Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Northumberland · England
Traffic management in Ashington
Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Ashington, Northumberland (NE63). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from Northumberland Council handled for you.
Working on the road in Ashington
Permits and rules in Ashington
Northumberland Council is the highway authority for Ashington: Northumberland is the highway authority for local roads. Trunk roads are managed by National Highways.
Almost every English highway authority now runs a permit scheme under the Traffic Management Act 2004, so works on the road need a permit, applied for through the government's Street Manager service. Minor works usually need 3 working days' notice, standard works 10 and major works 3 months.
In and around Ashington, the A189 and A1068 carry most of the through traffic. On roads like these, queue lengths decide the method: we set signal timings to keep traffic moving and suggest night or off-peak work where it helps.
With around 28,000 people living in the town, footways, bus routes and school runs all shape how works here are planned.
Starting soon in Ashington? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in Ashington
Everything from a single set of temporary traffic lights to a full road closure with a signed diversion, installed by our crews or hired for your team.
Temporary traffic lights in Ashington
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Ashington
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Ashington
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Ashington
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Ashington
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Ashington
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Ashington
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Ashington
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Ashington
Delivered to your site in Ashington for your trained team to install, or set out and maintained by ours.
Barriers
Chapter 8 barriers
Red and white interlocking barriers for carriageway works.
Hire only or installed
Signs & boards
Road works signs
Advance warning, closure, diversion and information signs.
Hire only or installed
- Same-day quotes
- Signal timings set for the site
- Permits and TM drawings handled
Questions
Road works in Ashington: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Ashington?+
Northumberland Council. In Ashington, Northumberland is the highway authority for local roads. Trunk roads are the responsibility of National Highways. We can make the application for you.
Do I need permission for temporary traffic lights in Ashington?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Ashington need the agreement of Northumberland Council, normally requested with your permit. Private land such as car parks and sites doesn't need it.
How much notice do I need for road works in Ashington?+
Under the English permit schemes it's usually 3 working days for minor works, 10 for standard works and 3 months for major works or anything needing a road closure order. Use our works planner to get the exact apply-by date for your start date.
Can you cover an emergency in Ashington out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Ashington and nearby Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Bedlington and Blyth with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Nearby
Near Ashington
- Traffic management Newbiggin-by-the-Sea2 mi
- Traffic management Bedlington4 mi
- Traffic management Blyth4 mi
- Traffic management Morpeth5 mi
- Traffic management Cramlington7 mi
- Traffic management Killingworth10 mi
- Traffic management Amble10 mi
- Traffic management Whitley Bay11 mi
Working in Ashington?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Ashington, usually the same day.