Newmarket Viaduct, 4-5 Sept 2010

**Insanity_rules** · 18th August 2010, 23:00

All I have to say is neener neener neener.............. Oh wait, all it takes is one minor accident in Wellington and the traffic grinds to a halt. I'd say a fine weekend for you Auckland riders to head outa town.

**danchop** · 19th August 2010, 07:26

near the bridge on gillies ave someone has placed very large smooth steel plates about 6ft by 6ft on the road,they cover just about the whole lane and are absolutely bloody dangerous for bikes,someone needs shooting

**Squiggles** · 19th August 2010, 10:06

Originally Posted by danchop

near the bridge on gillies ave someone has placed very large smooth steel plates about 6ft by 6ft on the road,they cover just about the whole lane and are absolutely bloody dangerous for bikes,someone needs shooting

"Road construction & Repairs - Current practises that are a problem for motorcyclists (e.g. Pea gravel, Metal blanking plates - Utility companies putting metal blanking plates on these are a safety concern as if they are down for a period of time they start to move and become dangerous when on a motorcycle. What are the standards they are to adhere to who checks?"

The Code of Practice for Working in the Road, Part 6.4.2.11 requires the following. Whilst we endeavour to audit as many sites as possible, resources do not allow us to do so. Can I suggest that any sites that are of concern are reported via the Call Centre phone 379 2020 request for service process and given a "Critical" priority. We will audit within 4 working hours.

6.4.2.1 Use of Temporary Steel Plates during Construction

Where temporary steel plates exist in the carriageway an ‘UNEVEN SURFACE’ supplementary plate and a separate ‘SLIPPERY SURFACE’ (TW-4) warning sign/s must be displayed to warn traffic. Permanent resurfacing is required within 7 days of a temporary seal being placed, unless as otherwise agreed, by the RCA.
Steel plates may be used in carriageways provided they are skid resistant, secured, and cushioned with rubber matting to prevent rocking, moving or noise. They must be of sufficient strength and quality to support imposed traffic loading.
Should steel plates be used "uneven surface" road works signs and "slippery surface"(TW-17) warning sign/s must be displayed to warn traffic of the potential hazards.
When steel plates are used, a ramp with hotmix must be formed and filleted to ensure safe pedestrian and vehicular access. The ramps must be adequately secured to the surface and maintained for the duration of the work.
Temporary road markings and all other necessary traffic measures must be in place to ensure that hazards are eliminated and parking restrictions are maintained.

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