Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Wirral · England
Traffic management in Birkenhead
Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Birkenhead, Wirral (CH41, CH42). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from Wirral Council handled for you.
Working on the road in Birkenhead
Permits and rules in Birkenhead
Wirral Council is the highway authority for Birkenhead: Wirral 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 Birkenhead, the A41, A59, A552, A554 and A561 carry most of the through traffic. The M53 is within a few miles. 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 110,000 people living in the city, footways, bus routes and school runs all shape how works here are planned.
Starting soon in Birkenhead? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in Birkenhead
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 Birkenhead
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Birkenhead
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Birkenhead
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Birkenhead
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Birkenhead
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Birkenhead
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Birkenhead
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Birkenhead
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Birkenhead
Delivered to your site in Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Birkenhead?+
Wirral Council. In Birkenhead, Wirral 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 Birkenhead?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Birkenhead need the agreement of Wirral 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 Birkenhead?+
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 Birkenhead out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Birkenhead and nearby Liverpool, Bebington and Everton with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Working in Birkenhead?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Birkenhead, usually the same day.