Work on the Roads - Introduction

Roadworks

If you plan to work on or near a road in Wellington, then you must comply with the relevant roading Code of Practice and the temporary traffic management standards.

Codes of Practice

Private Individuals & Their Contractors

Private individuals and their contractors planning work on or near the road (a carriageway, footpath or roadside area) in Wellington must follow the Council's Code of Practice for Working on the Road.

Code of Practice for Working on the Road

Utility Operators

Utility operators planning work on or near the road (a carriageway, footpath or roadside area) must comply with their act of parliament, the National Code of Practice for Utility Operators Access to Transport Corridors and the Council's Local Conditions:

• National Code - NZ Utilities Advisory Group website
• Local Conditions (45Kb PDF) | Text version (24Kb RTF)
• Utility Operators

Temporary Traffic Management

If working on the road will stop general traffic then you need to organise temporary traffic management.

The road includes the carriageway, footpaths or roadside areas.

Traffic includes other road users such as pedestrians, cyclists and motor vehicles.

The temporary traffic management standards that you need to meet are listed in the Local Roads Supplement and the Council's Application form.

Temporary traffic management standards:

Local Roads Supplement to NZTA COPTTM - Training Aspirations website

The Council's specific requirements that apply to the use of the temporary traffic management standards in the above supplement are outlined in:

• Application of the Local Roads Supplement in Wellington City (19Kb PDF) | Text version (5Kb RTF)
• List of Main Roads (16Kb PDF) | Text version (4Kb RTF)

More Information

Traffic Management Coordinator
Wellington City Council
PO Box 2199
Wellington 6140

Related Links

• Projects - Willis Street Upgrade

Department Details:
Transport Group