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TRAFFIC CONTROL

Before any works are commenced on a "live" carriageway, specific precautions must be taken. The
precautions require protection of both the public using the roads and those involved in the roadworks.

Signs and safety barriers must be erected as specified in Chapter 8 for any works that are connected with
"live" carriageways. These must be secured in position using sand bags and not any other form of heavy
materials such as kerbs or concrete blocks. A minimum of eight signs are required for a simple
roadwork job.

Surplus signs must be removed from the work area in order to prevent hazards to the public and the
operatives involved in the operation.

Signs must be removed as soon as the operation is completed.

High visibility clothing must be worn by all involved in the operation.

Safety zones must be created with the speed of the traffic taken into account.

Competent trained personnel must be employed to supervise traffic management

Speed of traffic Minimum Longways Clearance Minimum Sideways Clearance

30 m.p.h. 0.5 metres 0.5 metres
40 m.p.h. 15 metres 0.5 metres
50 m.p.h. 30 metres 1.2 metres
60 m.p.h. 60 metres 1.2 metres
70 m.p.h. 100 metres 1.2 metres

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