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    The Work Zone Traffic Management Guide (WZTMG) was revised based on feedback from users over 10 months. A reference group consisting of industry experts and government stakeholders reviewed the feedback and proposed changes. Revision 1.1 of the WZTMG includes expanded definitions and guidance, additional sections on safety, communication, and typical layouts. It provides more details on traffic management plans, hazard protection, signs, and barriers. The revised WZTMG is now available for download to improve safety for road users and workers during construction work zones.

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    The Work Zone Traffic Management Guide (WZTMG) was revised based on feedback from users over 10 months. A reference group consisting of industry experts and government stakeholders reviewed the feedback and proposed changes. Revision 1.1 of the WZTMG includes expanded definitions and guidance, additional sections on safety, communication, and typical layouts. It provides more details on traffic management plans, hazard protection, signs, and barriers. The revised WZTMG is now available for download to improve safety for road users and workers during construction work zones.

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    The Work Zone Traffic Management Guide (WZTMG) was revised based on feedback from users over 10 months. A reference group consisting of industry experts and government stakeholders reviewed the feedback and proposed changes. Revision 1.1 of the WZTMG includes expanded definitions and guidance, additional sections on safety, communication, and typical layouts. It provides more details on traffic management plans, hazard protection, signs, and barriers. The revised WZTMG is now available for download to improve safety for road users and workers during construction work zones.

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    The Work Zone Traffic Management Guide (WZTMG) was revised based on feedback from users over 10 months. A reference group consisting of industry experts and government stakeholders reviewed the feedback and proposed changes. Revision 1.1 of the WZTMG includes expanded definitions and guidance, additional sections on safety, communication, and typical layouts. It provides more details on traffic management plans, hazard protection, signs, and barriers. The revised WZTMG is now available for download to improve safety for road users and workers during construction work zones.

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    Work Zone Traffic Management Guide Revision 1.

    1
    Release Note
    Background
    The Work Zone Traffic Management Guide (WZTMG) Version 1.0 was formally launched in March 2013. Following the launch,
    users of the Guide were invited to provide feedback directly to Ashghal Public Works Authority (PWA). In order to review user
    feedback and subsequently assess where the WZTMG could be developed further, Ashghal PWA assembled a Work Zone Traffic
    Management Reference Group, consisting of industry experts in the field of Temporary Traffic Management and key
    representatives from the following stakeholders:

    Ashghal PWA - Asset Affairs Roads Operations and Maintenance (O&M)

    Ashghal PWA - Infrastructure Affairs Design Department

    Ashghal PWA Expressways - Project Management Consultant

    Ashghal PWA Local Roads & Drainage Programme - Project Management Consultant

    Ministry of Interior - Traffic Department (MoI)

    Central Planning Office (CPO)

    Ministry of Municipality & Urban Planning (MMUP)

    Ashghal PWA - Traffic Diversion Plan Approvals Office

    Ashghal PWA - Work Zone Compliance Monitoring Team

    Following an extensive review of user feedback over a period spanning 10 months, the Work Zone Traffic Management
    Reference Group agreed to implement the following fundamental changes to the WZTMG Revision 1.0.
    Chapter 1

    Expanded Glossary of Terms (Section 1.7)

    Improved descriptions of roles and responsibilities (Section 1.8)


    Chapter 2

    Addition of Safe System Section (Section 2.1)

    Improved guidance on what information should be included within a Traffic Diversion Plan (TDP) (Section 2.6)

    Addition of a Section relating to Stakeholder and Public Communication (Section 2.6.7)


    Chapter 3

    Addition of a simplified process flow chart outlining the journey of a TDP from planning, through consultation, to
    approval and implementation (Section 3.2)
    Chapter 4

    Addition of a Work Zone Safety & Hazard Protection Section (Section 4.2)

    Further guidance on Clear Zones and how hazards within, or outside of Clear Zones should be treated (Section 4.2.1)

    Addition of a Road Safety Barrier Warrants Section (Section 4.2.2)

    Addition of a Lateral Barrier Offset Section (Section 4.3.2)

    Addition of a Section relating to Building Development Sites adjacent to the Carriageway (Section 4.10)
    July 2014

    Work Zone Traffic Management Guide Revision 1.1


    Release Note
    Chapter 5

    Further guidance on how to treat conflicting road markings (Section 5.2.2)

    Further guidance on traffic signing requirements including reflective material, mounting and ballast (Section 5.3)

    Addition of Work Zone Information Boards Section (Section 5.3.4)

    Further guidance on safety barriers including end terminals and barrier delineation (Section 5.4)

    Addition of Screens and Hoarding Section (Section 5.5.3)


    Chapter 6

    Addition of short/medium term static work typical layouts

    Addition of mobile/short stop typical layouts for use with Truck/Trailer Mounted Attenuator (TMA) devices

    Addition of typical layouts for slip roads

    Addition of typical layouts for diversion routes

    Addition of typical layouts for contra-flow and narrow lanes


    Appendices

    Appendix E Addition of standard details for traffic signs, Work Zone Information Boards and Screens & Hoardings

    Addition of Appendix F TMA Vehicles and Moving Work Zone Technique

    Addition of Appendix G Vehicle Conspicuity Guidance

    Addition of Appendix H Sample TDP Submission

    Addition of Appendix I Traffic Impact Assessment Guidance

    Addition of Appendix J Strategic Road Network Plans


    WZTMG Revision 1.1

    The changes outlined above constitute Revision 1.1 of the WZTMG, which is now available for download at www.ashghal.gov.qa.
    Any feedback will be reviewed through the Work Zone Traffic Management Reference Group forums and will be considered for
    inclusion in subsequent revisions of the WZTMG. All feedback should be sent to [email protected]
    It should be noted that the changes outlined within this document constitute significant changes that have required extensive
    consultation with the Reference Group. Other Sections of the WZMTG that are not mentioned within this document may have
    also been revised, however, these Sections may have only been amended where issues with clarity and accuracy were noted
    during the review process.

    July 2014

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