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The treatment of existing road markings and introduction of temporary road markings can be broken down into the
categories shown in Table 5.1.

Table 5.1 – Treatment of Permanent/Temporary Road Marking Conflicts

Long-Term Treatment of Existing Conflicting Road

Introduction of Temporary Road Markings
Works (Duration) Markings
All work zone road markings to be tied into
> 1 Month Remove permanently existing road markings using permanent
solutions, such as thermoplastic paint
All work zone road markings to be tied into
existing road markings using temporary
< 1 Month Cover using black self-adhesive tape
solutions, such as yellow or white reflective
adhesive tapes

Temporary raised reflective road studs may be used to supplement temporary lane markings and shall be colored in
accordance with Qatar Traffic Control Manual (QTCM) and installed at 1 meter intervals. All such studs must be
bonded to the road surface in a manner which resists displacement by vehicle overrunning. Once all works are
complete, all temporary road markings associated with the works shall be removed. All permanent road markings
that were covered up or removed as part of the works shall be uncovered or reinstated. The preferred method for
permanently removing road makings is by water blasting (high pressure water jetting). Blacking out is not an
acceptable method for removing road markings permanently.

Figure 5.1 (Above Left) – Attempted road marking removal using non-compliant oil based black paint

Figure 5.2 (Above Right) – Road marking removal using black self adhesive tape (daytime)

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Figure 5.3 – Road marking removal using black self adhesive tape (evening)

5.3 Signing
All temporary signs associated with a work zone must be designed and constructed to a similar standard to
permanent traffic signs. The visibility of temporary sign faces is important, particularly at night. All retro-reflective
sign face material must meet or exceed Type XI reflectivity specifications as per the US Standard Specification for
Reflective Sheeting for Traffic Control (ASTM D4956-13).

All retro-reflective sign face materials shall be supported on a flat smooth plate material such as aluminium,
aluminium composite or Glass-Reinforced Plastic (GRP) to EN 12899-1:2007. Whilst the materials used to
construct temporary signs may be similar to those used to construct permanent signs, temporary sign materials shall
be lightweight, strong, durable and able to resist deformation by normal climatic conditions.

Materials such as steel, wood, plywood, cardboard, lightweight flexible plastic or other similar materials must not be
used. Temporary signs used on short and medium-term works may be hinged to allow the reflective sign face to be
completely covered when not in use.

The hinge on any reflective sign face must be covered in the same retro-reflective material as the surrounding face
so that visual interruption of the legend is minimized. The sign when folded and not in use shall completely cover
the reflective face.

A non-reflective identification sticker containing the name and contact number of the Site Traffic Management
Supervisor (STMS) shall be affixed to the rear of each sign plate. This sticker shall be no bigger than 150mm x
300mm.

Table 5.2 provides an overview of the various types of traffic sign. The ‘General’ column illustrates the shape and
colour of each sign type when used in permanent circumstances. However, within work zones the background
colour is revised in most cases to provide a yellow ‘colour theme’ through the work zone.

Only those signs defined in this Guide are authorized to be used in work zones in Qatar. Any other signs must be
approved by Ashghal PWA.

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Table 5.2 - Sign Shape and Color Standards

Sign type Purpose Appearance General In Work Zone

Provide
Triangular with a
warning in
Warning red border,
advance of
Rectangular
hazard

Circular and
Mandatory Instruction.
usually blue

Circular with a
Prohibition or red border,
Regulatory
limit. sometimes with
a diagonal bar.

Provides Rectangular,
Informatory
information and vary in color

Rectangular or
Provides route
Direction chevron and
information
vary in color

5.3.1 Sign Sizes

The size of a sign is determined by the speed of traffic approaching it. For signs associated with work zones, this
speed shall be taken as the permanent speed limit for all signs within the advance warning and transition areas. If a
temporary speed limit applies, sign sizes in the works and termination areas may be reduced by one level, for
example, on a 120km/h road, within a work zone subject to a temporary speed limit, signs may be 900mm rather
than 1200mm. Standard detail drawings showing sizing information for some standard signs is included within
Appendix E.

Table 5.3 gives the minimum size of standard signs to be used for given speed limits. Worded signs are to be to the
specified aleph- and x-heights.

