Film Locations Glossary
Road closure
What is a road closure?
Also called street closure, or full closure.
A road closure is the permitted removal of a public road from traffic for filming, requiring a traffic management plan, signage, diversions, certified personnel, and usually police support.
Approval sits with the roads or transport authority and takes considerably longer than a standard film permit. Closures are commonly restricted to off-peak windows, so the shooting hours are set by the traffic plan rather than by the schedule.
Example
A full closure needs a traffic management plan, diversion signage, certified personnel, and police support, approved by the transport authority weeks ahead and restricted to a 10am to 3pm off-peak window. The shooting hours are set by the traffic plan.
Figures are illustrative, chosen to show the mechanics rather than to quote market rates.
Where you'll see it
Approved by the roads or transport authority, on a considerably longer timeline than a film permit.
Common mistake
Planning shooting hours before the traffic plan is approved. Closures are usually restricted to off-peak windows, and those windows define the day.
Related questions
- What does a road closure require?
- A traffic management plan, diversion signage, certified personnel, police support, and approval from the roads or transport authority weeks ahead.
- How long does a road closure take to approve?
- Considerably longer than a standard film permit, because the traffic authority, police, and often public consultation are all involved.