First reported 6 Aug 2014•Latest report 6 Apr 2026
Definition
What this concern includes
Includes failures of controls specifically dedicated to the safe operation of temporary traffic management schemes, including placement and visibility of temporary signs or signals, correction or replacement of defective signage, site-level communication, and related operational arrangements.
Not included
Excludes permanent road-signage, road-marking, street-lighting and general highway-maintenance deficiencies unless the assertion specifically concerns a temporary traffic-management scheme.
Excludes generic highway hazard reporting or response failures where temporary traffic management is not the bounded process.
Excludes failures limited to traffic-management worker training, staffing or documentation unless they directly impair a temporary traffic-management safety control.
Excludes railway, premises and other non-road signage or traffic-control systems.
Reports
7
Distinct published reports
Individual concerns
15
A report can raise multiple concerns
Date range
2014–2026
First to latest report issue date
Stated actions
28
Described in published responses
Reports over time
Reports over time
Reports about this concern issued each year.
* 2026 is projected from reports observed to 7 Sep 2026.
Most frequent recipients
Most frequent recipients
Reports about this concern sent to each recipient.
Department for Transport4
Affinity Water Limited1
Anglian Water1
A-One+1
Cleveland Police1
Core Highways Group Limited1
Essex County Council1
Hatton Traffic Management Limited1
Kier Highways Limited1
Norfolk County Council1
Recipient name withheld1
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council1
Suffolk County Council1
Suffolk Highways1
Surrey Police1
Ministerial department4
English county council3
Police force2
Private limited company2
Company1
English district council1
Public limited company1
Road infrastructure contractor1
Sub-organisation1
Type not available1
Concerns and responses across reports
Only concerns grouped under this recurring concern are included. Select any concern, action or position to view the source wording.
Suffolk
Concerns raised7
Failure to provide Network Inspectors with information about deviations from the original temporary traffic scheme plan
Lack of a defect-notice mechanism for dangerous special-signage deficiencies
Lack of enhanced safety review for complex temporary road traffic plans flipped at short notice
Delayed and indirect replacement pathway for temporary traffic management signage
Failure to consider required special signage after a temporary traffic plan is flipped
Failure to answer the temporary traffic management defect line promptly
Lack of spare signage for correcting identified temporary road traffic scheme errors
This report raised 1 other concern. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.8
Action
Review the Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice, including cyclist safety and clearer temporary traffic arrangements.
Stated by Department for TransportStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 13 April 2026.
Action
Consult on proposed updates to the Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice.
Stated by Department for TransportStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 13 April 2026.
Action
Require customer confirmation of TM plans, review and redraw requested changes, and obtain approval before work proceeds.
Stated by Recipient name withheldStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 13 April 2026.
Action
Formalise and disseminate TM change-management requirements, including permitted changes, documented approvals, supervisor escalation and disciplinary consequences.
Stated by Recipient name withheldStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 13 April 2026.
Action
Continue responding proportionately and promptly to defects reported to the business.
Stated by Recipient name withheldStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 13 April 2026.
Action
Share special-signage requirements with local depots in advance so stock can be checked and necessary orders placed before works.
Stated by Recipient name withheldStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 13 April 2026.
Action
Implement the SKEWB Permit Manager System to import defect data automatically and route failures or defects to appropriate teams.
Stated by Anglian WaterStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 13 April 2026.
Action
Continue accepting urgent telephone defect notifications and manually enter them into SKEWB when digital permit updates are unavailable.
Stated by Anglian WaterStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 13 April 2026.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.12
Position
Network Inspectors’ access to traffic management information is a matter for Central Government.
Stated by Recipient name withheldRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Position
The absence of advance notification about a changed layout did not prevent identification of non-compliance or appropriate enforcement action.
Stated by Suffolk County CouncilDisputes the concernThe respondent disagreed with part of the concern or the basis for it.
Position
Works promoters and highway authorities are responsible for designing, approving, monitoring and implementing temporary traffic management arrangements.
Stated by Department for TransportRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Position
Network Inspector powers are set by Central Government and are outside the respondent’s control.
Stated by Recipient name withheldOutside remitThe respondent said that this matter was outside its role or authority.
Position
Network Inspectors cannot raise defects solely for non-prescribed or advisory signage that is not mandatory under the Red Book.
Stated by Suffolk County CouncilUnable to actThe respondent said that a constraint prevented them from taking the relevant action.
Position
Approving or redesigning undertakers’ temporary traffic management is outside the highway authority’s statutory role.
Stated by Suffolk County CouncilOutside remitThe respondent said that this matter was outside its role or authority.
Position
Statutory undertakers and their appointed contractors are responsible for designing, implementing and safely operating temporary traffic management.
Stated by Suffolk County CouncilRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Position
The existing principles-based Code provides a robust basis for safely managing temporary traffic management, including adapting arrangements to site conditions.
Stated by Department for TransportExisting arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
Position
Spare signage should not be used to redesign schemes on site because selection, vehicle capacity and personnel competence create practical safety constraints.
Stated by Recipient name withheldUnable to actThe respondent said that a constraint prevented them from taking the relevant action.
Position
The respondent has no involvement in operating or using Anglian Water’s Defect Line.
Stated by Recipient name withheldOutside remitThe respondent said that this matter was outside its role or authority.
Position
The defect line did not fail or cause delay; established procedures operated as intended for the identified risk level.
Stated by Anglian WaterDisputes the concernThe respondent disagreed with part of the concern or the basis for it.
