Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Barking and Dagenham · England
Traffic management in Chadwell Heath
Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Chadwell Heath, Barking and Dagenham (RM6). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from Barking and Dagenham Council handled for you.
Working on the road in Chadwell Heath
Permits and rules in Chadwell Heath
Barking and Dagenham Council is the highway authority for Chadwell Heath: the borough runs local roads, while Transport for London runs the red routes. Red routes, the main roads on the Transport for London Road Network, need TfL's agreement instead. 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 A12 pass through or close to Chadwell Heath. 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 24,000 people living in the town, footways, bus routes and school runs all shape how works here are planned.
Starting soon in Chadwell Heath? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in Chadwell Heath
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 Chadwell Heath
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Chadwell Heath
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Chadwell Heath
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Chadwell Heath
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Chadwell Heath
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Chadwell Heath
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Chadwell Heath
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Chadwell Heath
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Chadwell Heath
Delivered to your site in Chadwell Heath 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 Chadwell Heath: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Chadwell Heath?+
Barking and Dagenham Council. In Chadwell Heath, the borough runs local roads, while Transport for London runs the red routes. Trunk roads are the responsibility of National Highways. We can make the application for you.
Do I need permission for temporary traffic lights in Chadwell Heath?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Chadwell Heath need the agreement of Barking and Dagenham 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 Chadwell Heath?+
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 Chadwell Heath out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Chadwell Heath and nearby Romford, Goodmayes and Becontree with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Nearby
Near Chadwell Heath
- Traffic management Romford2 mi
- Traffic management Goodmayes2 mi
- Traffic management Becontree2 mi
- Traffic management Seven Kings2 mi
- Traffic management Dagenham2 mi
- Traffic management Barkingside3 mi
- Traffic management Ilford3 mi
- Traffic management Elm Park3 mi
Working in Chadwell Heath?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Chadwell Heath, usually the same day.