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Table 5.3 - Standard Sign Sizes in work zones

Minimum Diameter /
QTCM Sign Height Circular / Worded signs Aleph Minimum forward
Speed Limit
Identifier Triangular signs / x-height (mm) visibility (m)
(mm)

≤50 [a] 600 130 / 75 60

51-80 [b] 750 170 / 100 75

81-100 [c] 900 255 / 150 100

101-120 [d] 1200 255 / 150 100

Note: Sign Identifier [e] relates to electronic signs which will vary in size depending on work type and duration.

5.3.2 Sign Locations

It is important that temporary traffic signs are visible when placed on a road so that the information displayed can be
easily read and understood by the road user. They must also be positioned with due regard to all classes of road
user and shall not restrict access to/from any adjacent frontage.

All signs shall be positioned on the highway in accordance with the Qatar Traffic Control Manual (QTCM).

5.3.3 Traffic Signs for Work Zones

Table 5.4 details the signs from within the Qatar Traffic Control Manual (QTCM) that can be deployed in Work
Zones. The table gives the name of each sign and also provides the reference number taken from the Qatar Traffic
Control Manual (QTCM) and where each sign can be found within the Qatar Traffic Control Manual (QTCM).
Whenever signs are referenced within the TDP, they should be referenced using the names and numbering detailed
within this table. Depending on the duration of long term works, permanent signs may be more appropriate, in which
case, signing should be based around permanent signs within the Qatar Traffic Control Manual (QTCM). If long
term works are likely to exceed 12 months in duration, traffic signing provision should be discussed with the TDP
Approvals Office in the first instance. Any signs that are required within Work Zones that are not detailed within this
Guide, i.e. Non-standard signs, should be developed in accordance with the Qatar Traffic Control Manual (QTCM)
and approved for use by the TDP Approvals Team.

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Table 5.4 – Traffic Signs for use within Work Zones

Sign QTCM QTCM

Sign Name
number Section Part

1.2.7
1 1.1.3,
GIVE WAY R101
2 1.2.6,
1.9.3

GIVE WAY plate for sign 1 1.2.7

P200
R101 2 1.9.3

1.2.8
1
Keep right (left) R108-L/R 1.3.4,
2
1.8.3

1.2.9
1
1.1.6,
No entry R117 2
1.5.4
3
2.7

Traffic has priority over 1 1.2.8

vehicles from the opposite R113
direction 2 1.3.4

No waiting or loading R138 1 1.2.10

No clearway and no stopping R145 1 1.2.12

STOP T100 5 5.3.4

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Sign QTCM QTCM

Sign Name
number Section Part

GO T101 5 5.3.4

Oncoming vehicle has priority T102 5 5.3.4

No left turn T103-L 5 5.3.4

No right turn T103-R 5 5.3.4

No U-turns T104 5 5.3.4

No buses T105 5 5.3.4

No trucks T106 5 5.3.4

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Sign QTCM QTCM

Sign Name
number Section Part

Axle weight limit T107 5 5.3.4

Gross weight limit T108 5 5.3.4

Maximum vehicle height T109 5 5.3.4

Maximum vehicle width T110 5 5.3.4

No overtaking T112 5 5.3.4

No overtaking by trucks T113 5 5.3.4

Maximum vehicle length T114 5 5.3.4

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Sign QTCM QTCM

Sign Name
number Section Part

Temporary speed limit entry T115 5 5.3.3

Temporary speed limit

repeater sign T116
with speed camera
5 5.3.3

Average speed camera

(variant)

Temporary speed limit ahead T117 5 5.3.3

Temporary speed limit ahead

enforced by radar or speed T118
cameras

5 5.3.3

Average speed camera T118. 1

(variant)

