Civil contractors, traffic control companies, councils and builders working near roads need a reliable stock of roadwork signs. This guide lists the roadwork, traffic control and temporary warning signs we make, so you can top up your trailer or build a kit for a new crew.
Work on or near public roads must follow an approved traffic guidance scheme or traffic management plan, and your state road authority's requirements. This guide helps you find signs; it doesn't replace your plan or your traffic management designer.
1. Advance warning
Road work ahead · Workers ahead · Traffic controller ahead · Prepare to stop · Traffic hazard ahead · Steel road plates ahead
2. Speed and end of works
40 km/h roadwork speed · Roadwork speed limits enforced · End road work
3. Detours
4. Road surface
Uneven surface · Warning, uneven surface · Gravel road · Gravel road (NSW) · Loose stones, avoid windscreen damage (NSW) · Slippery (NSW)
5. State versions
NSW: Workers (symbolic) · Traffic controller (symbolic) · Signals (symbolic) · Road plant ahead · One lane each way · Turn on hazard lights when stopped · Trucks crossing or entering
QLD: Roadwork ahead (narrow) · Roadwork on side road · Line markers on road · Mobile line marking ahead · Mowing (symbolic)
WA: Workers (symbolic, fluorescent orange)
6. Site and overhead hazards
Danger, workers below · Danger, workers overhead · Danger, formworkers only beyond this point · Caution, construction area, slow down
Plates that add distances, conditions or exceptions are explained in our supplementary plates guide. For building sites, see construction site sign requirements by state.
Material tips
Roadwork signs are read at speed, day and night, so reflective aluminium is the usual choice. Corflute suits short-term, low-speed site use. See reflective vs non-reflective signs.
Frequently asked questions
Do you sell signs for traffic control companies?
Yes. Order 25 or more of the same sign variant for 5% off, 50 or more for 10% off and 150 or more for 15% off, and shipping is free on orders over $500.
Can I get state-specific versions?
Yes, we stock NSW, QLD and WA versions of several signs, listed above.
Will my signs arrive before Christmas?
Every sign is made to order. Order by Wednesday 16 December (NSW, VIC, QLD, SA) or Wednesday 9 December (WA, NT) for delivery before Christmas. Every sign is 30% off until 31 December.
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