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Coates Traffic Solutions is continuing to strengthen its position as a trusted partner to Australia’s Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) industry, with significant national investment in equipment, technology and capability designed to support safer, more efficient work zones across the country.
Operating across major infrastructure, roadworks, construction sites and public events, Coates delivers end‑to‑end traffic solutions backed by a specialist national team and one of the most extensive traffic management fleets in the market.
According to Jarrad Whitby, Group Manager – Coates Traffic Solutions, scale and responsiveness are critical in today’s operating environment.
“Traffic management plays a vital role in protecting workers, motorists and pedestrians, particularly as projects become more complex and schedules tighter,” Jarrad says. “Our focus is on providing safe, reliable and compliant solutions at scale, while continuing to invest in the equipment and expertise our customers need to deliver safely and efficiently.”
National availability and expanded fleet
A key development for Coates Traffic Solutions is the nationwide availability of temporary fencing, enabling consistent support for projects and events across metropolitan, regional and remote locations. This capability is particularly valuable for multi‑site projects, such as major sporting events delivered across multiple cities, with all installations completed in accordance with AS 4687:2022 and supported by experienced crews.
Combined with an extensive range of steel, concrete and plastic barriers, road plates, electronic traffic management equipment and signage, Coates offers a single‑provider solution for traffic control and site access needs.
This national footprint is supported by more than 145 branches across Australia, allowing rapid mobilisation of equipment and experienced teams to meet changing project demands.
“Being able to support customers consistently across jurisdictions is increasingly important,” Jarrad says.
“Our national network allows us to deploy equipment quickly, manage logistics efficiently and maintain high safety and compliance standards regardless of location.”
Investment in electronic and smart traffic management
Coates is also making significant investment in electronic traffic management equipment to upgrade its existing fleet, including portable traffic lights, Variable Message Signs (VMS), speed advisory signs and boom gates, with better integration with Smart Work Zone technologies.
“Electronic traffic management is becoming a key part of how risk is managed on busy worksites,” Jarrad says.
“By investing in modern, compliant electronic traffic management equipment, we’re helping customers improve safety outcomes while maintaining traffic flow and minimising disruption.”
Customers also benefit from the ability to self‑manage certain equipment functions, such as VMS programming, providing greater flexibility and responsiveness on site.
Agility to support major projects
Coates’ ability to invest quickly and respond at scale has proven critical on some of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects – including fast approval of $1 million capital investment to purchase additional steel road plates, delivering more than 670 to a customer’s site in just four weeks. Jarrad says the organisation’s financial strength and operational agility allow it to adapt rapidly to changing site requirements.
“Even with one of the largest traffic management fleets in Australia, we never stand still,” he says. “Our ability to invest in new equipment when demand shifts is a key part of supporting major projects and avoiding delays.”
This ongoing fleet investment ensures Coates’ customers have access to modern, compliant equipment designed to perform in high‑risk and high‑traffic environments.
End‑to‑end service and compliance focus
Beyond equipment hire, Coates Traffic Solutions provides end‑to‑end project support, including scoping, planning, transport, installation, demobilisation and post‑project review. Installation and removal services are delivered by accredited crews, ensuring alignment with Australian Standards and state‑based requirements.
With increasing regulatory scrutiny and community expectations around safety, Jarrad says compliance remains central to the company’s approach.
“Our role is not just to supply equipment, but to help customers implement traffic management solutions that are safe, compliant and practical,” he says. “That’s where experience and strong partnerships with contractors, councils and authorities really matter.”
Supporting a safer industry
As the TTM industry continues to evolve, Coates remains focused on collaboration, innovation and investment to support safer outcomes for workers and road users alike.
“Traffic management is a shared responsibility,” Jarrad says. “By working closely with our customers and industry partners, we’re committed to raising standards and supporting the delivery of safer, more efficient projects across Australia.”
To connect with the Coates Traffic Solutions team, email traffic@coates.com.au or call 13 15 52
