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Traffic management in Bridgwater

Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Bridgwater, Somerset (TA6). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from Somerset Council handled for you.

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Permits and rules in Bridgwater

Somerset Council is the highway authority for Bridgwater: Somerset 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 Bridgwater, the A39 carry most of the through traffic. The M5 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 38,000 people living in the town, footways, bus routes and school runs all shape how works here are planned.

Starting soon in Bridgwater? 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 Bridgwater

Delivered to your site in Bridgwater 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 Bridgwater: FAQs

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

Somerset Council. In Bridgwater, Somerset 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 Bridgwater?+

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

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 Bridgwater out of hours?+

Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Bridgwater and nearby North Petherton, Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.

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Working in Bridgwater?

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

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