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Sign QTCM QTCM

Sign Name
number Section Part

Road works T200 5 5.3.3

Cross carriageways ahead T201 5 5.3.3

Side carriageway ahead –

T202-R
right

5 5.3.3

T202-L
Side carriageway ahead - left

T-intersection ahead – right T203-R

5 5.3.3

T- intersection ahead - left T203-L

Roundabout ahead T204 5 5.3.3

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Sign QTCM QTCM

Sign Name
number Section Part

Carriageway merges from T205-R

right ahead

5 5.3.3

Carriageway merges from left T205-L

ahead

Merge to major carriageway T206-L

from left ahead

5 5.3.3

Merge to major carriageway T206-R

from right ahead

Bend ahead - left T207-L

5 5.3.3

Bend ahead - right T207-R

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Sign QTCM QTCM

Sign Name
number Section Part

Double bend ahead – left T208-L

5 5.3.3

Double bend ahead - right T208-R

Carriageway narrows on right T209-R

5 5.3.3

Carriageway narrows on left T209-L

Carriageway narrows on both

T210 5 5.3.3
sides

End of divided carriageway R108 5 5.3.3

Two-way traffic ahead T212 5 5.3.3

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Sign QTCM QTCM

Sign Name
number Section Part

Traffic signals ahead T213 5 5.3.3

Pedestrian crossing ahead T214 5 5.3.3

T215
School or playground ahead 5 5.3.3

Slippery carriageway ahead T216 5 5.3.3

Road humps ahead T217 5 5.3.3

Uneven carriageway surface

T218 5 5.3.3
ahead

Height restriction ahead T219 5 5.3.3

Overhead power cables

T220 5 5.3.3
ahead

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Sign QTCM QTCM

Sign Name
number Section Part

Other hazard ahead T221 5 5.3.3

Loose chippings T222 5 5.3.3

Reduction in traffic lanes

(Distance, number of traffic T223
lanes, and lanes closed may
be varied)

5 5.3.3

Alternative design T224

Divert to hard shoulder T225 5 5.3.3

Rejoin main carriageway

T226 5 5.3.3
(number of arrows varies)

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Sign QTCM QTCM

Sign Name
number Section Part

Divert to opposite carriageway

T227
(number of arrows varies)

5 5.3.3

Variant - including distance

T227.1
plate

Deviation of lane alignment

(Number of arrows varies – T228
may be reversed)

5 5.3.3

Variant – including distance

plate T228.1

Hard shoulder closed

T229 5 5.3.3
(number of arrows varies)

On red stop here T230 5 5.3.6

Temporary surface T231 5 5.3.6

Works access T232 5 5.3.6

Works exit T233 5 5.3.6

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Sign QTCM QTCM

Sign Name
number Section Part

Construction traffic only T234 5 5.3.6

No construction traffic T235 5 5.3.6

Carriageway ahead closed T236 5 5.3.6

Carriageway closed T237 5 5.3.6

Traffic control ahead T238 5 5.3.6

Works access
T239 5 5.3.6
(distance may be varied)

Carriageway closed T240

(distance may be varied)

5 5.3.6

Variant (English only distance T240.1

shown)

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Sign QTCM QTCM

Sign Name
number Section Part

Chevron board T300

5 5.3.3
Segmented chevron board T301

Electronic arrow board T302 5 5.3.3

Vehicle mounted ‘Pass to

T303 5 5.3.3
right or left ’ arrow sign

Carriageway closed – diverted T400

traffic go ahead

5 5.3.5

Variant T400.1

Start of diversion route T401 5 5.3.5

Advanced indication of
direction of temporary T402 5 5.3.5
diversion route

Direction of temporary
T403 5 5.3.5
diversion route

Advanced indication of
direction of temporary
T404 5 5.3.5
diversion route to destination
shown

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Sign QTCM QTCM

Sign Name
number Section Part

Direction of temporary
diversion route to destination T405 5 5.3.5
shown

End of diversion route T406 5 5.3.5

Pedestrian route T500

Variant T500.1

5 5.3.6

Variant T500.2

End of road works or

P900 5 5.3.3
restriction

Display plate (distance to be

P901 5 5.3.3
varied)

Extent of hazard P902 5 5.3.3

Supplementary plate for sign

P903 5 5.3.3
T221

Supplementary plate for sign

P904 5 5.3.3
T209-R/L

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Appendix E contains standard details showing sizing information for some of the signs contained within Table 5.4.

5.3.4 Work Zone Information Boards

Every work zone must have an information board located in a position that is clearly visible to members of the public
and visitors to the work zone. The Work Zone Information Board must detail the following information:

x Client Organization
x Name/Reference of Project
x Project Management Consultant Details
x Consultant Details
x Contractor Name
x STMS name and contact details

The Work Zone Information Board will allow members of the public and independent safety inspectors/auditors to
report any safety concerns or non-compliance relating to the Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) directly to the
correct contact. A Work Zone Information Board example can be found in Appendix E. It is important that Work
Zone Information Boards have no more or no less information shown than that detailed above.

