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#19-16 Electrical issues identified in signal controllers

Published: | Category: Technical advice note | Audiences: Road traffic engineers & consultants, Roading contractors

This notice advises that the NZ Transport Agency has recently become aware of electrical issues in some of the traffic signals controllers, managed within one of our maintenance contracts. 

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Purpose

This notice advises that the NZ Transport Agency has recently become aware of electrical issues in some of the traffic signals controllers, managed within one of our maintenance contracts. These issues mean there is a possibility that some aspects of traffic control boxes are electrically unsafe.

The Transport Agency is addressing this issue however, it is important that all safety procedures and necessary precautions are taken by authorised workers accessing controllers for inspection, maintenance or repair purposes. 

Additionally, the Transport Agency requests that any anomalies or potential risks are reported to the relevant Transport Operation Centre immediately.

 

Publication details

Author: NZ Transport Agency
Published: December 2019
Version: 1

Further information

If you have any questions or information, please contact the Senior Manager Journey Management Centre, Neil Walker at neil.walker@nzta.govt.nz

 

[signed]

David Darwin