Using road plates at road works (as amended Nov 2016)

Traffic Advisory Leaflet 06/14

Department for Transport, 2014
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Civil & Structural Supplement

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Traffic Advisory Leaflet

Abstract

Provides guidance for the use of road plates at road works, as a technique to reduce traffic congestion due to road works. This method is used to temporarily return roads with unreinstated excavations to service. Covers when to use road plates, plant requirements, types of plate, wheel loading, types of mounting, profile and speed considerations, recess forming and fixings, shoring, safety, noise levels, traffic speed, inspection and maintenance and includes a case study involving welded plain steel plates.

History

First published 2014, updated November 2016.

Subjects

  • Roads
  • Streetworks/road maintenance
  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Transport facilities

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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