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HW10 Devil’s Pulpit – Pacific Highway Upgrade

Traffic Management Plan

JHG-C670-PLN-013

HW10 Pacific Highway Upgrade – Devils Pulpit


Rev Date Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by

A 6/9/2011 Kon Maladakis John Bates Phil Mouton

B 20/9/2011 Kon Maladakis John Bates Phil Mouton

C 30/9/2011 Kon Maladakis John Bates Phil Mouton

D 24/10/2011 Kon Maladakis John Bates Adam Boyd

HW10 Pacific Highway Upgrade – Devils Pulpit Project



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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................. 3

1.1 Purpose .............................................................................................................. 3 1.2 Works Scope....................................................................................................... 3 1.3 Traffic Management Commitment ....................................................................... 3 1.4 Working Days and Hours of Work ....................................................................... 4 1.5 Vehicle Movements ............................................................................................. 4

1.6 Traffic Control Site Manager ............................................................................... 5 1.7 Road Safety Auditor ............................................................................................ 6 1.8 Training ............................................................................................................... 6

2 Work Sites / Staging ............................................................................................. 7

2.1 Preliminary Works ............................................................................................... 7 2.2 Sections 1 and 2 – Stage 1 ................................................................................. 7

2.3 Sections 1 and 2 – Stage 2 ................................................................................. 7 2.4 Sections 1 and 2 – Stage 3 ................................................................................. 8 2.5 Section 3 - Stage 1 ............................................................................................. 8

2.6 Section 3 - Stage 2 ............................................................................................. 8 2.7 Section 3 - Stage 3 ............................................................................................. 9

3 Traffic Staging Plans ............................................................................................ 9

4 Traffic Control Plans ............................................................................................. 9

5 Vehicle Movement Plans .................................................................................... 11

6 Road Occupancy Licences (ROLs) .................................................................... 11

6.1 ROL Restrictions ............................................................................................... 12

7 Traffic Management Risk Assessment Workshop ........................................... 12

7.1 Climatic and Seasonal Disruptions ................................................................... 12

8 Travel Lanes & Widths, Geometry and Configuration ..................................... 13

8.1 Oversized Loads ............................................................................................... 13

8.2 Pedestrian and Cycle Access ........................................................................... 13

9 Pavement Markings & Signposting ................................................................... 13

10 Traffic Control Personnel ................................................................................... 13

11 Variable Message Signs ..................................................................................... 13

12 Speed Zone Reduction ....................................................................................... 13

13 Monitoring, Maintenance and Reporting of Traffic Control Measures ........... 14

14 Attachments ........................................................................................................ 15



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1 OVERVIEW

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this Traffic Management Plan (TMP) is to clearly outline the measures John Holland (JH) will undertake during the delivery of the HW10 Pacific Highway Devils Pulpit Upgrade, to ensure the following:

Ensure the safety of road users and construction traffic.

Ensure there is a safe interface between construction traffic and local traffic.

Eliminate the risk of injury to local traffic users and construction personnel.

Provide access to adjoining properties throughout the works.

Minimise traffic delays and traffic issues.

It should be read in conjunction with John Holland’s construction management plans and the RTA’s contract documents, in particular specification RTA G10 – Traffic Management.

1.2 Works Scope

The project involves the upgrading of the Pacific Highway to a four lane divided road between Ch65.640 and Ch72.929 and widening between Ch72.629 and Ch75.600 to allow for the installation of a central wire rope safety barrier. The works include:

Relocation of Telstra assets

Clearing and grubbing and stripping of topsoil

Earthworks including cut to fill, imported materials, reinforced soil walls

Flexible and concrete pavements

Widening of the existing road

Resurfacing of the existing road

Two new bridges at chainages Ch71.400 & Ch71.800

Construction of surface and subsurface drainage

Construction of a rest area and amenities

Fauna underpass and overhead crosssing

Ancillary works including signage, linemaking, barrier systems, landscaping and property adjustments.

