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ROADWORK AHEAD. This is the commonly seen
sign in advance of roadworks. Stratford (?) Vic. |
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END ROADWORK. The common type of sign at
the end of roadworks. Stratford, Vic. |
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ROAD WORK AHEAD. This sign is nailed to a
convenient guide post. But in fact this is intended to be used on
multi-panel frames. Eagle Point, Vic. |
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END ROAD WORK. Similar to above. Eagle
Point, Vic. |
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WORKMAN AHEAD. This one is unusual.
Normally the signs read Workmen Ahead. Melbourne, Vic. |
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Variable message sign. This one had the symbol for
Roadworks, as well as text and a Slow Down message. Lyndhurst area, Vic. |
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TRAFFIC HAZARD AHEAD. Often used where
the surface is very rough or some other condition which is or could be
hazardous. Maffra, Vic. |
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Multi-panel sign frame. These are
gradually replacing the older single piece signs as they are more flexible
and do not require crews to cart so many large heavy signs around. Golden
Beach, Vic. |
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Multi-panel sign frame. Illustrating the
adaptability of these signs. The 3 pieces can slide out, be turned round or
replaced with a different sign altogether. Stratford, Vic. |
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ROAD CLOSED.
Stratford, Vic. |
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BRIDGEWORK AHEAD.
Longford, Vic. |
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END ROADWORK
ROADWORK AHEAD
One work zone ends and anothe begins. Sale, Vic. |
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Another view of the adjacent roadwork signs.
Sale, Vic. |
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(PART) ROAD CLOSED. This sign has been
modified to read ROAD CLOSED. But originally read PART ROAD CLOSED, normally
used when one lane is closed. Longford, Vic. |
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Left: Portable traffic signals. These
are increasingly seen at major road works, especially long term ones.
Right: The white border on this one seems to indicate it came from NSW.
Bunyip, Vic.Right: This one looks quite out of place. It was
certainly one of the last things I expected to see along a quiet dirt road.
There was nobody in sight and as it was flashing amber, I proceeded, not
sure what to expect. The road dipped down into a small valley with a creek
running through it. At the bottom were a grader, trucks and rollers. And no
obvious way to pass them. With a mound of gravel up the centre of the road
from the grader, it was quite confusing to know whether to go back or try
and cross the mound. Eventually the grader moved, and I followed it. on a
tight curve, the mound was shallow enough to attempt a low speed overtaking
maneuver. Driving up the other side of the valley I found the flagmen
sitting in a truck having a cuppa. Drouin, Vic. |
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Left: Temporary traffic lights. These
traffic lights were used for several months during bridge works when traffic
was down to one lane. Note the oversize STOP ON RED SIGNAL sign. Longford,
Vic. Right: Another portable signal: This one also has a story
worth telling. The Princes Hwy between Sale and Bairnsdale was having a lot
of work done during 2003. And for a considerable period, there were 3 or 4
long sections of road protected by traffic lights or flagmen. I sat at one
of these lights for about 5 minutes. Not one vehicle came the other way in
that time. Eventually it went green and I drove along at the posted 60km/h
until getting to the other signal protecting the same section. About 100m
further along was another section of works, this time with flagmen. Yes,
although in sight of the traffic lights, they made no attempt to co-ordinate
their signaling with the nearby traffic lights. Resulting in very lengthy
delays in both directions. |
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Portable traffic signal and road work speed
limit in NSW. Note the spiked posts that the sign frame is on. Rock
Flat, NSW. |
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Portable Signal on the move. This is a
strange sight from a moving car. Usually the signals fold down, but not on
this particular trailer.
Stratford, Vic. |
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Slippery surface. Sign often used at
roadworks where loose stones have been laid. This one is being used at a
sharp bend where there'd been an accident resulting from the road being
slippery. Although speed and lack of concentration were probably the main
contributors. I know the corner well and often see people cross the
centreline. Stratford, Vic. |
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Danger Beware Loose Rocks. This sign was
found leaning on a bush beside the road. I re-erected it beside the road for
some photos. Not sure which way it was supposed to be facing as there were
loose rocks in both directions. Culloden, Vic. |
