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SECTION E2 LEVEL 1 ROADSSIGNS AND LAYOUT DIAGRAMS

STATIC OPERATIONSE2.1 TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROAD: Shoulder Closure

E2.2 TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROAD: Other Hazard - Flooding

E2.3 TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROAD: Temporary Road Closure - Lessthan five (5) minutes

E2.4 TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROAD: One Lane Closure - TrafficVolume less than 1000 vpd

E2.5 TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROAD: One Lane Closure - ManualTraffic Control

E2.6 TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROAD: One Lane Closure - PortableTraffic Signals

E2.7 TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROAD: One Lane Closure - TemporaryTwo-Lane Diversion

E2.8 TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROAD: Work in Centre of Road

E2.9 TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROAD: New Seal - Unattended and/orUnswept Work Site

E2.10 TWO-LANE DIVIDED or TWO-LANE ONE-WAY LEVEL 1 ROAD: LeftLane Closure

E2.11 TWO-LANE DIVIDED or TWO-LANE ONE-WAY LEVEL 1 ROAD: RightLane Closure

E2.12 TWO-LANE DIVIDED or TWO-LANE ONE-WAY LEVEL 1 ROAD: OneLane Closure - Temporary Two Lane Diversion

E2.13 THREE-LANE DIVIDED or THREE-LANE ONE-WAY LEVEL 1 ROAD:One Lane Closure - Left Lane

E2.14 THREE -LANE DIVIDED or THREE-LANE ONE-WAY LEVEL 1 ROAD:Two Lane Closure - Left and Centre Lanes

E2.15 THREE-LANE DIVIDED or THREE-LANE ONE-WAY LEVEL 1 ROAD:Two Lane Closure - Right and Centre Lanes

E2.16 THREE-LANE DIVIDED or THREE-LANE ONE-WAY LEVEL 1 ROAD:Two Lane Closure - Two Lane Temporary Diversion

E2.17 TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROAD: Work Site on a Side Road

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E2.18 TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROAD: Road Closure - Detour Route

E2.19 TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROAD: Road Closure - TemporaryRoute around Hazard or Work Site

E2.20 TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROAD: Work Site at Corner of anIntersection - Manual Traffic Control

E2.21 TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROAD: Work Site in Centre of anIntersection

E2.22 TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROAD: Footpath Closure - PermanentSpeed Limit less than 65 km/hr

E2.23 TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROAD: Footpath Closure - TemporaryFootpath Provided

E2.24 TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROAD: Cycle Lane Closure - TemporaryCycle Lane Provided

E2.25 PASSING LANE ON A TWO-WAY LEVEL 1 ROAD: Centre Lane Closure

E2.26 PASSING LANE ON A TWO-WAY LEVEL 1 ROAD: Left and Centre LaneClosure within the first 600m of a Passing Lane

E2.27 PASSING LANE ON A TWO-WAY LEVEL 1 ROAD: Lane Closure - SingleLane Direction

E2.28 TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROAD: Seal Repairs - MultipleUnattended Work Sites

E2.29 TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROAD: Seal Repairs - On a CurveUnattended Work Site

E2.30 TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROAD: Typical Detour Route Signing -Route Plan

E2.30A TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROAD: Typical Detour RouteSigning - Detail A

E2.30B TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROAD: Typical Detour Route Signing -Detail B

E2.30C TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROAD: Typical Detour Route Signing -Detail C

E2.30D TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROAD: Typical Detour Route Signing -Detail D

E2.30E TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROAD: Typical Detour Route Signing -Detail E

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Permanent Speed Limit ≤ 50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

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3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

Minimum Lane Widths

Permanent/Temporary Speed 30km/h

50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

F Minimum Lane Width 2.75 m 3.00 m 3.00 m 3.25 m 3.25 m 3.50 m

Table C2.5: Minimum Lane Widths

Where the traffic flow contains a high proportion of heavy vehicles wider lanes may berequired for efficient traffic operation. Lane widths should, however, never be greater than4m.

