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T.PD.M.V.2.6
(Al/2002)
6.5 Lane and Carriageway Closures
6.5,1 General Requirements
6.5.1.1 All temporary signing, guarding and lighting for lane or carriageway closures in respect of:
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(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
road works;
road and horticultural maintenance;
road cleansing;
traffic control after traffic accidents;
traffic control in emergency situations; and
any other temporary traffic diversion arrangement;
must be carried out in accordance with the Code of Practice for the Lighting, Signing and
Guarding of Road Works.
6.5.1.2 Guidance for the closure of a lane or lanes of a dual carriageway by means of temporary
road signs is given in Fig. 8.1 to 8.5 of the Code of Practice.
6.5.1.3 A single lane closure (slow lane) will require similar advance signing to that in Fig. 8.1 to
8.4 of the Code of Practice except that the "advanced warning of closure of traffic lane" sign
TS 497 would be changed to TS 494. Additionally only the first half of the taper would be
required and the line of cones in the parallel section would of course be moved to the edge
of the slow lane.
6.5.1.4 In respect of a closure of hard shoulder Fig. 8.5 of the Code of Practice illustrates the
signing required.
6.5.1.5 The Traffic Console of the Regional Traffic Police Command Centre must always be
informed before a lane closure is implemented.
6.5.1.6 Wherever possible and particularly for major works, the Regional Traffic Police should be
consulted at least 28 days prior to commencement of the works.