What are blocking incidents?

Blocking incidents refer to situations where vehicles obstruct the roadway, significantly impacting traffic flow. These incidents can include collisions, disabled vehicles, or any other circumstances that impede the movement of traffic. When an obstruction occurs, it often leads to congestion or even complete standstill conditions behind the blockage, requiring timely intervention to clear the roadway and restore normal traffic operations.

This definition emphasizes the critical role that blocking incidents play in traffic management and incident response, as they necessitate quick action from traffic management teams to minimize delays and enhance safety for both motorists and responders.

Other types of incidents, such as minor breakdowns or those that attract public attention, do not necessarily result in the same level of obstruction to the roadway and therefore do not fit the definition of blocking incidents as clearly as situations involving roadway obstruction.