1.3 Traffic Management Commitment John Holland is committed to ensuring a safe work site is maintained for all users including the travelling public, cyclists, pedestrians as well as its employees, subcontractors and suppliers. The Traffic Management Plan provides for the construction of the Works with minimal disruption to traffic passing the construction site, and will ensure that;

RTA NSW is advised within the required period of any proposed changes to road conditions.



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Richmond Valley / Clarence Valley Council is informed of and actively involved in the management of construction traffic on local roads.

Where works affect traffic and pedestrian flows, appropriate traffic management measures are implemented.

Adequate warning is provided of changes in conditions and of personnel and/or plant engaged in work associated with the work site.

Appropriate traffic control devices are utilised to warn and guide road users and pedestrians safely around or past the site and restrict public access to any unsafe areas.

Traffic control measures are regularly checked for effectiveness and maintained in a satisfactory condition during the course of the works, and removed from the work site or covered when not in use.

Emergency Services will be advised of any major traffic switches (including SES, Rural Fire Service and Police).

When approved, this Traffic Management Plan will generate the associated Traffic Control Plans, Traffic Staging Plans, Vehicle Management Plans, and Road Occupancy Licence Applications. The Traffic Management Plan is to be read in conjunction with the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) and shall be revised to take into account altered or unexpected site conditions. In such instances, an addendum to the Plan will be issued to all copyholders to reflect such changes.

1.4 Working Days and Hours of Work Construction works will occur during the permitted Hours of Work, i.e.

Monday to Friday (excluding Proclaimed Public Holidays and Rostered Days Off): 7am to 6pm

Saturday: 8am to 1pm.

No work will be carried out that will affect traffic during long weekends, school holidays and public holidays. This period will include the Friday before the school holidays and the Monday following the school holidays.

1.5 Vehicle Movements Anticipated vehicle movements generated by the project are:

Importation of quarried materials – 310,000 tonnes, over an 18 month period. An average of 33 truck deliveries per day (66 movements).

Ready mixed Concrete Supply – 6,000m3 over a 12 month period. An average of 4 truck deliveries per day (8 movements).

Precast material delivery trucks (Precast planks, Piles, Pits, Pipes and others) - 2/3 trips per week on average.

Plant & temporary materials supply trucks (fuel, formwork, tools, piling rigs etc) at average of 10 trips per day for drop off / pick up.

Other permanent materials supply – 2 trips per day (4 movements)

Haulage of any excess spoil – approximately 85,000m3 over a six month period. An average 55 trucks per days (110 movements)

Staff and workforce (cars, utilities, vans and small trucks) – 100 movements per day.



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The above would result in around 300 vehicle movements on a typical work day being generated by the project. The estimated existing traffic volumes are around 13,000 AADT (Traffic Volume Data for Hunter and Northern Regions 2004, RTA). Construction traffic would be around 3% of the AADT and therefore should not have an adverse impact on traffic movement through the site.

1.6 Traffic Control Site Manager

In accordance with specification G10, the following member of the site management team is the nominated Traffic Control Site Manager (TCSM).

Name: Simon Flannery

Mobile Phone: 0419 501 731

Email Address: [email protected]

The roles and responsibilities of the TCSM in relation to traffic management are as follows:

Preparation and updating of this Traffic Management Plan (TMP).

Preparation and implementation of Traffic Control Plans (TCP) and Vehicle Movement Plans (VMP).

Maintaining current copies of the TMP, TCP’s and VMP’s and ensuring their proper distribution.

Ensuring that all works are covered by current and relevant TCP’s and VMP’s.

Gaining approval for these plans in accordance with specification G10.

Facilitating the Traffic Management Risk Assessment Workshops, and incorporating the workshop outcomes into the TMP, TCP’s and VMP’s.

Ensuring that traffic control measures are implemented in accordance with the approved plans.

