What Makes a Great Traffic Management Plan?
- LRK
- Dec 10, 2025
- 1 min read
Behind every safe and efficient roadwork project is a carefully designed traffic management plan. It’s not just about cones and signs, it’s about creating a strategy that keeps people safe, minimises disruption, and ensures the work can be completed smoothly and on time.
Detailed Site Assessment and Planning
A great traffic management plan starts with understanding the site. This includes traffic flow analysis, peak times, pedestrian activity, and access needs for residents, businesses, and emergency services. By identifying potential risks early, teams can design layouts that control movement safely while keeping disruption to a minimum.
Compliance and Clear Communication
Every plan must meet national standards such as NHSS 12AB or 12D, ensuring signage, barriers, and diversions are fully compliant. Just as important is communication, both with the public and within the workforce. Clear advance signage, public notices, and real-time updates help keep everyone informed and confident that the site is being managed professionally.
Flexibility and Real-Time Response
Conditions can change quickly on live roads. A great plan builds in flexibility, allowing teams to adjust layouts, traffic light timings, or diversions as needed without compromising safety.
We combine planning expertise, compliance knowledge, and on-the-ground experience to deliver safe, effective traffic management for every project.
