Road Closed Ahead TM1-43A (600x600mm) corflute sign panel displays a ROAD CLOSED AHEAD warning message on a yellow retroreflective background. It is used in temporary traffic management setups where road users need advance warning of an upcoming road closure.

The signface layout, legend and colours follow the applicable AS 1743:2023 signface design for the TM1-43A code. This standard-listed TM Series road closure advance warning 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 from 6mm UV stabilised corflute using Class 400T retroreflective yellow sheeting with opaque black printing. The black uppercase ROAD CLOSED AHEAD legend, black border and yellow retroreflective background support clear advance road closure warning where this panel is specified.

This 600x600mm corflute sign panel is designed for use with compatible Multi-Message Sign Frame No. 1 arrangements where the frame configuration accepts 600x600mm corflute panels and the overall sign arrangement is suitable. It may also be used with other suitable temporary roadwork sign frame systems that accept 600x600mm corflute panels.

In practical use, this panel may be used for road resurfacing, bridge repairs, planned road closures, detours, flood response, emergency works, public events, utility works, civil works, pavement works, traffic switches and access restriction arrangements where advance warning of a road closure is specified as part of the site arrangement.

Where specified for the site arrangement, related panels may include Road Closed, Detour Ahead, Detour, directional detour arrow panels, Prepare To Stop, Traffic Controller Ahead, Changed Traffic Conditions, Reduce Speed, Local Traffic Only, On Side Road or suitable supplementary context panels.

This panel provides road closure advance warning or site awareness information only. It does not create, authorise or legally enforce a road closure, access restriction, detour, traffic control arrangement, site compliance, TMP validity, TGS validity or approved traffic management arrangement by itself. Selection, placement, panel pairing, visibility, frame arrangement and use remain subject to the applicable TMP, TGS, road closure arrangement, detour arrangement, traffic control arrangement, site arrangement, project requirements, site conditions and relevant authority requirements.

Road Closed Ahead TM1-43A FAQs

What is the Road Closed Ahead TM1-43A panel used for?

This panel is used to provide advance warning of an upcoming road closure where this warning is specified as part of a temporary traffic management, road closure, detour, event or emergency response arrangement.

Is this a standard-listed TM Series sign panel?

Yes. TM1-43A is supplied as the national code for this Road Closed Ahead sign panel. The signface layout, legend and colours follow the applicable AS 1743:2023 signface design for TM1-43A.

What do the QLD MUTCD TC1803 and SA DTI T1-SA134M references mean?

QLD MUTCD Sign Code TC1803 and SA DTI Sign No. T1-SA134M are supplied as state or legacy identification references only. They should not be treated as national codes, road authority approval claims, mandatory use requirements or confirmation of site suitability.

What signface design does this panel follow?

The signface layout, legend and colours follow the applicable AS 1743:2023 signface design for TM1-43A. This wording refers to signface design only and does not determine site suitability, road authority approval or TMP/TGS compliance.

Is this a regulatory sign?

No. This product should not be described as a regulatory sign. It is supplied as a standard-listed temporary traffic management road closure advance warning sign panel with the TM1-43A signface design.

Does this panel create a lawful road closure by itself?

No. This panel does not create, authorise or legally enforce a road closure, access restriction, detour or traffic control arrangement by itself. It provides advance warning information as one component within a broader temporary traffic management arrangement.

Does this panel guarantee the road ahead is closed?

No. This panel does not guarantee that the road ahead is closed in every use case. The actual closure condition, access restrictions and detour arrangement must match the applicable TMP, TGS, site arrangement, project requirements, site conditions and relevant authority requirements.

What reflective sheeting is used?

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

Which frames is this 600x600mm panel compatible with?

This 600x600mm corflute panel is designed for use with compatible Multi-Message Sign Frame No. 1 arrangements where the frame configuration accepts 600x600mm corflute panels and the overall sign arrangement is suitable. It may also be used with other suitable temporary roadwork sign frame systems that accept 600x600mm corflute panels.

Can this panel be used in a Multi-Message Sign Frame No. 1?

Yes, where specified. It may be used in compatible Multi-Message Sign Frame No. 1 arrangements where the frame accepts 600x600mm corflute panels and the overall road closure or detour sign arrangement is suitable for the applicable temporary traffic management setup.

Can this panel be used with Detour Ahead or Detour Left panels?

Yes, where specified. It may form part of a broader temporary traffic management arrangement with related panels such as Detour Ahead, Detour Left, Detour Right, Road Closed, directional detour arrow panels, Prepare To Stop, Traffic Controller Ahead, Changed Traffic Conditions, Reduce Speed, Local Traffic Only, On Side Road or suitable supplementary context panels. Final use should match the applicable TMP, TGS, road closure arrangement, detour arrangement, traffic control arrangement, site arrangement, project requirements and site conditions.

Can this panel be used for roadworks, flood response or public events?

Yes, where specified. It may be used for road resurfacing, bridge repairs, planned road closures, detours, flood response, emergency works, public events, utility works, civil works, pavement works, traffic switches and access restriction arrangements where advance warning of a road closure is specified as part of the site arrangement.

Does this panel create a compliant traffic control arrangement by itself?

No. This panel does not create site compliance, TMP validity, TGS validity, authority approval or an approved traffic management arrangement by itself. It is one component within a broader temporary traffic management arrangement.

Does this panel replace Road Closed signs, barriers, detour signs or traffic controllers?

No. This panel does not replace Road Closed signs, closure barriers, detour signs, directional arrows, speed signs, cones, bollards, barricades, delineation, traffic controllers, emergency controls or other required temporary traffic control devices where those are required.

Should placement be checked against the TMP, TGS or road closure arrangement?

Yes. Selection, placement, panel pairing, visibility, frame arrangement and use should be checked against the applicable TMP, TGS, road closure arrangement, detour arrangement, traffic control arrangement, site arrangement, project requirements, site conditions and relevant authority requirements before use.