities undertaken by Transport and Main Roads, whether directly or in conjunction with other agencies or organisations, to prepare, apply, access, and remove temporary restrictions on SCRs due to unplanned events, including flooding, bushfires, and other hazardous events.

1.2Out of scope#

This Operational Standard does not apply to any other activity undertaken by Transport and Main Roads, whether directly or in conjunction with other agencies or organisations, not in connection with temporary restrictions on SCRs due to flooding, bushfire, and other hazardous events. This may include, but is not limited to:

• planned events on local roads, private roads, or tunnels
• planned events on SCRs
• unplanned incidents on local roads, private roads, or tunnels, and/or
• unplanned incidents (crash, minor spill, debris, or stationary vehicle) on SCRs. Incidents that require significant restrictions are typically supported by Transport and Main Roads, rather than being managed by the department directly, with lead agency or lead responder managing accordingly.