Faster decisions before you request support
- Confirm the work location and RCA
- Describe the work method and staging
- Collect plans, photos and dates
- Check pedestrian, cyclist and property access impacts
Plain-English explanation
The key points, split into simple blocks so the page is useful without feeling like a wall of text.
How traffic management works in NZ
Traffic management in New Zealand brings together planning, documentation, approvals, temporary controls and field delivery so work can happen around roads, footpaths, berms, cycleways and access points. For contractors, the paperwork matters because the reviewer needs to understand the activity, timing, affected road users, worksite access and how the temporary arrangement will be managed.
TMP, CAR, WAP and RCA roles
The TMP explains the temporary traffic management approach, the CAR requests access to the road corridor, the WAP or permit pathway records the authority conditions, and the RCA or road owner reviews the submission. These parts work best when the location, dates, method, staging and drawings all tell the same story.
Where Your TMP Designer fits
Your TMP Designer can keep the TMP, CAR/WAP and drawings aligned and can also scope the equipment, establishment and traffic-management delivery required for the worksite.
Before you request help
- Confirm the work location and RCA
- Describe the work method and staging
- Collect plans, photos and dates
- Check pedestrian, cyclist and property access impacts
- Keep TMP, CAR and WAP details aligned
Common questions
Who reviews the TMP or CAR?
The relevant council, RCA or network owner reviews the submission. Our role is to help make the information clearer, more complete and easier to respond to.
What do you need before starting?
Send the work location, scope, dates, site plans or markups, methodology, hours of work, access needs, photos if available, and any RCA comments already received.
Can you work with our on-road crew or traffic management provider?
Yes. Your TMP Designer can provide the planning, documentation and drawing support and can also scope on-road establishment and traffic management for the job.