The client was appointed to undertake rehabilitation of several bridges along the N2 freeway. Given the importance of the N2, it was imperative to develop an effective Traffic Management Plan (TMP) in mitigation of the envisaged impact of the rehabilitation work on the surrounding road network. The purpose of the TMP was to propose a set of coordinated traffic management strategies that will help to mitigate the impact of the proposed construction on the surrounding road network.
The key objectives of the TMP are to:
- Maintain roadway capacity and traffic flow at the highest achievable level to minimise congestion, delays and accidents due to the construction work taking place on the road network.
- Improve work zone safety for construction workers and the travelling public.
- Develop in drivers extra vigilance, using temporary construction signs that creates a high level of awareness about the upcoming construction.
- Promote more efficient and effective construction phasing and staging, minimize contract duration and control costs.
- Improve efficiency within and around the construction zone.
- Provide drivers with adequate information to re-direct them in instances where detour routes are available.
- Identify roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders involved which will improve intra and inter agency coordination.
- Maintain a high degree of discipline in the management of the construction zone on a daily basis.
Minimise the complaints from the travelling public, local businesses and communities