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E2.1: TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROADShoulder Closure

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Permanent Speed Limit ≤ 50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

Lateral1. Behind Cones etc 1 1 1 1 12. Behind Concrete Barrier 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

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3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

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E2.2: TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROADOther Hazard – Flooding

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Permanent Speed Limit ≤ 50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

Lateral1. Behind Cones etc 1 1 1 1 12. Behind Concrete Barrier 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

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3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

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E2.3: TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROADTemporary Closure - Less than five (5) minutes

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Permanent Speed Limit ≤ 50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

Lateral1. Behind Cones etc 1 1 1 1 12. Behind Concrete Barrier 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

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3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

Minimum Lane Widths

Permanent/Temporary Speed 30km/h

50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

F Minimum Lane Width 2.75 m 3.00 m 3.00 m 3.25 m 3.25 m 3.50 m

Table C2.5: Minimum Lane Widths

Where the traffic flow contains a high proportion of heavy vehicles wider lanes may berequired for efficient traffic operation. Lane widths should, however, never be greater than4m.

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E2.4: TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROADOne Lane Closure - Traffic Volume less than 1000 vpd

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Permanent Speed Limit ≤ 50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

Lateral1. Behind Cones etc 1 1 1 1 12. Behind Concrete Barrier 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

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3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

Minimum Lane Widths

Permanent/Temporary Speed 30km/h

50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

F Minimum Lane Width 2.75 m 3.00 m 3.00 m 3.25 m 3.25 m 3.50 m

Table C2.5: Minimum Lane Widths

Where the traffic flow contains a high proportion of heavy vehicles wider lanes may berequired for efficient traffic operation. Lane widths should, however, never be greater than4m.

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E2.5: TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROADOne Lane Closure - Manual Traffic Control

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Permanent Speed Limit ≤ 50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

Lateral1. Behind Cones etc 1 1 1 1 12. Behind Concrete Barrier 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

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3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

Minimum Lane Widths

Permanent/Temporary Speed 30km/h

50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

F Minimum Lane Width 2.75 m 3.00 m 3.00 m 3.25 m 3.25 m 3.50 m

Table C2.5: Minimum Lane Widths

Where the traffic flow contains a high proportion of heavy vehicles wider lanes may berequired for efficient traffic operation. Lane widths should, however, never be greater than4m.

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E2.6: TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROADOne Lane Closure - Portable Traffic Signals

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60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

Lateral1. Behind Cones etc 1 1 1 1 12. Behind Concrete Barrier 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

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3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

Minimum Lane Widths

Permanent/Temporary Speed 30km/h

50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

F Minimum Lane Width 2.75 m 3.00 m 3.00 m 3.25 m 3.25 m 3.50 m

Table C2.5: Minimum Lane Widths

Where the traffic flow contains a high proportion of heavy vehicles wider lanes may berequired for efficient traffic operation. Lane widths should, however, never be greater than4m.

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E2.7: TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROADOne Lane Closure - Two-Lane Temporary Diversion

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Permanent Speed Limit ≤ 50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

Lateral1. Behind Cones etc 1 1 1 1 12. Behind Concrete Barrier 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

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3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

Minimum Lane Widths

Permanent/Temporary Speed 30km/h

50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

F Minimum Lane Width 2.75 m 3.00 m 3.00 m 3.25 m 3.25 m 3.50 m

Table C2.5: Minimum Lane Widths

Where the traffic flow contains a high proportion of heavy vehicles wider lanes may berequired for efficient traffic operation. Lane widths should, however, never be greater than4m.

