July 2022#
| Part | Section | Change type | Description of change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All | Amendment | Harmonised to version 1.1 of Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management |
| 3 | Amendment | • 'May', 'must' and 'should' removed as 'addition' definitions and added as 'difference' definitions. • Definition for 'Portable Traffic Control Device' amended to include the requirement for a handheld remote control when operated manually by a Traffic Controller. | |
| 2 | All | Amendment | Harmonised to version 1.1 of Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management |
| Relationship table | Administrative | • Section 3.3.4 amended from 'Accepted' to 'Accepted with amendments'. • Added new Section 4.7.4. | |
| 3.3.4 | Amendment | • Included requirement for using NO OVERTAKING OR PASSING signs when using GIVE WAY and ONE LANE signs at one end. • Updated lane width requirements in Table 3.6 to match QGTTM Part 3 which include the previous lane widths used in Queensland. | |
| 4.7.4 | New | • Added new section which requires the risk assessments, including the identification of risks in each stage of works, the analysis of the risks, the identification of treatment options and the evaluation of each treatment option to be included in the TMP. | |
| 3 | All | Amendment | Harmonised to version 1.1 of Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management |
| Relationship table | Administrative | • Section 4.4 amended from 'Accepted with amendments' to 'Accepted' • Section 5.4.1 amended from 'Accepted with amendments' to 'Accepted' • Section 5.5 amended from 'Accepted' to 'Accepted with amendments' • New Section 5.10.4 added • Section 6.3 amended from 'Accepted with amendments' to 'Accepted' • Section 6.7 amended from 'Accepted' to 'Accepted with amendments' • New Section 6.10 added in AGTTM v1.1 and 'Accepted with amendments' • New Section 6.10.1 added in AGTTM v1.1 and 'Accepted with amendments' • New Section 6.10.2 added in AGTTM v1.1 and 'Accepted' • New Section 6.10.3 added in AGTTM v1.1 and 'Accepted' • New Section 6.10.4 added in AGTTM v1.1 and 'Accepted with amendments' • New Section 6.10.5 added in AGTTM v1.1 and 'Accepted' • New Section 6.10.6 added • New Section 6.10.7 added • New Section 6.10.8 added • New Section 6.10.9 added |
| Part | Section | Change type | Description of change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | Deleted | • Incorporated in AGTTM v1.1. | |
| 4.8 | Amendment | • Clarified in Item 3 the positioning of the Temporary Hazard marker or KEEP LEFT sign at both ends of the four traffic cones. • Added recommendation to Item 4 that a marker be placed at the predicted end of queue to assist with queue monitoring. • Clarified that, for the purpose of estimating the end-of-queue position only, the term 'oversized vehicles' used in AGTTM could be replaced with the term 'heavy vehicles'. • Clarified that a queue length calculation is required for each traffic control station. • Added clarification that, for the calculation of queue lengths, the AADT value or count should only be for the direction on approach to the traffic control station. The AADT value for a two-way road will require dividing by 2. • Provided guidance on the calculation of the 'maximum stopping time'. | |
| 4.8.1 | Administrative | • Clarified in Item iii a) that the additional PREPARE TO STOP sign is being referred to by 'this sign' reference. | |
| 5.3.1 | Amendment | • Clarified that, in Queensland, road safety barriers are not permitted to be flared to a point outside the clear zone but may be flared to a point which is protected by another road safety barrier. • Clarified the requirements for a clearance from the road safety barrier to traffic. • Added requirement for road safety barrier systems used in Queensland to be included on Transport and Main Roads' list of accepted products. | |
| 5.4 | Amendment | • Deleted additional notes to Table 5.3 which are no longer required and are now addressed by AGTTM v1.1. | |
| 5.4.1 | Deleted | • Incorporated in AGTTM v1.1. | |
| 5.5.1 | Amendment | • Deleted difference in the 'designing a speed limit' subsection about signing a speed limit reduction, including Table 5.5.1 (now Table 5.6 in AGTTM v1.1) as this information has been incorporated in AGTTM v1.1. | |
