Temporary traffic management plans

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How to get a temporary traffic management plan

Step 1 - Prepare

Traffic Management Plans must be prepared by a qualified Site Traffic Management Supervisor (STMS).

The plan will need to detail:

The location of the planned work;
What type of work is planned; and
The start and finish dates.

Step 2 - Submit the plan for approval

Sending your application is an easy and free online process.

Visit Submitica to submit your plan(external link)

Step 3 - Begin work

Once your application is approved you can get underway.

Need help? Contact us

For more information about traffic management plans email [email protected] or Phone 03 543 8400

Any work or activity that takes place on a road, footpath or berm - or affects people using it - requires a corridor access request.

Works cannot proceed until your application is approved and the signed permit and Traffic Management Plan has been emailed to you.

When do I need a Corridor Access Request?

If you are planning to undertake any physical works within the Tasman District Council road corridor; or
holding an event/activity that will affect the normal operation of the road, footpath or berm.

Excavation applications need to be submitted 15 working days in advance.

Non-excavation applications need to be submitted 5 working days in advance.

Excavation

Excavations, directional drilling, resurfacing or undertaking any activity that will disturb the surface of the road corridor
Installing or maintaining pipes and ducts or other structures below, on or above the road corridor
Constructing and maintaining access ways
Opening manhole or chamber covers

Non-excavation

Setting up safety fencing or scaffolding
Using machinery such as cranes
Tree felling or trimmimg
Applying for a Traffic Management Plan for non-intrusive works

Event

Sometimes a Traffic Management Plan is required for events such as parades, sporting events or music events
Read more about traffic management plans

Emergency

Emergency works that are required to be done within the day of knowing that the work is required. This application is to be completed retrospectivley after the works have been undertaken.

How do I lodge my request?

Create an account at submitica.com
Create application
Enter application type
Enter location, dates, contacts, activity details and Traffic Management Plan information
Submit application

To ensure that your application is approved as quickly as possible please include a detailed site plan, a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) and as much detail as possible about the activity.