Traffic Management Incursions
A key Highways England objective is to improve safety so that no one is harmed when travelling or working on the strategic road network. The Incursions Working Group’s primary focus is to take action to minimise the risk of incursions and as part of this work the group has been studying data on the rate of incursions to help inform their work and in particular identify root causes. Current data on AIRSweb (the Highways England accident reporting data base) indicates that in 2015 there were 365 vehicle incursions into road works. In 2016 this number increased to over 900 incursions. This could be in part, due to better reporting and recording on AIRSweb but it is recognised by all that these numbers represent the tip of the iceberg. The group continues to promote the prompt and accurate reporting of incursions first of all by the workforce to their supervisors and managers and then by the Health & Safety Teams working on Highways England contracts and project onto AIRSweb. Guidance is available in the AIRSweb section of this website for users with regards to the proper recording of incursions and the fields on the system which must be completed. It is also important that the data collected via this platform is shared with the widest possible audience of stakeholders. Data is now available on a spread sheet for the period of January 2016 to February 2017. It is organised to enable filtering on different areas and shows detail of why the incursion occurred.
A key Highways England objective is to improve safety so that no one is harmed when travelling or working on the strategic road network. The Incursions Working Group’s primary focus is to take action to minimise the risk of incursions and as part of this work the group has been studying data on the rate of incursions to help inform their work and in particular identify root causes. Current data on AIRSweb (the Highways England accident reporting data base) indicates that in 2015 there were 365 vehicle incursions into road works. In 2016 this number increased to over 900 incursions. This could be in part, due to better reporting and recording on AIRSweb but it is recognised by all that these numbers represent the tip of the iceberg. The group continues to promote the prompt and accurate reporting of incursions first of all by the workforce to their supervisors and managers and then by the Health & Safety Teams working on Highways England contracts and project onto AIRSweb. Guidance is available in the AIRSweb section of this website for users with regards to the proper recording of incursions and the fields on the system which must be completed. It is also important that the data collected via this platform is shared with the widest possible audience of stakeholders. Data is now available on a spread sheet for the period of January 2016 to February 2017. It is organised to enable filtering on different areas and shows detail of why the incursion occurred.
Incursions In To Roadworks Training Videos
Vehicle incursions are one of the most common hazards faced by our roadworkers, on average 300 incursions are reported per month and the potential for multiple injuries or fatalities makes it a high risk.
There are many different threat lines to an incursion occurring, the industry has collaborated on a series of preventative and mitigative controls as detailed in Raising The Bar 27 Managing Temporary Traffic Management Incursions;
Vehicle incursions are one of the most common hazards faced by our roadworkers, on average 300 incursions are reported per month and the potential for multiple injuries or fatalities makes it a high risk.
There are many different threat lines to an incursion occurring, the industry has collaborated on a series of preventative and mitigative controls as detailed in Raising The Bar 27 Managing Temporary Traffic Management Incursions;
| b27_managing_temporary_traffic_management_incursions_oct_2020.pdf |
In collaboration with 18 highways businesses, a series of 13 short films produced by members of the national incursions working group. Aimed at our designers, managers and traffic management operatives, these films provide guidance on how to design, plan and install effective control measures, technology which is available, and how to report an incursion. These films are designed to be used within training, and in briefings at the start of shifts to help keep the everyone on site safe from incursions.
We are expecting through the application of this learning that the number of incursion reports will go up as workers realise that incursions are not acceptable, then to decrease as implementation of controls, awareness and enforcement action starts to take effect.
Links to RtB27 - Managing temporary traffic management incursions films:
‘I am doing my bit to make the roads safer and better for everyone. Please do your bit too, so we all get home safe and well.’
James Bird ¦ Senior SHE Manager ¦ Kier strategic highways
We are expecting through the application of this learning that the number of incursion reports will go up as workers realise that incursions are not acceptable, then to decrease as implementation of controls, awareness and enforcement action starts to take effect.
Links to RtB27 - Managing temporary traffic management incursions films:
- Definition of an Incursion
- Assess the location
- Implement a Traffic Management Design
- Use of Airlock system
- Slip Road Closures
- Following in Incursions
- Informing the Motorist
- Site Inspections
- Incursions resulting from Breakdown & Accidents
- Engaging with Members of the Public
- Importance of Reporting Incursions
- Use of Deterrents
- Incursion Data Monitoring
‘I am doing my bit to make the roads safer and better for everyone. Please do your bit too, so we all get home safe and well.’
James Bird ¦ Senior SHE Manager ¦ Kier strategic highways
Road Worker Safety Video - #RespectOurRoadworkers, let’s get them home safe and well
A short video LINK has been produced to educate the public that driving into roadworks puts construction and maintenance workers at risk and that they should abide by roadwork markings.
The video has been made and funded by 18 members of Highways England’s supply chain, who are credited at the end of the film. The video shows the danger of incursions and highlights that the people working behind road cones have as much right to get home safe and well as everyone else.
This video will coincide with a series of 13 short films produced by members of the national incursions working group. These short films aim to educate construction and maintenance workers about what to do if someone drives (or walks) into works. These videos are designed to be used in training, and in briefings at the start of shifts to help keep the people on site safe from incursions.
A short video LINK has been produced to educate the public that driving into roadworks puts construction and maintenance workers at risk and that they should abide by roadwork markings.