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5.3.5 Sign Supports

Temporary sign support structures may be portable steel structures weighted with low level granular ballast, called
sandbags.

Where roadwork or temporary situations exist for extended periods of time, permanent sign structures including
steel posts may be used as an alternative to portable frames to reduce maintenance. All temporary sign support
structures must meet relevant crash testing specifications such as EN12767 or NCHRP350 and be approved for use
by Ashghal PWA.

Figure 5.4 – Traffic Signs mounted on Steel Frames with low level granular ballast

Portable temporary frames must comply with the following requirements:

x Will not cause significant damage to a vehicle or injury to an occupant if struck

x Are stable under normal expected weather conditions and reasonably expected air turbulence from passing traffic

x Shall be provided with low level bars or bases at no more than 300mm above road level to allow the placement of
sandbag ballast

x If blown over by significant inclement weather conditions or passing traffic they shall:

- Blow over longitudinally such that no part of the sign or frame shall present a significant hazard to
traffic in the event of a collision

- Should fall relatively flat and lie with no part more than 150mm above ground level except where
prevented by sandbag ballast

x Where round frames are used, they shall:

- resist the rotation of the sign face by wind and turbulence from passing traffic

- On single posts be used for sign plates no greater than 750mm regulatory size

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- Not roll over

- Have a low profile base, no higher than 150mm

- Shall break away from the base and ballast support on impact

All temporary frames shall be adequately secured with sandbags, which must contain approximately 20kg of
granular material. The bag itself must be made from hessian or woven plastic, allowing the discharge of the material
in the event of a collision. Multiple sandbags are usually required to adequately secure temporary frames in order to
avoid displacement by normal wind conditions or turbulence from passing traffic.

Thick plastic bags or bags containing significantly more than 20kg of granular material shall not be used. Concrete
blocks, rocks, kerbs, timber baulks, road pins, steel or other non-frangible material must not be used as sign ballast.

Sufficient ballast shall be provided to adequately secure each temporary sign in normal weather conditions but it
shall not prevent the sign frame blowing over longitudinally in the event of significant conditions being experienced.
This prevents any part of the sign plate detaching from its support and becoming a hazard to traffic.

Multiple temporary frames may be placed laterally and combined to support larger individual temporary signs.

If permanent steel sign posts or similar are used to support temporary signs, the support structures must be
designed and installed as if they were permanent signs and must comply with the requirements of the Qatar Traffic
Control Manual (QTCM) and Qatar Highway Design Manual (QHDM). Suitable foundations shall be designed
and installed and no part of the foundation structure shall project above the surrounding road level.

Where sign posts with a diameter greater than 150mm are used to support a temporary sign, or any part of the
foundation projects above the surrounding ground level, a road safety barrier system must be installed to minimize
the risk to traffic in the event of a collision with the sign structure (see Section 5.4).

5.4 Temporary Safety Barriers

Temporary safety barriers are designed to physically separate vehicles travelling through a work zone from road
workers and any hazards such as excavations, construction equipment and construction materials. The purpose of
a temporary safety barrier is to redirect an impacting vehicle with minimal deflection in a way that minimizes injury to
the vehicle occupants.

All safety barrier systems used for TTM, including individual barrier units, connections, transitions, and attenuation,
must meet the minimum performance criteria of NCHRP 350, MASH 08 and/or EN1317 and be approved for use by
Ashghal PWA (refer to Road Safety Barrier Systems OM-PPQ-RSB-XXX). All temporary barrier systems must
also be installed in accordance with tested configurations and manufacturers’ instructions.

The most common safety barrier systems used for TTM are rigid concrete or steel barriers. Accepted concrete
barrier profiles include the Oregon Department of Transport F-Shape 3-Pin and Loop system.

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Figure 5.5 – Oregon Department of Transport F-Shape 3-Pin and Loop System

Accepted steel systems include the BarrierGuard 800 and VarioGuard proprietary systems. Any alternative systems
or profiles must be approved for use by Ashghal PWA.

Figure 5.6 (Above Left) – VarioGuard Steel Safety Barrier System

Figure 5.7 (Above Right) – BarrierGuard800 Steel Safety Barrier System

When selecting a barrier system, consideration must be given to the required containment level and barrier
deflection characteristics. The area behind any barrier that falls within the design deflection of the barrier system
must be kept clear of all road workers, construction equipment and materials. This will be fulfilled through the
correct implementation of a Lateral Safety Buffer (see Section 4.3.1).