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E2.8: TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROADWork in the Centre of the Road

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60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

Lateral1. Behind Cones etc 1 1 1 1 12. Behind Concrete Barrier 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

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3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

Minimum Lane Widths

Permanent/Temporary Speed 30km/h

50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

F Minimum Lane Width 2.75 m 3.00 m 3.00 m 3.25 m 3.25 m 3.50 m

Table C2.5: Minimum Lane Widths

Where the traffic flow contains a high proportion of heavy vehicles wider lanes may berequired for efficient traffic operation. Lane widths should, however, never be greater than4m.

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E2.9: TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROADNew Seal - Unattended and/or Unswept Work Site

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Permanent Speed Limit ≤ 50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

Lateral1. Behind Cones etc 1 1 1 1 12. Behind Concrete Barrier 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

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3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

Minimum Lane Widths

Permanent/Temporary Speed 30km/h

50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

F Minimum Lane Width 2.75 m 3.00 m 3.00 m 3.25 m 3.25 m 3.50 m

Table C2.5: Minimum Lane Widths

Where the traffic flow contains a high proportion of heavy vehicles wider lanes may berequired for efficient traffic operation. Lane widths should, however, never be greater than4m.

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E2.10: TWO-LANE DIVIDED or TWO-LANE ONE-WAY LEVEL 1 ROADLeft Lane Closure

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Permanent Speed Limit ≤ 50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

Lateral1. Behind Cones etc 1 1 1 1 12. Behind Concrete Barrier 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

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3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

Minimum Lane Widths

Permanent/Temporary Speed 30km/h

50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

F Minimum Lane Width 2.75 m 3.00 m 3.00 m 3.25 m 3.25 m 3.50 m

Table C2.5: Minimum Lane Widths

Where the traffic flow contains a high proportion of heavy vehicles wider lanes may berequired for efficient traffic operation. Lane widths should, however, never be greater than4m.

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E2.11: TWO-LANE DIVIDED or TWO-LANE ONE-WAY LEVEL 1 ROADRight Lane Closure

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60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

Lateral1. Behind Cones etc 1 1 1 1 12. Behind Concrete Barrier 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

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3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

Minimum Lane Widths

Permanent/Temporary Speed 30km/h

50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

F Minimum Lane Width 2.75 m 3.00 m 3.00 m 3.25 m 3.25 m 3.50 m

Table C2.5: Minimum Lane Widths

Where the traffic flow contains a high proportion of heavy vehicles wider lanes may berequired for efficient traffic operation. Lane widths should, however, never be greater than4m.

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Permanent Speed Limit ≤ 50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

Lateral1. Behind Cones etc 1 1 1 1 12. Behind Concrete Barrier 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

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3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

Minimum Lane Widths

Permanent/Temporary Speed 30km/h

50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

F Minimum Lane Width 2.75 m 3.00 m 3.00 m 3.25 m 3.25 m 3.50 m

Table C2.5: Minimum Lane Widths

Where the traffic flow contains a high proportion of heavy vehicles wider lanes may berequired for efficient traffic operation. Lane widths should, however, never be greater than4m.

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Permanent Speed Limit ≤ 50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

Lateral1. Behind Cones etc 1 1 1 1 12. Behind Concrete Barrier 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

E

3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

Minimum Lane Widths

Permanent/Temporary Speed 30km/h

50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

F Minimum Lane Width 2.75 m 3.00 m 3.00 m 3.25 m 3.25 m 3.50 m

Table C2.5: Minimum Lane Widths

Where the traffic flow contains a high proportion of heavy vehicles wider lanes may berequired for efficient traffic operation. Lane widths should, however, never be greater than4m.

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Permanent Speed Limit ≤ 50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

Lateral1. Behind Cones etc 1 1 1 1 12. Behind Concrete Barrier 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

E

3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

Minimum Lane Widths

Permanent/Temporary Speed 30km/h

50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

F Minimum Lane Width 2.75 m 3.00 m 3.00 m 3.25 m 3.25 m 3.50 m

Table C2.5: Minimum Lane Widths

Where the traffic flow contains a high proportion of heavy vehicles wider lanes may berequired for efficient traffic operation. Lane widths should, however, never be greater than4m.

