Traffic Management Plans
For any activity or event within the public road reserve that impacts a road, street, lane, or walkway, a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) is required, including when events are conducted in private property or a public reserve, but there is impact to traffic movements to a Council road or pedestrian safety risks.
Ensuring the safety of all road users and how these users will be supervised in the affected area is the main goal of the TMP.
TMPs are required in accordance with the Road Management Act 2004, Road Safety Act 1986 and Australian Standard AS 1742.3 2009 Traffic control devices for works on roads.
You can find more information about the process in the accordions below, and then start your application:
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Documents required
Temporary Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) must follow Australian Standard AS 1742.3 2009 and must be prepared by an accredited VicRoads traffic consultant or company. See VicRoads Register of Prequalified Contractors & Consultants.
Please make sure you have the following information on hand before submitting your application:
- Street name/s
- Description of works
- Duration of the activity, including dates and timings
- A detailed traffic management plan, including aftercare plans.
- Worksite hazard assessment checklist (Appendix C Code of Practice)
- copy of public liability insurance for the contractor carrying out the works to cover a minimum of $20 million for any one claim.
Important to note
If the proposed activity impacts an arterial road, then consent from VicRoads is mandatory. For more information, visit the VicRoads website.
When using major traffic controls, it is necessary to obtain a Memorandum of Authorization (MoA) from VicRoads.
Events
A Traffic Management Plan for an event ensures traffic, pedestrians, emergency services, and event patrons can move safely and efficiently before, during, and after the event. It is required if the event impacts public roads, footpaths, or parking areas, and pedestrian movements.
As the road authority and event permit authority, Council requires a TMP to demonstrate that traffic and road safety risks have been identified and managed in accordance with the traffic management framework established under the Road Management Act and associated traffic management requirements.
When is an event TMP required?
An Event TMP is typically required when:
- Roads are partially or fully closed
- Traffic lanes are reduced or redirected
- Footpaths or shared paths are altered
- Large pedestrian crowds are expected whereby an increase to pedestrian movements are generally not expected
- Temporary infrastructure is placed on roads, such as signage
- Parking restrictions are imposed
A TMP is required to address several key legal, safety, and community obligations such as:
Pedestrian Safety: Protects attendees walking near or crossing vehicle paths, especially in low-light or dark conditions with unpredictable public behaviour.
Pedestrian and Crowd Management: Events often involve higher pedestrian volumes than roadworks.
The TMP must address:
- Safe entry and exit routes
- Pedestrian crossings
- Barriers separating crowds from traffic
- Accessible routes for mobility-impaired patrons
- Crowd control points
Pedestrian safety is one of the most heavily scrutinised elements of an Event TMP.
Legal Liability: Protects you as the organiser; public liability insurance often requires compliant, approved traffic management, and unapproved road impacts can leave you personally liable if an incident occurs.
Terms and Conditions
By submitting a TMP to Council, the applicant and the nominated traffic management company agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions(DOCX, 111KB) / Terms and Conditions(PDF, 316KB)
An application will be valid for three months. No extension will be granted. Please ensure you apply for the application when you are ready to undertake work.
A TMP associated with any works within the road reserve or within a Council easement that triggers an Asset Protection Permit or Activity with the Road Reserve Permit will be assessed as part of the relevant Permit application. However, a separate Memorandum of Authorisation (MoA) from Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) for DTP-managed roads.
How the application is assessed
Applications will be processed within 20 business days and are assessed for compliance in accordance with the following:
If all requirements are met and only minor changes required, written acceptance subject to conditions is provided by email to the person/company that submitted the TMP. If the TMP is insufficient or if there are substantial errors, you will have to submit the application again.
Throughout the works, a copy of the written consent, TMPs, permit, and MoA from DTP (where applicable) must be held on-site. Implementation of TMP is the responsibility of individual contractors or works managers, and Council officers may visit the site at any time to conduct an inspection.
Fees
Major works
|
Works conducted on any part of the roadway, shoulder or pathway |
Works not conducted on any part of the roadway, shoulder or pathway |
| TMP: Maximum speed limit at any time is not more than 50kph |
$395 |
$100.80 |
| TMP: Maximum speed limit at any time is more than 50kph |
$724.50 |
$395 |
Minor works
|
Works conducted on any part of the roadway, shoulder or pathway |
Works not conducted on any part of the roadway, shoulder or pathway |
| TMP: Maximum speed limit at any time is not more than 50kph |
$156.30 |
$100.80 |
| TMP: Maximum speed limit at any time is more than 50kph |
$156.30 |
$100.80 |
Reporting concerns with road works
It is the duty of contractors or works managers to implement a TMP. Get in touch with the company performing the work first if you have any concerns about traffic management or any construction taking place in a road reserve.
If after this you still have concerns, call us on (03) 5422 0333 or email mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au