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 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 road closure permit

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

Construction vehicle parking permit

You'll be asked to identify the street as the first step in your request/application.

For more details on how to apply for a construction vehicle parking permit.

Note: if your works involve building construction or connection to stormwater you are required to apply for building permit or legal point of discharge application instead.

Apply for a construction vehicle parking permit

Fees (inclusive of GST) 

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:

• VicRoads supplement to AS1742.3
• AS1742.3 Manual of uniform traffic control devices - traffic control for works on roads
• Code of Practice – Worksite Safety – Traffic Management
• Road Management Act 2004
• Road Safety Road Rules 2017
• Any other relevant regulations, standards and guidelines.

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.