Detour Ahead TM1-6B (1200x300mm) corflute sign panel displays a DETOUR AHEAD advance warning message for temporary traffic management arrangements where a detour bypasses a section of normal roadway that is not trafficable, unavailable or where work is being carried out.

The signface layout, legend and colours follow the applicable AS 1743:2023 signface design for TM1-6B. This standard-listed advance warning TM Series temporary traffic management sign panel is supplied as a modular corflute panel for use with compatible temporary roadwork sign frame systems.

UAGS temporary traffic sign corflute panels are manufactured on 6mm UV stabilised corflute using Class 400T retroreflective yellow sheeting. The black uppercase DETOUR AHEAD legend, black border and yellow retroreflective background support use in temporary traffic management environments where this advance warning message is specified.

This 1200x300mm corflute sign panel is designed to slide into compatible temporary roadwork sign frames, including suitable 1200x300mm Double-Sided Traffic Sign Frame Type 4 arrangements and suitable Multi-Message Sign Frame No. 1 arrangements where the frame accepts a 1200x300mm corflute panel.

This panel may be used in roadwork, road closure, detour, changed traffic condition, temporary traffic routing, worksite access, lane closure and civil works arrangements where the message is specified by the applicable TMP, TGS, project requirements, site traffic management arrangement, facility requirements or relevant authority requirements. The detour may route traffic via other roads, streets or a temporary side track where specified by the applicable arrangement.

TM1-6B provides advance warning of a detour ahead. It should be distinguished from directional detour marker panels such as Detour Left TM5-1B(L), Detour Right TM5-1B(R) or Detour Straight TM5-1B(S), which use a DETOUR legend with an arrow to indicate route direction where specified.

As an advance warning panel, it may form part of a broader temporary traffic management arrangement with logically related signs and devices such as Road Work Ahead, Road Closed Ahead, Road Closed, directional detour panels, Local Traffic Only, No Through Road, Lane Closed, speed limit panels, cones, bollards, barriers, delineation devices, traffic controllers or portable traffic signals where specified. It should not be treated as creating, authorising or approving a detour arrangement by itself.

Selection, placement, panel arrangement and use remain subject to the applicable TMP, TGS, project requirements, site traffic management arrangement, facility requirements, site conditions and relevant authority requirements.

Detour Ahead TM1-6B FAQs

What is the Detour Ahead TM1-6B panel used for?

This panel displays a DETOUR AHEAD advance warning message for temporary traffic management arrangements where road users need advance notice that a detour is ahead.

Does this panel create or authorise a detour?

No. This panel does not create, authorise, approve or make a detour arrangement compliant by itself. It may form part of a broader temporary traffic management arrangement where a detour message is specified by the applicable TMP, TGS, site arrangement, project requirements, site conditions or relevant authority requirements.

Is this a regulatory sign panel?

No. This product should not be described as a regulatory sign panel. It is a standard-listed advance warning TM Series temporary traffic management sign panel with the TM1-6B signface design.

How is Detour Ahead different from directional detour panels?

TM1-6B provides advance warning that a detour is ahead. Directional detour panels such as Detour Straight TM5-1B(S), Detour Left TM5-1B(L) and Detour Right TM5-1B(R) use a DETOUR legend with an arrow to indicate the route direction motorists should follow where specified.

What signface design does this panel follow?

The signface layout, legend and colours follow the applicable AS 1743:2023 signface design for TM1-6B. TM1-V6 and VicRoads Drawing No. 541516 are supplied as state or legacy references only and are not road authority approval claims.

What reflective sheeting is used?

This panel uses Class 400T retroreflective yellow sheeting. Reflective wording relates to the supplied signface material only. Selection and use remain subject to the applicable TMP, TGS, site conditions and project requirements.

Which frames is this panel compatible with?

This 1200x300mm corflute panel is designed to slide into compatible temporary roadwork sign frames, including suitable 1200x300mm Double-Sided Traffic Sign Frame Type 4 arrangements and suitable Multi-Message Sign Frame No. 1 arrangements where the frame accepts a 1200x300mm corflute panel. Frame slot size, panel arrangement and deployment requirements should be confirmed before use.

Can this panel be used with other signs or site controls?

It may be used with logically related temporary traffic management signs and devices such as Road Work Ahead, Road Closed Ahead, Road Closed, Detour Left, Detour Right, Detour Straight, Local Traffic Only, No Through Road, Lane Closed, speed limit panels, cones, bollards, barriers, delineation devices, traffic controllers, portable traffic signals or other site controls where specified by the applicable TMP, TGS, site arrangement, project requirements, site conditions or relevant authority requirements.