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Traffic management in Barnsley

Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Barnsley (S70, S71). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from Barnsley Council handled for you.

Working on the road in Barnsley

Permits and rules in Barnsley

Barnsley Council is the highway authority for Barnsley: Barnsley 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 Barnsley, the A61, A628, A633, A635 and A637 carry most of the through traffic. The M1 is within a few miles. Work on or next to these roads usually needs signals or a lane closure rather than simple cones, and often off-peak or night working.

Around 245,000 people live in Barnsley. On busier streets, keeping footways open and queues short matters as much as the works themselves.

Starting soon in Barnsley? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.

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Equipment hire

Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Barnsley

Delivered to your site in Barnsley for your trained team to install, or set out and maintained by ours.

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Barriers

Chapter 8 barriers

Red and white interlocking barriers for carriageway works.

Hire only or installed
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Signs & boards

Road works signs

Advance warning, closure, diversion and information signs.

Hire only or installed
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Cones & lamps

Traffic cones

750mm and 1m cones with reflective sleeves.

Hire only or installed
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  • Signal timings set for the site
  • Permits and TM drawings handled

Questions

Road works in Barnsley: FAQs

Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Barnsley?+

Barnsley Council. In Barnsley, Barnsley 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 Barnsley?+

Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Barnsley need the agreement of Barnsley 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 Barnsley?+

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 Barnsley out of hours?+

Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Barnsley and nearby Hoyland, Wombwell and Brierley with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.

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Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Barnsley, usually the same day.

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