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Traffic management in Darley Dale

Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Darley Dale, Derbyshire (DE4). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from Derbyshire County Council handled for you.

Working on the road in Darley Dale

Permits and rules in Darley Dale

Derbyshire County Council is the highway authority for Darley Dale: in two-tier Derbyshire, roads are run by the county council, not Derbyshire Dales. 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 Darley Dale include the A6. 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.

With around 5,798 people living in the town, footways, bus routes and school runs all shape how works here are planned.

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Equipment hire

Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Darley Dale

Delivered to your site in Darley Dale 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.

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Signs & boards

Road works signs

Advance warning, closure, diversion and information signs.

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Cones & lamps

Traffic cones

750mm and 1m cones with reflective sleeves.

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  • Signal timings set for the site
  • Permits and TM drawings handled

Questions

Road works in Darley Dale: FAQs

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

Derbyshire County Council. In Darley Dale, in two-tier Derbyshire, roads are run by the county council, not Derbyshire Dales. Trunk roads are the responsibility of National Highways. We can make the application for you.

Do I need permission for temporary traffic lights in Darley Dale?+

Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Darley Dale need the agreement of Derbyshire County 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 Darley Dale?+

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 Darley Dale out of hours?+

Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Darley Dale and nearby Matlock, Bakewell and Wirksworth with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.

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