Inspecting traffic management implementation and ensuring traffic control measures are properly maintained.

Monitoring traffic movement for potential improvements to be incorporated in the revised traffic management documentation.

Ensuring that Road Safety Auditing requirements are met.

Controlling the location and information displayed on the Variable Message Boards.

Liaising with the RTA, Police, Local Councils and local residents in regards to traffic matters.

Applying for Road Occupancy Licenses in accordance with specification G10.

Maintain a copy of all Road Occupancy Licenses.

Ensuring that traffic management issues are incorporated into the broader John Holland risk management framework.

Incorporating traffic management is incorporated into workforce training including inductions and tool box meetings.

The nominated TCSM has more than 16 years of construction experience with about half that time on roadworks. The TCSM has held a Red Card for three years and will re-attend RTA Red Card training in November 2011.

The contact details of the nominated TCSM will be forwarded to the Police. The letter issued to the Police is attached in Annexure 2. The letter will be issued to the following Police Stations:

Ballina

Yamba

mailto:[email protected]



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Maclean

Grafton

Richmond LAC

Coffs-Clarence LAC

JH will engage B-Line Traffic Consultant Services, a traffic consultancy with over 25 years of traffic management experience, specialising in traffic engineering, road safety, traffic signal design, traffic management, construction staging and traffic modelling.

B-Line is also a Level 2 IPWEA Road Safety Auditor and an Orange Card Holder (No. 225011315).

B-Line will design the Traffic Control Plans for each staging and the preparatory works. Day to day lane closures will be prepared by the site team with suitable qualifications. The site team will also have access to B-Line as traffic management resource.

1.7 Road Safety Auditor

A Road Safety Auditor will be required in accordance with specification G10. The contact details of the Road Safety Auditor are as follows:

Name: Ben Knox

Organisation: Compliance Occupational Health & Safety

Mobile Phone: 0408 253 832

1.8 Training

The following is the minimum training requirement for personnel involved with traffic control, applying traffic control plans, selecting/modifying traffic control plans or designing & inspecting traffic control plans:

Blue Card - Traffic Controller

Yellow Card - Apply Traffic Control Plans

Red Card - Select / Modify Traffic Control Plans

Orange Card - Design & Inspect Traffic Control Plan



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2 Work Sites / Staging

2.1 Preliminary Works

The preliminary works include:

Implementation of initial environmental and traffic control measures

Clearing and grubbing

Site establishment

Relocation of Telstra assets.

Initial site establishment will include establishment of a temporary road works speed restriction in accordance with G10.

The work site at this stage is generally separated from the existing traffic lanes by vegetation. Where necessary, an RTA approved barrier will be installed to ensure the safety of our workforce.

The main Project Compound will be set up at approximate C 69.600. At this location a formal site entry will be constructed incorporating a slip lane, turning bay and acceleration bay to access the works.

2.2 Sections 1 and 2 – Stage 1

Stage 1 works for Sections 1 and 2 include:

Construct new southbound carriageway

Construct two new bridges – Tabbimoble No.2A and 3A

Construct new northbound carriageway.

For stage one works the existing Pacific Highway traffic will generally remain in its current location. The temporary road works speed restriction will be extended to cover the full length of the project. Site entries and turn around bays will be established in accordance with the vehicle movement plan. The proposed main site entries will be located at Ch65.620, Ch66.380, Ch67.980, Ch69.620, Ch70.740, Ch72.160 and Ch72.940.

Where necessary, an RTA approved barrier will be installed between the Pacific Highway and the construction site. This will include at the southern and northern tie in’s, at the main site compound and where the Pacific Highway ties in to the construction site. The estimated quantity of temporary barrier required in stage 1 is 3,500 m.

Access for properties along the eastern alignment will be via Khans Rd. North of Ch69.150 Khans Road will have a new alignment constructed which will run parallel to the site. The new Khan Rd will consequently have a corridor of vegetation stripped and the Telstra relocation cable. Local property access will be maintained throughout the works and managed on a case by case basis.

