Our Services

Event Traffic
Management

Event traffic management keeps participants, spectators and road users safe when an event affects the road network. Men at Work plans and staffs road closures, detours and pedestrian management for sporting events, parades, markets and festivals, working with councils on approvals from five branches across the South Island and lower North Island.

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What's Included

Event Traffic Management From Men at Work

Event traffic management plans

We work to any approved event TMP. If you need one, MW Training & Planning can design it to suit the route, venue and expected numbers.

Road closures and detours

Closure points, detour signage and controlled access for residents and emergency services.

Pedestrian management

Safe crossing points and separation between people and traffic around the event.

Event day crews

Qualified traffic controllers and an STMS on site for setup, the event itself and pack down.

Parking and access routes

Directing vehicles into event parking and keeping access routes clear for residents, emergency services and deliveries.

Event approvals

When MW Training & Planning designs your event TMP, they lodge it with the road controlling authority on your behalf.

How It Works

From Enquiry to Site

  1. Get in touch early

    Event road closures usually need council approval, so contact us as soon as your date and route are set.

  2. Plan and approvals

    We agree the closures and detours and confirm the event TMP, either yours or one MW Training & Planning designs and lodges for approval on your behalf.

  3. Event day

    Our crew sets up before the event, manages traffic and pedestrians throughout, and adjusts as needed.

  4. Pack down and reopen

    We remove all equipment and reopen the roads as soon as the event finishes.

Where We Work

Available From All Five Branches

Nelson750 Lower Queen St, RichmondTraffic management NelsonBlenheim7 Freswick St, Blenheim CentralTraffic management BlenheimWellington23 Meachen St, SeaviewTraffic management WellingtonChristchurch25 Blakes Rd, BelfastTraffic management ChristchurchTimaru83 Meadows Rd, WashdykeTraffic management Timaru
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

How far ahead should I book traffic management for an event?

As early as you can. Road closures for events usually need council approval, and lead times vary by council, so contact us when your date is set.

Do I need a road closure for my event?

Not always. Some events can run with lane closures, stop/go or pedestrian control instead of a full closure. We'll recommend the simplest safe option for your route.

Do you look after small community events?

Yes. We provide traffic management for events of all sizes, from local fun runs and markets to large festivals.

Which areas do you cover?

Our five branches cover Canterbury, South Canterbury, Nelson and Tasman, Marlborough, and the Wellington region.

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Tell us about your project and your nearest branch will come back to you with a plan and an estimate.

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