Traffic Advisory Leaflet 06/14 Using road plates at road works
Publication Year
2014
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Provides guidance for the use of road plates at road works, as a technique to reduce traffic congestion due to road works. This method is used to temporarily return roads with unreinstated excavations to service. Covers when to use road plates, plant requirements, types of plate, wheel loading, types of mounting, profile and speed considerations, recess formings and fixings, shoring, safety, noise levels, traffic speed, inspection and maintenance and includes a case study involving welded plain steel plates.
Document History
First published 2014, updated November 2016.
Publisher Information
Department for Transport
The Department for Transport is a UK Government department that provides leadership across the transport sector to achieve its objectives, working with regional, local and private sector partners to deliver many of the services. These activities were formerly carried out by the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.
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