Individual barrier units must be properly connected along the whole length for the barrier system to perform in the
appropriate manner. The method of connection may vary but generally consists of steel pins inserted through
overlapping steel loops on the outer edge of each barrier unit. Only connections that are approved by Ashghal PWA
shall be used.

The length of temporary barrier required should be determined from the length required to adequately shield the
work zone plus additional lengths to form any required tapers and introduce end treatments such as flaring or
attenuation. The minimum length of temporary barrier shall not be less than the minimum length of system

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recommended by manufacturers’ based on the successful crash tests of the product. Barriers of different size,
profile or material should not be used in the same installation unless an approved transition is provided.

5.4.1 Delineation of safety barriers and barricades

All temporary safety barriers must have adequate delineation installed to guide road users through the work zone,
particularly at night, and also alert road users to the presence of a barrier. Highly reflective tape (Type XI: ASTM
D4956-13) at least 200mm wide reflective strips or corrugated aluminum reflective panels (3M LDS
http://www.3m.com/product/information/Linear-Delineation-System.html or similar) at least 150mm wide placed on
the side of the barrier facing traffic shall be provided. The reflective device must be colored in alternating horizontal
lengths of yellow and red. Reflective tapes must extend the length of the barrier into which they are placed.
Reflective profiled aluminum panels must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidance.

Figure 5.8 (Above Left) – Corrugated Delineation Panels

Figure 5.9 (Above Right) – Self Adhesive Reflective Strips

High intensity solar powered warning lamps must be installed on safety barriers, barricades and cones at all
locations. The warning lamps or beacons are to be amber and must be regularly checked to confirm that they are
operational. The lamps must be placed at regular intervals as shown in Table 5.5 and comply with EN 12352 and
EN 12353

Table 5.5 – Flashing Lamp or Beacon Spacing

Flashing beacon
Situation
spacing (m)

Taper 9
Longitudinal 18
Localized Minor Work Area 4

5.4.2 End Treatments

The untreated end of a safety barrier is extremely hazardous if hit by an errant vehicle. The ends of temporary
safety barriers must be appropriately treated either with a crashworthy end treatment, such as an energy absorbing
attenuator (crash cushion), or if sufficient room is available by flaring the exposed end of the barrier away from

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approaching traffic so that it cannot be hit. The proposed treatment of barrier ends must be clearly stated within the
TDP outlining why the chosen treatment option has been chosen.

Figure 5.10 (Above Left) – Oregon Type concrete barriers with flared end

Figure 5.11 (Above Right) – Barrierguard800 connected to TRACC end terminal

One concern with flaring a section of barrier is that a sharp flare rate increases the angle at which the barrier can be
hit. As the angle of impact increases, the severity of crashes increases. The ends of temporary barriers shall be
flared at a maximum flare rate as specified in Table 5.6. Flatter flare rates should be used where space permits.

Table 5.6 – Maximum Flare Rates for Barrier Ends

Approach Speed
Flare Rate
Limit (km/h)

≤50 10:1
51-80 14:1
81-100 18:1
101-120 22:1

5.5 Traffic Channeling Devices

It is necessary to provide safe indication to road users passing through work zones of the path they must follow.
When concrete or steel barriers are provided, these fulfill this role for vehicular traffic. However, there are occasions
where concrete or steel safety barriers may not be appropriate and traffic cones or water-filled plastic barricades
may be required (see Section 4.2.2). These will include:

x Short/Medium-term works (Less than 8 hours in duration)

x Mobile works

x To facilitate the installation of concrete/steel safety barriers

x Where a permanent speed limit of 50km/h or less applies to the road (only where excavations are less than
300mm in depth)

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Note: If an excavation of 300mm or more in depth is present within the works area, then plastic water-filled
barricades and traffic cones are not permitted and concrete or steel safety barriers must be deployed.

There will frequently be a need to delineate boundaries within the work zone, for example, the delineation for a
Lateral Safety Buffer within the Works Area. In these cases, the use of traffic cones and plastic water-filled
barricades is permitted, as they will have no interaction with public vehicular traffic.

