Does excavation need traffic management on a busy street?

On a genuinely busy road, yes — where trucks, machinery or spoil bins need to enter and exit the site, or where footpath and road space is affected, council typically requires a formal traffic management plan and signage.

On a quieter residential street the requirement is often lighter, but your contractor should assess this against your specific street and council’s rules rather than assuming a quiet-looking road needs nothing.

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