| 5.8.1 | Amendment | • Adjusted requirement for TMAs to be included on a list of accepted devices. | |
| 5.9.1 | Amendment | • Added guidance for merge taper sign options and the different messaging that may be used to different lanes of a multi-lane road. • Added Figure 5.9.1(a). • Changed figure number for Figure 5.9.1 to Figure 5.9.1(b). • Adjusted Table numbers to match Table numbers in AGTTM v1.1 with Tables 5.6 and 5.7, now being Tables 5.7 and 5.8. • Replaced text under Table 5.8, with previous notes to Table 5.6 and 5.7. | |
| 5.10 | Amendment | • Clarified requirement for advance signs and to estimate the end-of-queue position and calculate queue lengths of all traffic control stations as per requirements in Section 4.8 (including subsections) for traffic control stations using 'past' the worksite controls. | |
| 5.10.1 | Amendment | • Adjusted text for Figure 5.23, example of PTCD and sign placement to match new text in AGTTM v1.1. • Adjusted notes to Figure 5.23. • Adjusted text for using PTCDs in Queensland and highlighted the requirement for risk assessment when a PTCD is recommended and not used. | |
| 5.10.4 | New | • Provided operational guidance for using a combination of a PTSS and boom barrier at the one traffic control station. | |
| 5.11 | Amendment | • Modified requirements as information has been incorporated in AGTTM v1.1. Remaining differences include requirements for divided roads, the Worker (symbolic) and spacing of successive signs. | |
| 6.3 | Deleted | • Incorporated in AGTTM v1.1. | |
| 6.6 | Amendment | • Removed dot point as incorporated in AGTTM v1.1. • Retained difference in Queensland for methods to cover or remove line marking. | |
| 6.7 | Amendment | • Replaced section to group requirements in AGTTM for night works as considerations, recommendations and requirements. • Clarified requirement for lighting the site. • Added references to AS 1742.3. | |
| 6.10 | Amendment | • Added Queensland terminology for Temporary Variable Message Signs (TVMS). | |
| 6.10.1 | Amendment | • Added guidance. | |
| 6.10.4 | Amendment | • Added guidance about not placing TVMS in deflection zone of a road safety barrier. • Provided additional guidance regarding the distance of the TVMS from traffic. | |
| 6.10.6 | New | • Added other location requirements | |
| 6.10.7 | New | • Added drive-through requirements | |
| 6.10.8 | New | • Added guidance regarding TVMS specification | |
| 6.10.9 | New | • Added guidance regarding display of TVMS messages | |
| 4 | All | Amendment | Harmonised to version 1.1 of Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management |
| Part | Section | Change type | Description of change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relationship table | Administrative | • Amended Section 2.5.3 from 'Accepted' to 'Accepted with amendments'. • Amended Section 3.2.3 from 'Accepted with amendments' to 'Accepted'. • Amended Section 3.3 from 'Accepted with amendments' to 'Accepted'. • Amended Section 3.5.4 from 'Accepted with amendments' to 'Accepted'. • Amended Section 3.7.2 from 'Accepted with amendments' to 'Accepted'. • Amended Section 3.7.4 from 'Accepted with amendments' to 'Accepted'. • Amended Section 3.7.5 from 'New' to 'Accepted' • Amended Section 3.8.3 from 'Accepted with amendments' to 'Accepted'. | |
| 2.5.3 | Amendment | • Clarified the requirements for covering both vehicle-mounted and static roadside signs during mobile works operations. | |
| 3.2.3 | Deleted | • Incorporated in AGTTM v1.1. | |
| 3.3 | Deleted | • Incorporated in AGTTM v1.1. | |
| 3.5.3 | Amendment | • Removed difference as this has been incorporated in AGTTM v1.1. • Added an addition for the accepted products details. | |
| 3.5.4 | Deleted | • Incorporated in AGTTM v1.1. | |
| 3.7.1 | Amendment | • Added note to Figure 3.9 regarding the 90 m distance between advance warning and shadow vehicles which was omitted from Figure 3.9 in AGTTM v1.1. | |
| 3.7.2 | Deleted | • Incorporated in AGTTM v1.1. | |
| 3.7.4 | Deleted | • Incorporated in AGTTM v1.1. | |
| 3.7.5 | Deleted | • Incorporated in AGTTM v1.1. | |
| 3.8.3 | Deleted | • Incorporated in AGTTM v1.1. | |
| 3.8.4 | Amendment | • Removed difference as this has been incorporated in AGTTM v1.1. • Replaced section with new wording to clarify that speed limit requirements for mobile works convoys may apply to other situations, not just when workers are on foot. | |