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Permanent Speed Limit ≤ 50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

Lateral1. Behind Cones etc 1 1 1 1 12. Behind Concrete Barrier 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

E

3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

Minimum Lane Widths

Permanent/Temporary Speed 30km/h

50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

F Minimum Lane Width 2.75 m 3.00 m 3.00 m 3.25 m 3.25 m 3.50 m

Table C2.5: Minimum Lane Widths

Where the traffic flow contains a high proportion of heavy vehicles wider lanes may berequired for efficient traffic operation. Lane widths should, however, never be greater than4m.

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Permanent Speed Limit ≤ 50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

Lateral1. Behind Cones etc 1 1 1 1 12. Behind Concrete Barrier 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

E

3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

Minimum Lane Widths

Permanent/Temporary Speed 30km/h

50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

F Minimum Lane Width 2.75 m 3.00 m 3.00 m 3.25 m 3.25 m 3.50 m

Table C2.5: Minimum Lane Widths

Where the traffic flow contains a high proportion of heavy vehicles wider lanes may berequired for efficient traffic operation. Lane widths should, however, never be greater than4m.

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Permanent Speed Limit ≤ 50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

Lateral1. Behind Cones etc 1 1 1 1 12. Behind Concrete Barrier 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

E

3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

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E2.18: TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROADRoad Closure - Detour Route

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Permanent Speed Limit ≤ 50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

Lateral1. Behind Cones etc 1 1 1 1 12. Behind Concrete Barrier 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

E

3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

Minimum Lane Widths

Permanent/Temporary Speed 30km/h

50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

F Minimum Lane Width 2.75 m 3.00 m 3.00 m 3.25 m 3.25 m 3.50 m

Table C2.5: Minimum Lane Widths

Where the traffic flow contains a high proportion of heavy vehicles wider lanes may berequired for efficient traffic operation. Lane widths should, however, never be greater than4m.

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E2.19: TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROADRoad Closure -Temporary Route around a Hazard or Work Site

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Permanent Speed Limit ≤ 50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

Lateral1. Behind Cones etc 1 1 1 1 12. Behind Concrete Barrier 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

E

3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

Minimum Lane Widths

Permanent/Temporary Speed 30km/h

50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

F Minimum Lane Width 2.75 m 3.00 m 3.00 m 3.25 m 3.25 m 3.50 m

Table C2.5: Minimum Lane Widths

Where the traffic flow contains a high proportion of heavy vehicles wider lanes may berequired for efficient traffic operation. Lane widths should, however, never be greater than4m.

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E2.20: TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROADWorksite at Corner of an Intersection - Manual Traffic Control

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Permanent Speed Limit ≤ 50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

Lateral1. Behind Cones etc 1 1 1 1 12. Behind Concrete Barrier 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

E

3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

Minimum Lane Widths

Permanent/Temporary Speed 30km/h

50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

F Minimum Lane Width 2.75 m 3.00 m 3.00 m 3.25 m 3.25 m 3.50 m

Table C2.5: Minimum Lane Widths

Where the traffic flow contains a high proportion of heavy vehicles wider lanes may berequired for efficient traffic operation. Lane widths should, however, never be greater than4m.

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E2.22: TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROADFootpath Closure - Permanent Speed Limit less than 70 km/h

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Permanent Speed Limit ≤ 50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

Lateral1. Behind Cones etc 1 1 1 1 12. Behind Concrete Barrier 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

E

3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

Minimum Lane Widths

Permanent/Temporary Speed 30km/h

50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

F Minimum Lane Width 2.75 m 3.00 m 3.00 m 3.25 m 3.25 m 3.50 m

Table C2.5: Minimum Lane Widths

Where the traffic flow contains a high proportion of heavy vehicles wider lanes may berequired for efficient traffic operation. Lane widths should, however, never be greater than4m.

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E2.23: TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROADFootpath Closure - Temporary Footpath Provided

Note: Where the live lane width exceeds F additional pedestrian protection will be required.