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Stage 2 works for Sections 1 and 2 include:

Works to existing northbound carriageway

Tie in between the new northbound carriageway and existing road.

At the commencement of Stage 2, the northbound and southbound traffic will be switched onto the new southbound carriageway. Temporary line marking and signage will be installed as required.

As part of the Stage 2 traffic switch, the Stage 1 barriers will be reconfigured to protect the workforce. The estimated quantity of concrete barrier required for this stage will be 3,500 metres.

The main site entries for Stage 2 will be located at Ch65.580, Ch66.380, Ch67.980, Ch69.700, Ch70.180, Ch72.160, and Ch72.940.

During Stage 2, local access roads will be maintained through the works at a number of locations. Local property vehicles will be detoured or traffic controlled to the Pacific Highway.

2.4 Sections 1 and 2 – Stage 3 In stage 3 the North and South bound traffic will be separated onto the new divided carriageways. This will allow for completion of ancillary works including line marking, landscaping, traffic barriers and medians at tie ins etc.

2.5 Section 3 - Stage 1

Stage 1 in Section 3 primarily involves the widening of the western side of the existing pavement.

At the beginning of Stage 1, the existing line marking will be removed and replaced, with traffic moved onto a temporary alignment along the western edge of the existing pavement.

A temporary continuous traffic barrier will then be installed to separate the works from the traffic.

The works in Section 3 will be phased and completed in the following order:

Phase 1: Minor widening between chainages 72580 and 73050 (Section 3A).

Phase 2: Western Shoulder Widening between Ch74.270 and Ch75.600 (Section 3C) – Serendipity Rd turning bay.

Phase 3: Western shoulder widening between Ch73.050 and Ch74.220 (Section 3B).

The primary access point to each phase of Stage 1 Section 3 will be at the southern and northern end of each phase. A secondary access point will be provided approximately midway along each phase.

2.6 Section 3 - Stage 2 At the commencement of Stage 2, traffic will be moved onto a temporary alignment on the western edge of the widened road. Line marking from Stage 1 will be removed and new line marking installed for the Stage 2 alignment.



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The temporary traffic barriers will be relocated in conjunction with the traffic switch to separate the traffic from the worksite. The Stage 2 works primarily consist of resurfacing the southbound lanes between Ch73.050 and Ch75.600.

2.7 Section 3 - Stage 3 At the commencement of Stage 3, the southbound traffic will be moved to a temporary alignment along the eastern edge of the road pavement. This will create a work area along the median for the Stage 3 works which consist of the following:

Completion of resurfacing of the existing road

Installation of the new wire rope barrier to the median

Completion works such as line marking.

The temporary traffic barrier will be installed on either side of the wire rope barrier installation to create a safe work site.

3 Traffic Staging Plans

Traffic Staging Plans will be finalised and included as part of this TMP to show the traffic configurations at each stage of the works. They will show the work site, construction activities, construction durations, road alignment & geometry and direction of traffic.

The staging plans should be read in conjunction with the construction programme.

4 Traffic Control Plans

Traffic Control Plans will be prepared for each phase of the works by a suitably qualified person. A draft list of TPC’s is included below.

TCP Description Status

TCP 1 Pacific Highway Preliminary Works – road works signage, access points

Proposed

TCP 2 Pacific Highway Preliminary Works – works adjacent to traffic – construction of main site access

Proposed

TCP 101 Pacific Highway Stage 1 – temporary speed zone, road works signage, access points

Proposed

TCP 102

Pacific Highway Stage 1 – works adjacent to traffic - installation of temporary traffic barriers, adjustment to line marking and signage

Proposed



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TCP 103

Pacific Highway Stage 1 – works adjacent to traffic – Construction of temporary pavements at Southern tie in

Proposed

TCP 104

Pacific Highway Stage 1 – works adjacent to traffic – Construction of temporary pavements at Northern tie in

