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Traffic management in Chippenham

Need to work on a road in Chippenham? We supply and install portable traffic lights, signs, barriers and closures across Wiltshire (SN15), and handle the paperwork with Wiltshire Council.

Working on the road in Chippenham

Permits and rules in Chippenham

Wiltshire Council is the highway authority for Chippenham: Wiltshire 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 Chippenham include the A4 and A350. 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.

Chippenham is home to around 37,000 people, so works plans need to think about pedestrians, buses and deliveries as well as through traffic.

Starting soon in Chippenham? 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 Chippenham

Delivered to your site in Chippenham for your trained team to install, or set out and maintained by ours.

Barriers

Pedestrian barriers

Accessible barriers with a tapping rail for the footway.

Hire only or installed
  • Same-day quotes
  • Signal timings set for the site
  • Permits and TM drawings handled

Questions

Road works in Chippenham: FAQs

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

Wiltshire Council. In Chippenham, Wiltshire 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 Chippenham?+

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

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 Chippenham out of hours?+

Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Chippenham and nearby Corsham, Calne and Melksham with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.

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

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