Construction Traffic Management Plans (CTMP)

A Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) is a mandatory requirement for most local Development Applications (DA) and is essential for obtaining a Construction Certificate once your DA has been approved.

The purpose of a CTMP is to set out clear measures for safely managing construction-related traffic and pedestrian movements during the building phase of your project. It covers:

The movement of construction vehicles
Provision of safe pedestrian access
Public access and safety around the worksite
Compliance with local council and authority planning requirements

Each CTMP we prepare is tailored to the site-specific conditions and the exact requirements of the relevant council or road authority.

What does a Construction Traffic Management Plan include?

A typical CTMP will address:

Traffic Management Plan (overall site traffic strategy)
Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGS) in accordance with AS 1742.3
Identification of affected public domain areas (roads, footpaths, parking spaces)
Development & Construction staging plan (phased works program)
Mitigation measures to reduce community and traffic impacts
Construction site plan showing sheds, hoardings, and loading zones
Pedestrian, public transport, and emergency services access
Truck routes and detours (if required)
Communication strategy, which may include:
- Letterbox drops to nearby residents and businesses
- Advance warning via VMS boards (Variable Message Signs)
- Public notices through newspapers or radio

How is a CTMP prepared?

There are many factors to consider when preparing a Construction Traffic Management Plan, and we handle them all for you. Here’s the typical process:

Project briefing – You provide details of the construction project or event, and we confirm the relevant DA consent conditions and council requirements.
Impact assessment – We assess the likely impacts of the works on the surrounding road network and community.
Requirements review – We identify key traffic and safety requirements as outlined in the DA conditions or event approvals.
Traffic analysis – We review daily traffic flows to determine signage type and size, and confirm whether the roadway is State Government, Local Council, or privately managed.
Site condition review – We assess local conditions including road speeds, signage conflicts requiring concealment, roadway condition and usage, and the presence of schools, bus stops, driveways, or emergency service access.
Plan design – Our professional and accredited designers prepare a CTMP tailored to your worksite and fully compliant with all identified approval conditions.

The end result is a council-compliant, site-specific CTMP that ensures safe, efficient construction staging while minimising disruption to the public and road users.