Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Brighton and Hove · England
Traffic management in Brighton and Hove
Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Brighton and Hove (BN1, BN3). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from Brighton and Hove Council handled for you.
Working on the road in Brighton and Hove
Permits and rules in Brighton and Hove
Brighton and Hove Council is the highway authority for Brighton and Hove: Brighton and Hove 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.
Primary routes through Brighton and Hove include the A23, A27 and A293. Busy primary routes often come with time-of-day restrictions, so it pays to plan the method and the hours together.
Around 277,000 people live in Brighton and Hove. On busier streets, keeping footways open and queues short matters as much as the works themselves.
Starting soon in Brighton and Hove? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in Brighton and Hove
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 Brighton and Hove
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Brighton and Hove
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Brighton and Hove
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Brighton and Hove
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Brighton and Hove
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Brighton and Hove
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Brighton and Hove
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Brighton and Hove
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Brighton and Hove
Delivered to your site in Brighton and Hove 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 Brighton and Hove: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Brighton and Hove?+
Brighton and Hove Council. In Brighton and Hove, Brighton and Hove 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 Brighton and Hove?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Brighton and Hove need the agreement of Brighton and Hove 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 Brighton and Hove?+
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 Brighton and Hove out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Brighton and Hove and nearby Brighton, Hove and Southwick with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Nearby
Near Brighton and Hove
- Traffic management Brighton1 mi
- Traffic management Hove1 mi
- Traffic management Southwick4 mi
- Traffic management Shoreham-by-Sea5 mi
- Traffic management Telscombe6 mi
- Traffic management Ditchling7 mi
- Traffic management Peacehaven7 mi
- Traffic management Lewes8 mi
Working in Brighton and Hove?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Brighton and Hove, usually the same day.