5.5.1 Plastic Water-filled Barricades

When using Plastic Water-filled Barricades they must be linked together in an approved manner in accordance with
the manufacturers’ guidance to form a continuous delineation boundary. In most cases, Plastic Water-filled
Barricades must only be used to delineate boundaries within the Work Zone and are generally not suitable to be
deployed as safety barrier. However, depending on the duration of works, type of works, speed of traffic and the
presence of excavations over 300mm in depth, these devices may be suitable for use in certain circumstances. For
further information refer to Section 4.2.2.

Figure 5.12 – Plastic water filled barricades within Work Zone

Requirements:
x Plastic water-filled barricades must be approved by ASHGHAL (refer to list of Approved Traffic Control Devices).

x Plastic Water-filled Barricades shall be filled with adequate levels of water in accordance with the manufacturers’
specification, or to a height of at least 300mm to prevent excessive displacement as vehicles pass by or from
interference by wind, weather, pedestrians or members of the work force

x Plastic water-filled barricades must be made with plastic material of sufficient thickness and strength so as not to
split under the above ballast requirements (UV/ Color stabilized plastic) and provided with bungs/ plugs to hold
water.

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x Plastic Water-filled Barricades shall be manufactured from a durable material, able to endure impacts from
passing vehicles without suffering damage or damaging the passing vehicle, or causing injury to pedestrians and
road workers in the vicinity

x Alternate units in a system shall be colored red/orange and white

x Plastic Water-filled Barricades must be highly visible to drivers. Flashing lamps or beacons must be used in
accordance with Section 5.4.1. Reflectors or reflective tape should also be attached to the barricades to improve
visibility

x Plastic Water-filled Barricades shall be designed to link together to form a cohesive system. The linking system
shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions. Delineators from different manufacturers
shall not be used together unless the linking systems are compatible

Plastic Water-filled Barricades must not be used as a safety barrier, as they do not offer the same level of vehicle
containment, and result in large deflection into the works area when impacted. Where it is not practicable to provide
safety barriers, this shall be detailed within the TDP Application and discussed with the TDP Approvals Office.

5.5.2 Traffic Cones

The purpose of traffic cones is to provide a visual indication to drivers that the carriageway ahead is realigned. They
may be used for mobile, short or medium-term works or in conjunction with a vehicle or vehicles fitted with an
attenuation device. However, it should be noted that they are not suitable for delineating pedestrian routes.

Figure 5.13 – Plastic Traffic Cones within Work Zone

Requirements:

x All traffic cones must conform to BS EN13422:2004 (Class W1) and be approved by ASHGHAL (refer to list of
Approved Traffic Control Devices).

x All traffic cones shall be manufactured from a durable material, able to endure impacts from passing vehicles
without suffering damage or damaging the passing vehicle, or causing injury to pedestrians and road workers in
the vicinity

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x Traffic cones shall be of a hollow, conical shape to enable them to be stacked one on top of another, when not in
use

x Traffic cones shall be orange/red fluorescent color, with a white high intensity retro-reflective band that covers the
middle third of the cone so as to be visible during both hours of daylight and darkness

x All traffic cones shall have an adequately weighted base, in order to withstand any minor collision or air
turbulence from passing traffic

x In situations where traffic cones remain set out during the hours of darkness, a high intensity flashing lamp must
be fixed to the cones at intervals as detailed in Table 5.5.

Traffic cones are available in a range of sizes. However, to standardize their use it is recommended that a single
size is used – 1000mm high with a base diameter of 500mm.

The position and spacing of traffic cones within a work zone is governed by the nature of work being undertaken and
the environment in which they are to be used. Traffic cones can be positioned on one or both sides of a traffic lane,
at distances detailed in Table 5.7.

Table 5.7 - Traffic Cone Spacing

Traffic Cone Spacing

Situation
(m)
Taper 3
Longitudinal 9
Localized Minor Work Area 1-2

5.5.3 Screens and Hoardings

Screens are used to reduce the level of distraction to drivers and other road users created by work zones. They can
also be used to reduce the amount of dust being blown across the road. Screens can be mounted on safety barriers
or barricades, or be self-standing on concrete footings behind a safety barrier (outside of the Lateral Safety Buffer).

Screens should be used on long-term works greater than 1 month in duration to reduce the level of distraction to
drivers and where there is a strong likelihood of substantial amounts of dust being blown across the road. An
example of a suitable screen detail can be found in Appendix E.

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