Traffic Management Plans (TMPs)

What's included

Everything in scope.

• Risk assessment for road users, workers, and pedestrians
• TGS (Traffic Guidance Scheme) layout per AS 1742.3
• Signage, cone, barrier, and VMS specifications
• Controller positioning and shift arrangements
• Permit application support (council and/or VicRoads MoA)
• Contingency arrangements (weather, incidents, emergency access)

How it works

Process.

1. 1

   Brief

   Site address, project dates, scope, traffic volumes — the more context up front the faster the plan.

2. 2

   Site review

   Site visit or desk review by a TMI.

3. 3

   TGS + draft TMP

   Plan drafted to AS 1742.3 and AGTTM, with the right device specs and controller positions.

4. 4

   Lodgement

   Submitted to the correct authority — council for local roads, VicRoads / Department of Transport and Planning for arterials.

5. 5

   Liaison

   We respond to RFIs and revisions until the plan is approved.

6. 6

   Ready for works

   Approved plan delivered, with copies on site for the duration of works.

FAQ

Frequently asked.

Who can prepare a TMP in Victoria?

A Traffic Management Implementer (TMI) or a higher-accredited Traffic Management Designer can prepare a TMP. MLA Traffic holds VicRoads TMD pre-qualification for Categories 1 & 2.

What's the difference between a TMP and a TGS?

A TMP is the project-level planning document — it accompanies permit applications. A TGS (Traffic Guidance Scheme) is the scaled site layout — the on-the-ground "where do cones and signs go" diagram. Most jobs need both.

Do small council jobs need a TMP?

Yes — any works that change normal road or footpath use require a documented TMP and TGS under AS 1742.3, regardless of duration. Councils require evidence of one before issuing a works on road permit.

How long does VicRoads or council take to approve a TMP?

Council permits typically take 5–10 business days. VicRoads MoAs commonly take 10–20 business days, longer for complex applications. Plan early — rushed applications are the leading cause of delayed project starts.

How much does a Traffic Management Plan cost in Melbourne?

TMP preparation costs vary with site complexity. A short-duration footpath works TMP is a few hundred dollars; multi-stage arterial or event TMPs run into the low thousands. [CONTENT NEEDED — typical rate range from MLA] We quote per project after a site brief.

Can you do site visits before quoting?

Yes for larger projects — a site visit ensures the TGS matches the actual conditions (sight lines, parking, pedestrian flows, adjacent traffic generators).