Proposed

TCP 106

Pacific Highway Stage 1 – works adjacent to traffic – Tie in at chainage 66.380km

Proposed

TCP 107

Pacific Highway Stage 1 Section 3 – Implement traffic control measures section 3A

Proposed

TCP 108

Pacific Highway Stage 1 Section 3 – Implement traffic control measures section 3B

Proposed

TCP 109

Pacific Highway Stage 1 Section 3 – Implement traffic control measures section 3C

Proposed

TCP 110

Pacific Highway Stage 1 Section 3 – works adjacent to traffic section 3A

Proposed

TCP 111

Pacific Highway Stage 1 Section 3 – works adjacent to traffic section 3B

Proposed

TCP 112

Pacific Highway Stage 1 Section 3 – works adjacent to traffic section 3C

Proposed

TCP 200

Pacific Highway Section 1 and 2 - Stage 1 to Stage 2 Traffic Switch

Proposed


Proposed

TCP 202 Pacific Highway Stage 2 Section 3 – Implement traffic control measures

Proposed

TCP 203 Pacific Highway Stage 2 Section 3 – works adjacent to traffic

Proposed

TCP 301 Pacific Highway Section 1 and 2 - Stage 2 to Stage 3 Traffic Switch

Proposed


Proposed

TCP 306 Pacific Highway Stage 3 Section 3 – Implement traffic control measures

Proposed

TCP 307 Pacific Highway Stage 3 Section 3 – Work Adjacent to traffic

Proposed

TCP 401 Pacific Highway – Switch traffic to Final Alignment

Proposed

TCP 402 Pacific Highway Completion works – Works adjacent to traffic

Proposed



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Each Traffic Control Plan will detail the signs, devices and traffic controllers required to warn approaching vehicles of the works, and guide the traffic through or around the worksite.

The Traffic Control Plans will have a final sign off by the Traffic Control Site Manager.

5 Vehicle Movement Plans

Vehicle Movement Plans will be prepared for each phase of the works by a suitably qualified person. A draft list of VMP’s is included.


VMP 1 Pacific Highway Preliminary Works – Vehicle movement Plan

Proposed

VMP 10 Pacific Highway Stage 1 Works – Construction Traffic - Vehicle Movement Plan

Proposed

VMP 11

Pacific Highway Stage 1 - Local Property Access – Vehicle Movement Plan

Proposed

VMP 20 Pacific Highway Stage 2 – Construction Traffic – Vehicle Movement Plan

Proposed

VMP 21 Pacific Highway Stage 2 - Local Property Access – Vehicle Movement Plan

Proposed

VMP 30 Pacific Highway Stage 3 – Construction Traffic – Vehicle Movement Plan

Proposed

VMP 31 Pacific Highway Stage 3 - Local Property Access – Vehicle Movement Plan

Proposed

Each VMP will show the preferred travel paths for vehicles associated with the works. And will include details of how construction traffic will safety enter and leave the worksite.

6 Road Occupancy Licences (ROLs)

Where the Traffic Control Plans require the existing road to be used in such a way as to affect traffic flow, John Holland will obtain a Road Occupancy License.

ROL’s applications must be submitted at least ten days prior to the planned commencement activities requiring the ROL.

This plan will include a list of proposed and approved ROL’s.

In addition, JH will be coordinating and consulting the RTA’s Pacific Highway Traffic Impact Coordinator on traffic issues.



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6.1 ROL Restrictions

Restrictions to lane occupancy, in addition to any other requirements set out in the ROL, will include:

Single lane traffic will only be permitted during off peak periods;

Short term lane closures due to construction activity should not take longer than 5minutes. A maximum of 3 short term closures allowable per hour;

Short term lane closures will not be permitted during long weekends, public holidays and school holidays;

Program short term lane closures on a weekly basis and obtain prior approval from the Principal.

