Traffic management costs: the multiplier nobody budgets for
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On paper, a quick patch looks cheap. In reality, traffic management often becomes the true cost driver: planning, mobilisation, setup, dwell time and clearance.
Why TM dominates cost
- Setup time can exceed repair time.
- Repeat exposure multiplies safety risk.
- Network downtime rises with each intervention.
If a longer-life treatment cuts repeat visits, it can cut TM cost more than it changes material cost.