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60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

Lateral1. Behind Cones etc 1 1 1 1 12. Behind Concrete Barrier 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

E

3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

Minimum Lane Widths

Permanent/Temporary Speed 30km/h

50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

F Minimum Lane Width 2.75 m 3.00 m 3.00 m 3.25 m 3.25 m 3.50 m

Table C2.5: Minimum Lane Widths

Where the traffic flow contains a high proportion of heavy vehicles wider lanes may berequired for efficient traffic operation. Lane widths should, however, never be greater than4m.

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60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

Lateral1. Behind Cones etc 1 1 1 1 12. Behind Concrete Barrier 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

E

3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

Minimum Lane Widths

Permanent/Temporary Speed 30km/h

50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

F Minimum Lane Width 2.75 m 3.00 m 3.00 m 3.25 m 3.25 m 3.50 m

Table C2.5: Minimum Lane Widths

Where the traffic flow contains a high proportion of heavy vehicles wider lanes may berequired for efficient traffic operation. Lane widths should, however, never be greater than4m.

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Permanent Speed Limit ≤ 50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

Lateral1. Behind Cones etc 1 1 1 1 12. Behind Concrete Barrier 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

E

3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

Minimum Lane Widths

Permanent/Temporary Speed 30km/h

50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

F Minimum Lane Width 2.75 m 3.00 m 3.00 m 3.25 m 3.25 m 3.50 m

Table C2.5: Minimum Lane Widths

Where the traffic flow contains a high proportion of heavy vehicles wider lanes may berequired for efficient traffic operation. Lane widths should, however, never be greater than4m.

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E2.26: PASSING LANE ON A TWO-WAY LEVEL 1 ROADLeft and Centre Lane Closure within the first 600m of a Passing Lane

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60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

Lateral1. Behind Cones etc 1 1 1 1 12. Behind Concrete Barrier 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

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3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

Minimum Lane Widths

Permanent/Temporary Speed 30km/h

50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

F Minimum Lane Width 2.75 m 3.00 m 3.00 m 3.25 m 3.25 m 3.50 m

Table C2.5: Minimum Lane Widths

Where the traffic flow contains a high proportion of heavy vehicles wider lanes may berequired for efficient traffic operation. Lane widths should, however, never be greater than4m.

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60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

Lateral1. Behind Cones etc 1 1 1 1 12. Behind Concrete Barrier 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

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3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

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Permanent Speed Limit ≤ 50km/h

60km/h

70km/h

80km/h

100km/h

m m m m mTraffic Signs

A Sign Visibility Distance 50 60 70 80 100B Warning Distance 75 90 105 120 150C Sign Spacing 35 45 50 60 75

Safety ZonesD Longitudinal * 15 20 30 45 60

Lateral1. Behind Cones etc 1 1 1 1 12. Behind Concrete Barrier 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

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3. Behind Other Barriers As recommended by manufacturersTapers

G Length Per Lane** 50 60 70 80 100K Minimum Distance between Tapers 50 60 70 80 100

Delineation DevicesSpacing in Taper 2.5 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0Spacing (On Approaches, Between Tapersand Around the Working Area) 5 5 10 10 10

Table C2.2: Layout Distances for Level 1 Traffic Management

* A longitudinal safety zone is not required when a barrier completely protects theapproach end of the site.

** Taper length is based on a single lane shift of 3.5m. A 30m long taper may be used atall permanent speed limits to divert vehicles past a work site controlled by eitherManual Traffic Controllers (MTC’s) or portable traffic signals, provided a 30 km/htemporary speed limit has been applied. Delineation devices shall be placed at 2.5mcentres.

Except for the delineation device spacing, which is a maximum distance, the distancesspecified in the above table are minimum distances.

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E2.30E: TWO-WAY TWO-LANE LEVEL 1 ROAD

Typical Detour Route Signing, Route Confirmation - Detail E

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