A traffic control plan (TCP) is a document that outlines the steps necessary to

manage and control traffic in a workplace. The plan includes a section on emergency
procedures, as well as how to deal with incidents or accidents that occur. A
traffic control plan can also be a diagram or layout plan illustrating the
arrangement of signage and devices used to manage traffic at your worksite. It is
an important tool that helps traffic controllers safely and efficiently direct
traffic around construction zones, temporary road closures, and other potential
hazards. TCP also allows for allocating traffic control and information measures in
response to a particular, pre-defined scenario.

There are a variety of traffic control plans that are used to help regulate the
flow of traffic and keep motorists safe. The typical traffic controls include:

Give way signs: to indicate who has the right of way

Signages: used to warn motorists of potential hazards ahead
Speed limits: sets the maximum speed that vehicles are allowed to travel to ensure
that vehicles are travelling at a safe speed
Traffic cones: used to direct traffic around a construction site or other hazard
Barricades: used to block off an area entirely
Traffic controllers: used with other traffic controls, such as signs and cones, to
help direct motorists safely through an area.
Roundabouts: to regulate the flow of traffic
Traffic lights: to control the sequence of traffic flow
One-way streets: to restrict the direction of traffic flow
Pedestrian crossings: to provide safe crossing points for road users