Traffic Cones & Barriers

Traffic Cones and Barriers for Australian Worksite and Traffic Management

Traffic cones, barriers, and barricades cordon off work zones, redirect pedestrian and vehicle traffic, and mark hazards on construction sites, roadworks, and temporary work areas. For Australian construction contractors, traffic management teams, and emergency response, the right traffic management equipment matched to the work zone is essential for site safety and code compliance. AIMS Industrial supplies traffic cones and barriers across the formats Australian customers actually use.

The traffic management types we stock

• Standard traffic cones — orange PVC or rubber cones in heights 450mm, 700mm, and 900mm
• Reflective traffic cones — cones with reflective collar bands for night-time visibility
• Barricades and water-fillable barriers — heavier barriers for longer-duration work zones
• Crowd-control barriers — pedestrian-only barriers for events and public-area cordoning
• Witches hats and witches caps — alternative cone designs for specific applications
• Cone bars and barrier connectors — for joining cones into continuous barrier lines
• Traffic management signs — directional and warning signage matched to the cones

Where traffic cones and barriers earn their place

• Construction site cordoning — marking work zones, excavations, and hazard areas
• Roadworks and traffic management — directing vehicle traffic around work zones
• Workplace traffic separation — separating pedestrian and forklift traffic in warehouses
• Event and crowd management — directing pedestrian flow at events and venues
• Emergency response — temporary cordoning of accident scenes and hazards
• Parking and access control — reserving spaces, blocking entries, marking restricted areas

Cone height and visibility

Traffic cone height should match the visibility requirement of the work zone:

• 450mm cones — light-duty work zones, indoor use, low-speed traffic areas
• 700mm cones — general construction site cordoning
• 900mm cones — roadworks and high-speed traffic environments

For night-time and low-light work, cones with reflective collar bands or fully-reflective sleeves significantly improve visibility. For sustained work zones in challenging conditions, higher-visibility barricades or water-fillable barriers replace cones.

Compliance and traffic management

Australian road traffic management is governed by AS 1742 (Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices) and state-specific traffic management codes. For roadworks on public roads, traffic management plans (TMPs) prepared by accredited traffic management contractors are typically required. For private worksites and internal traffic management, the Workplace Health and Safety Act applies — traffic management is part of the broader hazard control program. Cone and barrier selection should match the specific compliance requirement.

Brands and pack quantities

Traffic cones and barriers are stocked from quality manufacturers covering the standard heights and configurations. Bulk packs are available for fitout and large worksite use; individual cones are stocked for service and small-site use.

Companion ranges at AIMS

Traffic cones and barriers sit alongside our broader safety and identification range — see safety barrier reels, safety signs, reflective tape, and hi-vis vests for the related products.

Need help speccing traffic management equipment for a worksite or specific compliance requirement? contact our team — we'll match cone height, barrier type, and quantity to the work.