Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Cumberland · England
Traffic management in Carlisle
Need to work on a road in Carlisle? We supply and install portable traffic lights, signs, barriers and closures across Cumberland (CA3), and handle the paperwork with Cumberland Council.
Working on the road in Carlisle
Permits and rules in Carlisle
Cumberland Council is the highway authority for Carlisle: Cumberland 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.
The A7, A69, A595 and A689 pass through or close to Carlisle. The M6 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 75,000 people live in Carlisle. On busier streets, keeping footways open and queues short matters as much as the works themselves.
Starting soon in Carlisle? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in Carlisle
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 Carlisle
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Carlisle
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Carlisle
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Carlisle
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Carlisle
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Carlisle
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Carlisle
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Carlisle
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Carlisle
Delivered to your site in Carlisle for your trained team to install, or set out and maintained by ours.
Portable traffic lights
3-way portable traffic lights
Multi-phase control for works at or near a T-junction.
Installed by our crew
Barriers
Pedestrian barriers
Accessible barriers with a tapping rail for the footway.
Hire only or installed
VMS & vehicles
Variable message signs (VMS)
Trailer-mounted LED signs to warn drivers days ahead.
Installed by our crew
- Same-day quotes
- Signal timings set for the site
- Permits and TM drawings handled
Questions
Road works in Carlisle: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Carlisle?+
Cumberland Council. In Carlisle, Cumberland 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 Carlisle?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Carlisle need the agreement of Cumberland 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 Carlisle?+
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 Carlisle out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Carlisle and nearby Longtown, Gretna and Brampton with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Working in Carlisle?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Carlisle, usually the same day.