Conducting works or events within the road reserve

There are several permissions and fees for conducting works or events within the arterial road reserve. See which ones may apply to you.

Freeways and arterial roads

VicRoads is the coordinating road authority for all arterial roads and freeways that are not privately owned in Victoria.

Practical guidance for conducting, or proposing to conduct, any works on roads in Victoria.

You will need to apply for consent to conduct works on an arterial road or freeway.

You will need to apply for a MoA if you need to manage traffic and install temporary traffic control devices at a worksite or an event.

Private parties wanting to occupy space on the road may need to pay a Road Occupation Charge.

Non-road activities such as a street fair, a cycling event or fun runs and filming undertaken on arterial roads require a permit.

With construction booming in Victoria, the need for highly skilled, professional traffic management operators has never been more critical.

The Department of Transport is currently developing a new accreditation program for traffic management companies. More information coming soon.

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