A Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) is a detailed document that outlines how construction-related vehicle movements will be managed to minimise disruption, ensure safety, and comply with planning or highway authority requirements.
A CTMP sets out how traffic (especially large vehicles like HGVs) will be safely and efficiently managed during construction or demolition works—particularly when the site is adjacent to public roads, schools, homes, or businesses.
It is typically required as part of a planning application or as a pre-commencement planning condition.
A CTMP can cover:
Site access and egress
Vehicle types and frequency
Routing strategy
Swept path analysis
Delivery management
Pedestrian safety
Parking and waiting
Site compound layout
Signage and traffic control
Wheel washing / dust suppression
Emergency access
Contact information
Routes into/out of the site, including turning points and visibility splays.
Expected size, number, and schedule of deliveries (e.g. HGVs, cranes).
Designated routes to/from main roads to avoid sensitive areas.
Diagrams proving large vehicles can safely enter/exit the site.
Time slots, peak-hour restrictions, booking systems.
Measures like banksmen, crossings, and barriers to protect the public.
Where site workers and delivery vehicles will wait or park.
Where materials will be stored without obstructing access.
Temporary signs, marshals, or signals to guide vehicles.
To prevent mud and debris from being tracked onto roads.
Ensuring access for emergency vehicles at all times.
A site traffic coordinator and a complaints contact.
A CTMP is often required:
- As part of planning conditions for developments (e.g. housing, commercial, infrastructure)
- When a construction site affects public highways or high pedestrian areas
- For Transport for London (TfL) or local council approval (e.g. Section 278 works)
- For school or hospital projects, where vulnerable users are nearby
If you have a Construction Traffic Management Plan requirement that you need help with, do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help.
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