Specifications
Pipe subsoil drain construction (F2)
Published: 2013
This specification refers to pipe subsoil drains including the construction of trenches, the supplying and laying of perforated pipes of the specified type and size, the jointing of the pipes, the supplying and compacting of approved backfilling materials and the construction of connecting and outlet drains. Subsoil drainage can improve the soil moisture relationship by keeping the ground water-table well beneath the paved surface.
Fence construction (F4 notes)
Published: 1975
These notes are for guidance in the preparation of specifications for fence construction. Since suitable fencing types vary from district to district and even from job to job, a standard specification is not applicable. Specification F1 gives requirements for temporary fencing associated with earthworks, but requirements for permanent fencing should be in accordance with the local standard.
Corrugated plastic pipe subsoil drain construction (F5)
Published: 2000
This specification and guidance notes refer to the use of perforated corrugated plastic pipe of up to 110mm nominal outside diameter in subsoil drains under light duty conditions, eg for use in agricultural land, playing fields and lightly loaded or load protected sections of the highway environment. The drains described in F5 may be used for road or civil engineering works not subjected to heavy vehicular traffic.
Support structures and foundations (ITS-01-05)
Published: 2011
This specification covers the minimum requirements for detailed design and construction of structures and their associated foundations for the NZ Transport Agency’s ITS equipment installation.
Variable message sign civil and structural works (ITS-06-01)
Published: 2011
This specification sets out the requirements for the supply and construction of the variable message sign field installation (VFI) civil and structural works.
Closed circuit television civil and structural works (ITS-07-01)
Published: 2011
This specification sets out the requirements for the supply and construction of the closed circuit television field installation civil and structural works.
W-section bridge guardrail (M17P)
Published: 1989
This specification covers the supply of steel and fabrication of all components for W-section bridge guardrail, excluding posts, post bolts and terminal fittings.
Road safety barrier systems (M23)
Published: 2009
This specification covers the requirements for road safety barrier systems used on state highways. This 2009 specification is currently under review. For further information, please contact julian.chisnall@nzta.govt.nz .
For further information refer to Technical Advice - road safety hardware .
Specification for lighting columns (M26)
Published: 2012
This specification replaces M19 which is now long out of date. It introduces to NZ the possible use of world best practice lighting columns including those known as passively safe or energy absorbing columns. Wide industry consultation has been undertaken and is reflected in the document. Current products compliant with the superseded M19 specification have been carried over in the new M26 specification. Local manufacturers and importers of lighting columns are required to seek inclusion of new products as 'type approved' for use on the state highway network in accordance with section 5 of the specification.
Performance based specification for traffic signs (P24)
Published: 2008
This specification and guidance notes set out the requirements for the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of permanently installed traffic signs used on the state highway network. Signs shall comply with the legal requirements for traffic signs in New Zealand and MOTSAM Part 1, excluding Section 1.11.1, Construction - General Requirements .
Standard for concrete weigh pits (S5P)
Published: 1987
This standard covers the construction of the concrete weigh pit and fabrication and assembly of the swing arm barrier. The notes cover the requirements for the construction of approaches and the concrete single axle weigh pit for use with Telub scales model 10T and 1203 on state highways.
Bridges and other significant highway structures inspection policy (S6)
Published: 2015
This policy document sets out the requirements for the inspection of bridges and other significant highway structures on the state highway network.
Guidelines/advice notes
Highway structures design guideHighway structures design guide (draft)
Published:20162015 (draft)
The Highway structures design guide sets out the NZ Transport Agency’s design requirements for all highway structures on the state highway network. It also sets out the Transport Agency’s design requirements for earthworks, including natural slopes, embankments and cuttings.
NZ Transport Agency State highway noise barrier design guide
Published: 2014
Noise barriers are probably the most widely recognised form of noise mitigation used by the Transport Agency. Noise barriers need to be considered in the context of providing effective noise relief, while also addressing issues of appearance, urban design, site constraints, maintenance (including whole-of-life costs), safety, graffiti, cost and sustainability. This guide has been produced to aid Transport Agency staff and contractors with the design, construction and maintenance of noise barriers.
RSMA compliance standard for traffic signs
Published: 2010 (by Road Safety Manufacturers Association)
The standard is endorsed by NZ Transport Agency as a means of compliance with P24 Performance based specification for traffic signs.
Bosspipe product and TNZ F/3 specification for pipe culvert construction (TM 1003)
Bosspipe product and TNZ F/2 specification for pipe subsoil drain construction (TM 1004)
Published: 2008
These memos provide advice on using Bosspipe as an alternative to materials in F2 and F3 specifications.
Traversable and mountable grates for precast concrete headwalls (TM 4006)
Published: 2008
This memo provides details of grates that are acceptable in principle for use with precast concrete headwalls on state highways to protect the headwalls and vehicle occupants from the effects of vehicle impact.
Provision of services on existing state highway structures (TM 4007)
Published: 2013
This memo provides requirements for the provision of services on existing state highway structures. These requirements are intended to assist utility operators to prepare suitable documentation for review by the NZ Transport Agency.
For further information contact bridgemanual@nzta.govt.nz .