Water Over Road TM3-21A (600x600mm) corflute sign panel displays a WATER OVER ROAD message on a yellow retroreflective background. It is used in temporary traffic management setups to provide road condition warning information where water is present over a road surface that remains trafficable with care.

The signface layout, legend and colours follow the applicable AS 1743:2023 signface design for the TM3-21A code. This standard-listed TM Series road condition warning 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 from 6mm UV stabilised corflute using Class 400T retroreflective yellow sheeting with opaque black printing. The black WATER OVER ROAD legend and yellow retroreflective background support road condition warning messaging where this panel is specified.

This 600x600mm corflute sign panel is compatible with Multi-Message Sign Frame No. 1 arrangements where the frame configuration accepts 600x600mm 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, subject to the required frame setup and site arrangement.

In practical use, this panel may be used for road condition warning arrangements, water over road conditions, heavy rain events, localised surface water, drainage overflow, low-lying road sections, council maintenance works, emergency response works, road maintenance, civil works and other temporary traffic management layouts where water is present over a trafficable road surface.

Where specified for the traffic control arrangement, related panels may include Road Work Ahead TM1-1A, Changed Traffic Conditions TM2-44A, Reduce Speed, Slippery Road TM3-3A, Traffic Hazard, Prepare To Stop TM1-18A, Prepare To Stop TM1-18B, Traffic Controller, Lane Closed, Merge, Detour, directional panels or other suitable supplementary context panels.

This panel provides road condition warning information only. Placement, visibility, display timing and any supporting controls should suit the road condition, traffic environment, site conditions and relevant authority requirements.

Water Over Road TM3-21A FAQs

What is the Water Over Road TM3-21A sign used for?

This panel is used to provide road condition warning information where water is present over a road surface that remains trafficable with care and where this sign is specified as part of the traffic control arrangement.

Is TM3-21A a national sign code?

Yes. TM3-21A is the verified national sign code supplied for this Water Over Road sign panel.

What signface design does this panel follow?

The signface layout, legend and colours follow the applicable AS 1743:2023 signface design for the TM3-21A code. This wording refers to signface design only and does not determine site suitability, road authority approval or TMP/TGS compliance.

Is this sign for roads that are still trafficable with care?

Yes. The supplied deployment context states that the Water Over Road sign is used where the road is trafficable with care although there is water over the road. It should not be treated as a road closure sign or as confirmation that a road is suitable for every vehicle or condition.

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.

What does the VicRoads TM2-V13 reference mean?

VicRoads Sign Code TM2-V13 and Drawing No. 541466 are supplied as state / 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 does the QLD MUTCD TC1466 reference mean?

QLD MUTCD Sign Code TC1466 is supplied as a Queensland state identification reference only. It should not be treated as a national code, road authority approval claim, mandatory use requirement or confirmation of site suitability.

What material is this sign panel made from?

This sign panel is manufactured from 6mm UV stabilised corflute for lightweight temporary traffic sign use.

Will this panel fit a Multi-Message Sign Frame No. 1?

Yes, where specified. This 600x600mm panel is suitable for compatible Multi-Message Sign Frame No. 1 arrangements where 600x600mm panels are used and the overall frame arrangement is suitable for the applicable temporary traffic management setup.

Does this panel make a road safe to travel through by itself?

No. This panel provides road condition warning information only. It does not make a road safe to travel through, confirm suitability for all vehicles or conditions, authorise travel through water, create site compliance, create TMP validity, create TGS validity, provide authority approval or create an approved traffic management arrangement by itself.

Is this a Road Closed or flood closure sign?

No. This panel should not be treated as a Road Closed sign, flood closure sign or impassable road warning. The supplied deployment context is for water over a road surface that remains trafficable with care. If the road is not trafficable or requires closure, the required signs and controls should be determined under the applicable TMP, TGS, road condition arrangement, site conditions and relevant authority requirements.

What other panels may be used with this panel?

Where specified for the traffic control arrangement, related panels may include Road Work Ahead, Changed Traffic Conditions, Reduce Speed, Slippery Road, Traffic Hazard, Prepare To Stop TM1-18A, Prepare To Stop TM1-18B, Traffic Controller, Lane Closed, Merge, Detour, directional panels or other suitable supplementary context panels. Final use should match the applicable TMP, TGS, road condition arrangement, traffic control arrangement, site conditions, project requirements and relevant authority requirements.

How should this sign be placed?

This sign should be placed where it gives suitable advance warning of water over a trafficable road surface. Placement, visibility, display timing and any supporting controls should suit the road condition, traffic environment, site conditions and relevant authority requirements.