Traffic control permit

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (Metropolitan region) has undertaken a project to improve our traffic control permit application process, formerly known as the lane closure application process.

We have improved our forms, process and database to reduce risk and increase the efficiency of the process for all participants. After implementing a number of interim improvements we are now releasing the completed and improved system — Wednesday, 12 September 2007.

When making application for traffic control, and completing the application form, it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure:

  • must complete application forms in full and provide all required documentation
  • must give at least seven working days for the processing of an application
  • must comply by the conditions of application and the permit conditions and must not undertake any activities without the requisite permit
  • must notify the Traffic Management Centre by telephone (+61 7 3292 6095) at the following times:
    • by 5 pm the day before each work cycle is to commence
    • on arrival at site prior to implementation of the Traffic Management Plan
    • immediately in the event that there is any unexpected disruption to traffic or a traffic incident at or near the site
    • immediately prior to departure of site after all traffic control devices are removed.
    • must obtain a police permit prior to commencing the traffic control activity
    • must notify the local authority(s) and emergency services of the traffic control activity
    • must engage a qualified traffic controller to undertake the traffic control
    • must make available a single point of contact for the duration of the traffic control.

    Please note that there is a seven (7) working day application process applying to all completed applications. This will be strictly enforced. All applications relating to works must include a copy of the Main Roads works confirmation letter.

    Please click on the links below to obtain all the necessary forms and information.

    Last updated: 26 October 2009