| 5 | All | Amendment | Harmonised to version 1.1 of Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management |
| Part | Section | Change type | Description of change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relationship table | Administrative | • Amended Section 3.1 from 'Accepted with amendments' to 'Accepted'. • Amended Section 3.4 from 'Accepted' to 'Accepted with amendments'. • Added new Section 3.5. • Amended Section 4.1.1 from 'Accepted with amendments' to 'Accepted'. • Amended Section 4.2.3 from 'Accepted' to 'Accepted with amendments'. • Amended Section 4.3.3 from 'Accepted' to 'Accepted with amendments'. • Amended Section 4.4.2 from 'Accepted with amendments' to 'Accepted'. • Amended Section 4.4.3 from 'Accepted' to 'Accepted with amendments'. • Amended Section 4.5.3 from 'Accepted' to 'Accepted with amendments'. • Amended Section 5.1.3 from 'Accepted' to 'Accepted with amendments'. • Amended Section 5.2.3 from 'Accepted' to 'Accepted with amendments'. • Amended Section 5.3.1 from 'Accepted' to 'Accepted with amendments'. • Amended Section 5.3.3 from 'Accepted' to 'Accepted with amendments'. | |
| 2.4.2 | Amendment | • Amended reference to AS 1742.3 to include greater guidance on placement of signs. | |
| 3.1 | Deleted | • Incorporated in AGTTM v1.1. | |
| 3.4 | Amendment | • Modified requirements for vehicle-mounted warning devices. | |
| 3.5 | New | • Added reference to the guideline Traffic Management at Works on Roads for the Lookout Protection Method. | |
| 4.1.1 | Deleted | • Incorporated in AGTTM v1.1. | |
| 4.1.2 | Amendment | • Added that the 40 m clear distance in front of a TMA shall not be reduced. • Added requirement for TMAs to be included on a list of accepted devices. | |
| 4.2.2 | Amendment | • Removed changes to Table 4.1 as this has been incorporated in AGTTM v1.1. | |
| 4.2.3 | Amendment | • Replaced section with reference to Section 3.4. | |
| 4.2.5 | Amendment | • Added that the work vehicle could be parked where parking was legal and safe. • Added reference to the guideline Traffic Management at Works on Roads for the Lookout Protection Method. • Clarified sight distance requirements for longer escape routes. | |
| 4.3.3 | Amendment | • Replaced section with reference to Section 3.4. | |
| 4.3.5 | Amendment | • Added that the work vehicle could be parked where parking was legal and safe. • Added reference to the guideline Traffic Management at Works on Roads for the Lookout Protection Method. • Clarified sight distance requirements for longer escape routes. | |
| 4.4.2 | Deleted | • Incorporated in AGTTM v1.1. | |
| 4.4.3 | Amendment | • Replaced subsection 'vehicle-mounted warning device' with reference to Section 3.4. | |
| 4.4.5 | Amendment | • Amended reference to AS 1742.3 to include greater guidance on placement of signs. • Added reference to the guideline Traffic Management at Works on Roads for the Lookout Protection Method. • Clarified sight distance requirements for longer escape routes. | |
| 4.5.3 | Amendment | • Replaced subsection 'vehicle-mounted warning device' with reference to Section 3.4. | |
| 4.5.5 | Amendment | • Amended reference to AS 1742.3 to include greater guidance on placement of signs. • Added reference to the guideline Traffic Management at Works on Roads for the Lookout Protection Method. • Clarified sight distance requirements for longer escape routes. | |
| 5.1.3 | Amendment | • Replaced subsection 'vehicle-mounted warning device' with reference to Section 3.4. | |
| 5.1.5 | Amendment | • Amended reference to AS 1742.3 to include greater guidance on placement of signs. • Added that work vehicle could be parked where parking was legal and safe. | |
| 5.2.3 | Amendment | • Amended subsection 'vehicle-mounted warning device' replaced with reference to Section 3.4. | |
| 5.2.5 | Amendment | • Amended reference to AS 1742.3 to include greater guidance on placement of signs. | |
| 5.3.1 | Amendment | • Added that the work vehicle could be parked where parking was legal and safe. | |
| 5.3.3 | Amendment | • Replaced subsection 'vehicle-mounted warning device' with reference to Section 3.4. | |
| 5.3.5 | Amendment | • Amended reference to AS 1742.3 to include greater guidance on placement of signs. |
