Effective and safety focussed emergency traffic management for the Waikato, Coromandel and King Country regions
Emergency traffic management refers to the strategies, techniques, and procedures used to manage and control traffic during an emergency situation, such as a natural disaster or a major accident. The goal of emergency traffic management is to ensure the safe and efficient movement of emergency responders and vehicles, as well as the general public, while minimising the impact of the emergency on traffic flow.
If you have an emergency, we are available 24/7. Call us on 0800 770 674, press 0 for Emergency and you will be transferred to the on-call person.
Pre planned TMPs ready to use for emergency callouts
Planning for emergency traffic management includes identifying potential emergency scenarios and developing traffic management plans (TMPs) that can be quickly implemented when needed. By having pre-planned emergency TMPs ready to use, Traffic Management Waikato can take action quickly which can help minimise the impact of emergencies on traffic flow. We can also work to ensure that emergency responders can reach their destinations quickly and safely.
Types of emergencies where urgent traffic management is needed
Traffic Management Waikato can respond to a wide range of emergency callouts where traffic management is urgently needed. This includes natural disasters e.g. slips, floods, trees down, and earthquake damage; car, truck or motorcycle accidents up to Level 2 expressways; emergency road works; power, gas and telecommunication company emergencies e.g. lines down or a gas leak; or house/large load moving emergencies. During bad weather, we can have several crews on standby and robust processes in place to respond to any emergency.
How traffic management works during an emergency
During an emergency, when Traffic Management Waikato is called in to manage traffic in the affected area, work may include:
- implementing road closures and detours to redirect traffic away from affected areas
- setting up temporary traffic management measures such as roadblocks, cones, and barriers to control traffic flow
- providing information to the public through electronic messaging signs
- coordinating with emergency services to ensure that they can reach the scene of the emergency quickly and safely
Calm communication and experienced staff
Effective communication is essential during an emergency, both between emergency responders and with the public, and Traffic Management Waikato has qualified and experienced staff who can make calm decisions and utilise a range of strategies to control the situation including fast and safe site set-up and clear, concise messaging to direct traffic. Our team are renowned as the experts at handling emergency traffic management situations.
- 24/7 traffic management for all emergencies from natural disasters to traffic accidents
- Pre-planned TMPs ready to use that can be adapted to any emergency
- Qualified and experienced staff at managing traffic emergency situations