Traffic management plans
If you are planning any works on a road, street, lane or footpath, you must apply for a permit.
Works on road and footpath
If you are planning to occupy a road, street, lane or footpath, for an event or to complete works you must apply for a road closure or footpath closure permit.
What do I need before I apply for a permit?
- Traffic Management Plan (TMP) prepared by a qualified company or professional (refer to this list)
- Public liability certificate
- Notification letter to affected properties.
- Worksite hazard assessment checklist (Appendix C Code of Practice)
- Aftercare plan if work site is to remain overnight
TMPs are required in accordance with the Road Management Act 2004, the Road Safety Act 1986 and Australian Standard AS 1742.3 2009 Traffic control devices for works on roads.
Please note that if there are also disruptions to public transport services or arterial roads managed by Department of Transport and Planning (formerly known as VicRoads) you must provide proof of consent from the relevant authorities.
If works are on an arterial road, you must have consent from DTP.
If any major traffic control devices are being used a Memorandum of Authorisation (MoA) must be received from DTP.
Apply for a permit
It's quick and easy to apply online.
Road closures
You'll be asked to identify the street as the first step in your request/application.
You'll need:
- Start and end dates
- Public Liability Insurance
- Traffic Plan
- Payment Required
Apply for a road closure permit
Footpath closures
Footpath closure
You'll be asked to identify the street as the first step in your request/application.
You'll need:
- Start and end dates
- Public Liability Insurance
- Traffic Plan
- Payment Required
Apply for a footpath closure permit
Shipping containers
You'll be asked to identify the street as the first step in your request/application.
You'll need:
- Start and end dates
- Public Liability Insurance
- Traffic Plan
Apply for a shipping container
Permit fees (inclusive of GST)
| Permit type |
Cost - full closure |
Cost - partial closure |
|
Main road greater than 50km/h
Main road (more than 5 days notice)
Main Road (less than 5 days notice)
Local Road (more than 5 days notice)
Local Road (less than 5 days notice)
|
$720 per day
$460 per day
$615 per day
$310 per day
$460 per day
|
$205 per day
$205 per day
$310 per day
|
|
Footpath on main road greater than 50km/h
Footpath on main road (more than 5 days' notice)
Footpath on main road (less than 5 days' notice)
|
$360 per day
$300 per day
$460 per day
|
-
$345 per day
|
|
Footpath on local road (more than 5 days' notice)
Footpath on local road (less than 5 days' notice)
|
$105 per day
$205 per day
|
$155 per day
|
| Shipping container |
- |
$155 per day |
| Taxi box (2 days) |
- |
$105 |
| TMP assessment fee* |
$140 |
|
|
TMP assessment fee (less than 5 days notice) **
TMP Complex Construction Management Plan*
Fee for adjusting permit dates more than once
|
$215
$320
$155
|
|
Construction Vehicle Parking permit fees
* Non-refundable
** For applications lodged with less than 5 days’ notice. Non-refundable.
How the application is assessed
Applications are processed within 10 business days and are assessed for compliance in accordance with the following:
If all requirements are satisfied or if only small changes are required, written consent is given via email to the person or company that submitted the TMP. If the TMP is insufficient or there are major errors, we will need you to resubmit the application.
A copy of the written consent, TMPs, permit and MoA (if applicable) must be kept on site during the works.
Individual contractors or works managers are responsible for implementing the TMP, and works on site may be inspected by Council officers at any time.
Reporting concerns with road works
Implementing a TMP is the responsibility of individual contractors or works managers. If you are concerned with traffic management or works happening in a road reserve, contact the company doing the works first. If after this you still have concerns, contact us on 03 8470 8888.