| Part | Section | Change type | Description of change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4.2, Table 5.4.2(a), Table 5.4.2(b) | Amendment | • Added to criteria that the work vehicle could be parked where parking was legal and safe. | |
| 5.4.3 | Amendment | • Replaced section with reference to Section 3.4. | |
| 5.4.5 | Amendment | • Added that the work vehicle could be parked where parking was legal and safe. • Added reference to the guideline Traffic Management at Works on Roads for the Lookout Protection Method. • Clarified sight distance requirements for longer escape routes. | |
| 6.1.1 | Amendment | • Added that the work vehicle could be parked where parking was legal and safe. • Added reference to Section 3.4 for the requirements of a vehicle-mounted warning device. | |
| 6.2.1 | Amendment | • Removed requirement for the arrow board. • Added reference to Section 3.4 for the requirements of a vehicle-mounted warning device. • Added positioning and sight distance requirement for lookouts. • Added reference to the guideline Traffic Management at Works on Roads for the Lookout Protection Method. • Changed table number for Table 6.2.1 to Table 6.2.1(a). • Added Table 6.2.1(b) for sight distance requirements for lookouts. • Clarified sight distance requirements for longer escape routes. | |
| 6 | All | Amendment | Harmonised to version 1.1 of Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management |
| Relationship table | Administrative | • Amended Section 6.6.1 from 'Accepted with amendments' to 'Accepted'. • Amended Section 8.2 from 'Accepted with amendments' to 'Accepted'. | |
| 6.5 | Amendment | • Delete different clearances for placement of traffic cones, bollards or longitudinal channelising devices as the ones used in Queensland are now included in AGTTM v1.1. • Delete clearance to roadwork delineators or temporary hazard markers as the requirements in Queensland are the same as AGTTM. • Retain the different clearances between the traffic lane and a road safety barrier system in Queensland. | |
| 6.6.1 | Deleted | • Incorporated in AGTTM v1.1. | |
| 8.2 | Deleted | • Incorporated in AGTTM v1.1. | |
| 7 | All | Amendment | Harmonised to version 1.1 of Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management |
| 2.4.7 | Amendment | • Clarified that a break from traffic control duty where the Traffic Controller is operating a PTCD while seated is still a requirement. • Deleted 'other duties' information as this has been incorporated in AGTTM v.1.1. | |
| 2.6.2 | Amendment | • Added the option that where suitable a Traffic Controller may operate a PTCD while seated. • Adjusted text for PTCDs to be included on a list of approved devices. • Added a dot point on the location of a traffic controller when operating a PTCD. | |
| 2.6.3 | Amendment | • Updated the source text in AGTTM v1.1, which had been altered. • Added reference to new Figure 2.4. | |
| 2.7.3 | Amendment | • Removed deletion of two dot points as this has been incorporated in AGTTM v1.1. | |
| 2.8.4 | Amendment | • References to 'amber' changed to 'yellow'. | |
| 2.9.8 | Administrative | • 'TC' changed to traffic controller. | |
| 8 | Note: Part 8 was not updated to v1.1 when Austroads released the AGTTM v1.1 update. Part 8 of the QGTTM is harmonised with the original AGTTM v1.0 release in 2019. | ||
| Relationship table | Administrative | • Amended Section 5.5.1 from 'Accepted' to Accepted with amendments'. | |
| 5.5.1 | Amendment | • Added commentary / explanation to Table 5.14 to further explain the requirements. • Added link for road safety barrier system accepted products for use in Queensland. | |
| 9 | All | Amendment | Harmonised to version 1.1 of Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management |
| Appendix I | Amendment | • Removed commentary from Sample Layout 42 and added reference to Technical Note TN195 Traffic Guidance Schemes worked examples. | |
| 10 | All | Amendment | Harmonised to version 1.1 of Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management |
| 4.1 | Amendment | • Added reference to the Queensland Guide to Traffic Management Part 9: Transport Control Systems – Strategies and Operations. • Added reference to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet's Guidelines for Events in Queensland: Best practice guidelines for event delivery in Queensland. |