Other matters requiring approval
The department regulates and approves other activities under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 (the Act), such as works that may interfere with the operation of a road, railway or busway, including the construction of advertising or tourist signs. It may be necessary to obtain a permit or approval for any of the following activities.
Special events management
To run an event in Queensland, event organisers must obtain written approval from the Queensland Police Service and the public authorities responsible for the roads the event may affect with road closures or reduced speed limits.
If the event is affecting local roads, this will mean seeking consent from the relevant local authority or Council.
If the event affects a state-controlled road, or has significant effects on adjoining state-controlled roads, Transport and Main Roads' approval is required.
More information is available on the Traffic Management at Special Events page.
Activities, structures and things in the road corridor
Any activity, structure or thing undertaken or located within the boundaries of a state-controlled road requires approval unless specifically exempt. This is a legislative requirement under section 50 of the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994.
Approval for most activities, structures and things is a Road Corridor Permit.
Examples of activities, structures or things, referred to as ancillary works and encroachments (AWEs), include:
- beehives
- roadside vending
- footpath dining
- drones
- advertising devices
- pipes
- cables
- channels
- dams
- planting/removing trees
- burning off
- fences
- awnings
- monuments
- stock activities (when not on a stock route).
Please contact your local Transport and Main Roads office if you have any questions.
Tourist and service signs
Tourist signs display location details and information about tourist attractions. Service signs identify amenities available along the route including accommodation. Approval to install a sign can be made by completing the relevant form and lodging it with the local Transport and Main Roads office.
Railway works approval
As per section 255 of the Act, applicants wishing to undertake works in a railway corridor must seek the relevant railway manager’s written approval unless permitted under another Act. For more information, please contact the applicable railway manager:
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026