Traffic safety measures and signs for road works and temporary situations. Design. 2nd edition
Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 8-1
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Series
Traffic Signs Manual
Abstract
Provides guidance for those responsible for the design of temporary traffic management arrangements which should be implemented to facilitate maintenance activities or in response to temporary situations. It contains advice relating to traffic safety measures, and the identity and location of the traffic signs needed to guide road users, including pedestrians, safely past obstructions in temporary situations.
History
Earlier editions of this document have superseded clauses 6.1, 6.2, 6.5 and figures 1 to 5 of TA 11/81, clauses 7.6 and 7.7 of TA 19/81. Other useful information on use of earlier editions of this document could be found in TA 63/97 and TD 49/03, and HA IAN 57/04 which superseded relevant guidance on the use of temporary speed limits at road works on high speed roads. This edition replaces the 2006 edition (2nd impression with minor amendments 2007).
ISBN
9780115530517
Subjects
- Traffic signals
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Transport facilities
- Roads
- Streetworks/road maintenance
Publisher History
The Department for Transport is a UK Government department that provides leadership across the transport sector to achieve its objectives, working with regional, local and private sector partners to deliver many of the services. These activities were formerly carried out by the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.
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