Managing traffic
Traffic management measures are implemented at roadworks to provide safe working conditions for road workers and a safe route for road users.
Temporary crash barrier systems are now frequently used on works contracts to protect road workers and guide traffic in contraflow situations. Temporary speed cameras and active speed indicating signs have also been used to improve safety.
The OCs provide this essential service and must ensure traffic management measures are safe and meet required national standards.
2.5 Safety
2.5.1 Safety at roadworks sites
Operations
Traffic management was generally of a good standard, but all OCs need to continue to focus on the provision and maintenance of lateral safety zones at roadwork sites.
NE – BEAR
Traffic management was generally found to be satisfactory. However, there were some instances where it was not always set out properly. There is still some scope for improvement.
SE - BEAR
Traffic management has now improved following some initial issues at the start of the contract.
NW - Scotland TranServ
Following agreement with Transport Scotland, the national standards for traffic management measures were modified in respect of lateral safety zones and working spaces at roadworks sites on certain narrow roads within the Unit.
The OC’s traffic management was good and there were no significant issues.
SW – Amey
Traffic management was of a good standard. Examples of good practice by Amey included the use of convoy systems on single carriageway routes. Temporary crash barrier systems have also been used at sites, to protect site staff and
road users.
Works contracts
NE – BEAR
Works contracts have generally been handled well, with good traffic management.
SE - BEAR
Traffic management has now improved following some issues at the start of the contract.
NW - Scotland TranServ
The quality of traffic management on works contracts was generally good, with only minor issues occasionally identified.
SW - Amey
On works contracts, traffic management on site was generally good.