The video has been made and funded by 18 members of Highways England’s supply chain, who are credited at the end of the film. The video shows the danger of incursions and highlights that the people working behind road cones have as much right to get home safe and well as everyone else.
This video will coincide with a series of 13 short films produced by members of the national incursions working group. These short films aim to educate construction and maintenance workers about what to do if someone drives (or walks) into works. These videos are designed to be used in training, and in briefings at the start of shifts to help keep the people on site safe from incursions.
Incursions Update - December 2020
Incursions update - December 2020 (Report produced from Airsweb figures exported on WD2)
Top 3 summary of incursion recorded in December 2020
Overall in December 2020, incursions to seek benefit was ranked first with 47 followed by driver confused as second with 24 instances and third was breach of rolling roadblocks with 14 instances recorded [excluding breakdowns type incursions within roadworks which was also 11].
Overall, the highest numbers of incursions in December 2020 were recorded on the following projects / area;
- DBFO - M25 (Area 5) recorded a total of 21 incursions, with 18 instances to seeking benefit, 2 instances of seeking information and 1 of driver confusion
- Area 9 as a whole recorded a total of 9 incursions, with 4 instances seeking benefit, 3 instances of driver confused type incursions and 1 of each of breakdown / follow in type incursions
- MP-0207 - A19 Norton to Wynyard recorded a total of 5 incursions, with 2 instances of driver confused type incursions, 1 instances of seeking information, 1 follow in type incursion and 1 as a result of an accident
- MP-0280 - M40/M42 Interchange recorded a total of 5 incursions, with 2 instances to seeking benefit, 2 follow in type incursions and 1 as a result of a breakdown
Projects which have seen an increase in the number of incursions from previous month are:
Concerns:
IPV Strike
No IPV strike has been recorded in December 2020
NOTE: if you are aware of any IPV strikes which have not been reported PLEASE INFORM ME and I will update the report.
Nick.Nandhra@highwaysengland.co.uk
Incursions update - December 2020 (Report produced from Airsweb figures exported on WD2)
- Total number of incursions recorded (since 2017) is 7026
- Total number of incursions recorded in December 2020 is 111
- Total number of incursions recorded with coordinates in December 2020 is 111 (100%)
Top 3 summary of incursion recorded in December 2020
Overall in December 2020, incursions to seek benefit was ranked first with 47 followed by driver confused as second with 24 instances and third was breach of rolling roadblocks with 14 instances recorded [excluding breakdowns type incursions within roadworks which was also 11].
- Within Major Projects [and excluding incursions as a result of breakdown which were 7], there were 6 instances of seek benefit incursions, 6 of driver confused with 3 instances of follow in type incursions, 2 as a result of an accident & 1 to seek information.
- Within the Operations Directorate incl DBFO’s [and excluding incursions as a result of breakdown which were 3], seeking benefit was the greatest with 32 incursions, followed by 8 driver confused incursions, 2 instances to seek information, 2 as a result of an accident & 1 follow in type incursion.
- Our Traffic Officers recorded 14 instances of rolling roadblocks being breached, with 10 instances of driver confused type incursions and 8 instances to seeking benefit. There were also 1 breakdown type incursions and 1 as a result of an accident recorded.
Overall, the highest numbers of incursions in December 2020 were recorded on the following projects / area;
- DBFO - M25 (Area 5) recorded a total of 21 incursions, with 18 instances to seeking benefit, 2 instances of seeking information and 1 of driver confusion
- Area 9 as a whole recorded a total of 9 incursions, with 4 instances seeking benefit, 3 instances of driver confused type incursions and 1 of each of breakdown / follow in type incursions
- MP-0207 - A19 Norton to Wynyard recorded a total of 5 incursions, with 2 instances of driver confused type incursions, 1 instances of seeking information, 1 follow in type incursion and 1 as a result of an accident
- MP-0280 - M40/M42 Interchange recorded a total of 5 incursions, with 2 instances to seeking benefit, 2 follow in type incursions and 1 as a result of a breakdown
Projects which have seen an increase in the number of incursions from previous month are:
- DBFO - M25 (Area 5) recorded a slight increase in the number of seeking benefit type incursions from 14 in November to 18 in December.
Concerns:
- MP-0169 - M27 J4-11 a total of 53 historical incursions records from July and September have been added in December; 25 of which relate to breakdowns, 14 due to driver confusion, 7 as a result of an accident, 5 to seek benefit and 2 follow in type incursions. It should be noted that this was expected as the project has been catching up with data entry.
- No other project has uploaded historical incursion records in December.
IPV Strike
No IPV strike has been recorded in December 2020
NOTE: if you are aware of any IPV strikes which have not been reported PLEASE INFORM ME and I will update the report.
Nick.Nandhra@highwaysengland.co.uk
Resources
1) - Raising The Bar 27, B27 Managing TTM Incursions Oct 2020
1) - Raising The Bar 27, B27 Managing TTM Incursions Oct 2020
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2) Traffic Management Incursion Data (Use Firefox browser on HE computers)
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3) Intellicone Developments - Presented by Highways Resource Solutions
| hrs_technology_platform___solutions_overview_hub_presentation.pdf |
4) Airsweb TM Incursion Reporting Guidance
| incursion_guidance_on_airsweb.pdf |