Position
Anglian Water is responsible for its internal defect-reporting arrangements, which Suffolk County Council cannot comment on.
Stated by Suffolk County CouncilRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Rutland and North Leicestershire
Concerns raised1
Failure of national temporary-signage regulations to ensure adequate warning at collision sites
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.1
Action
Consider the highlighted temporary-signage issue while updating the Code of Practice.
Stated by Department for TransportStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 21 May 2025.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.2
Position
Local highway authorities are responsible for deciding how to fulfil their statutory duty to maintain traffic signs.
Stated by Department for TransportRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Position
Existing departmental guidance and local authorities’ risk assessments are considered sufficient to ensure a safe road network.
Stated by Department for TransportExisting arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
Essex
Concerns raised1
Failure to place road works warning signs without obscuring visibility of joining traffic
This report raised 3 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.6
Action
Complete a full review of emergency works procedures.
Stated by Hatton Traffic Management LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 25 February 2025.
Action
Roll out new detailed design layouts and sign-placement guidance for all traffic-light schemes and road speeds.
Stated by Hatton Traffic Management LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 25 February 2025.
Action
Devise and roll out a toolbox talk addressing sight-line issues and the procedure changes across the business.
Stated by Hatton Traffic Management LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 25 February 2025.
Action
Add a process-flow question requiring operatives to record whether signage sight lines have been checked and assessed as appropriate.
Stated by Hatton Traffic Management LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 25 February 2025.
Action
Strengthen planning and execution of emergency roadworks and implement stricter contractor-oversight protocols, supported by regular audits and assessments.
Stated by Affinity Water LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 25 February 2025.
Action
Update the Safety Code through consultation, incorporating the report’s findings and publishing a revised version.
Stated by Department for TransportStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 25 February 2025.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.2
Position
The local highway authority that granted the permit is responsible for deciding enforcement action concerning incorrectly placed signs.
Stated by Department for TransportRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Position
Statutory undertakers and their contractors are responsible for safely setting up emergency works and ensuring Code compliance.
Stated by Essex County CouncilRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Norfolk
Concerns raised1
Insufficiency of temporary road-closure signs
This report raised 7 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.4
Action
Arrange replacement warning signs at locations with missing or damaged signs.
Stated by Norfolk County CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 31 July 2024.
Action
Install immovable barriers and associated robust closure measures at Shotesham Ford.
Stated by Norfolk County CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 31 July 2024.
Action
Install improved warning signage at multiple ford locations following site-specific safety reviews.
Stated by Norfolk County CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 31 July 2024.
Action
Make the ford safe with temporary signs and order replacement permanent signs after theft of warning signs.
Stated by Norfolk County CouncilStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 31 July 2024.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
Standard temporary road-closure signs and barriers are generally effective for implementing highway closures.
Stated by Norfolk County CouncilDisputes the concernThe respondent disagreed with part of the concern or the basis for it.
Suffolk
Concerns raised2
Inadequate provision of temporary reduced-speed signage
Failure to obscure higher speed-limit signage when imposing temporary reductions
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.6
Action
Maintain a traffic management design standard requiring checks and maintenance after installation throughout each scheme.
Stated by Kier Integrated Services LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 28 September 2022.
Action
Review traffic management procedures and require opaque covering or removal of existing higher-speed signs and road-surface roundels when temporary speed limits are imposed.
Stated by Kier Integrated Services LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 28 September 2022.
Action
Undertake daily checks of temporary traffic management, including weekends and bank holidays, and install additional or replacement measures when issues are identified.
Stated by Kier Integrated Services LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 28 September 2022.
Action
Update WMS and implement an enhanced, audited procedure for scheduling, allocating and completing traffic management checks and maintenance from installation.
Stated by Kier Integrated Services LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 28 September 2022.
Action
Develop guidance for works gangs to check and photograph temporary traffic management measures and record that they remain in place.
Stated by Kier Integrated Services LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 28 September 2022.
Action
Deliver toolbox talks to contract work gangs on undertaking traffic management checks.
Stated by Kier Integrated Services LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 28 September 2022.
Teesside
Concerns raised1
Failure of temporary no-entry signs to remain noticeable at the slip road exit
This report raised 2 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.3
Action
Maintain supplementary illuminated “No entry” signs through regular inspection and prompt damage rectification.
Stated by A-one+ Integrated Highway ServicesStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 22 September 2014.
Action
Investigate options for safety improvements at the interchange following reported wrong-way driving incidents.
Stated by A-one+ Integrated Highway ServicesStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 22 September 2014.
Action
Submit a proposal for interchange safety improvement works during the next improvement-scheme funding round.
Stated by A-one+ Integrated Highway ServicesStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 22 September 2014.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.2
Position
Permanent signs cannot be installed in the block-paved area because escorted abnormal loads must pass through it.
Stated by A-one+ Integrated Highway ServicesUnable to actThe respondent said that a constraint prevented them from taking the relevant action.
Position
Proposed interchange improvements depend on securing funding through the Highways Agency's prioritised improvement-scheme bidding process.
Stated by A-one+ Integrated Highway ServicesUnable to actThe respondent said that a constraint prevented them from taking the relevant action.
Surrey
Concerns raised2
Lack of operative guidance or training on placing traffic lights near blind bends
Insufficient visibility distance between approaching drivers and temporary traffic light heads
This report raised 5 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
No linked response statements
No respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
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Includes failures of controls specifically dedicated to the safe operation of temporary traffic management schemes, including placement and visibility of temporary signs or signals, correction or replacement of defective signage, site-level communication, and related operational arrangements.