Refer to section 14 Attachments - ROL Holiday Restrictions 2011/2012.

7 Traffic Management Risk Assessment Workshop

The TCSM will convene a Traffic Management Risk Assessment Workshop in accordance with specification G10. The TMP will be updated to include how the risks identified by work workshop will be addressed.

7.1 Climatic and Seasonal Disruptions

In the event of climatic or seasonal disruption to the traffic, such as floods or bushfires, JH will immediately contact the relevant authorities (ie Rural Fire Brigade, SES, Police…) for immediate action. On site traffic control will assist with the disruption of traffic until the emergency services arrive.

Upon arrival of the emergency services, JH will continue to assist with any emergency or crisis situation.

7.2 Motor Vehicle Accidents

In the event of a motor vehicle accident along the Pacific Highway during the approved hours of construction, John Holland will investigate the accident scene to ensure there is no person in immediate danger. Any persons or fauna found to be in immediate danger will be assisted by the John Holland crew.

John Holland will also contact the emergency services to advise of the incident, severity, location, number of persons involved, effect on Pacific Highway and nominate a contact person until the arrival of emergency services. The nominated contact person will seek advice from the emergency services until their arrival.

If requested by the RTA, John Holland can also deploy an on-site traffic control team, cranage or other plant to the incident as requested. Emergency supply aids can also be made available such as first aid kits, spill kits, fire extinguishers, etc.

Upon arrival of the Emergency Services, John Holland’s will continue to assist with the incident until the situation has been made safe.



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8 Travel Lanes & Widths, Geometry and Configuration

Travel lanes, widths, road geometry and configuration will meet RTA road design guidelines, RTA specifications in particular G10.

8.1 Oversized Loads

JH will liaise with the RTA on Over-dimensional Vehicle Permits.

8.2 Pedestrian and Cycle Access

John Holland will ensure that adequate provision will be made for pedestrian and cyclists along the highway and at all intersecting streets, where access is to be disrupted by construction activity, with particular attention to school bus stops.

In affected areas a 1.2m wide all weather path will be provided for pedestrians and signage will be erected to inform cyclists of the changed traffic conditions.

9 Pavement Markings & Signposting

Pavement marking and signposting will be in accordance with road design guidelines and RTA specifications.

This requires marking and signposting shall be reflected in the temporary works design and construction staging plans. Signs will be new, markings will be appropriate for the speed and the works.

10 Traffic Control Personnel

John Holland will appoint traffic controllers to assist the safe movement of traffic past or through the worksite.

Personnel in traffic control roles will be suitably qualified in accordance with clause 1.4.3 of specification G10.

11 Variable Message Signs

Variable Message boards will be installed at either end of the project on the Pacific Highway. They will be Type C, solar powered complying with AS 4852.2.

12 Speed Zone Reduction

As detailed in relevant TCP’s, a temporary road works speed zone will be implemented. Appropriate signage will be included in the TCP’s. The implemented speed zone will be 80 km/h for the duration of works.



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In conjunction with the RTA, the effectiveness of this speed zoning will be monitored throughout the works. If required this speed zone may be adjusted to maintain the safety of the works.

13 Monitoring, Maintenance and Reporting of Traffic Control Measures

As a minimum, a suitably qualified person will check that traffic control measures are implemented in accordance with the TCP’s, before and after each day work. A record of these checks will be maintained through the use of a checklist. The format of this checklist will be incorporated into the approved TMP.

In accordance with RTA Spec G1, Clause 20 Weekly Reporting to the Principal, JH will submit on a weekly basis the Weekly Reports Proforma’s as provided in Annexure G1/D. The Proforma’s nominated are:

RTA Road/Bridge Works Advice

Weekly OHS Report to the Principal.



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14 Attachments

Traffic Staging Plans

Traffic Control Plans

Vehicle Movement Plans

TCP Maintenance Checklist

Letter to Police of TCSM details

ROL Holiday Restrictions

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