Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Darlington · England
Traffic management in Darlington
Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Darlington (DL1, DL3). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from Darlington Council handled for you.
Working on the road in Darlington
Permits and rules in Darlington
Darlington Council is the highway authority for Darlington: Darlington 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.
In and around Darlington, the A66 and A68 carry most of the through traffic. The A1(M) and A66(M) are within a few miles. 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.
Around 93,000 people live in Darlington. On busier streets, keeping footways open and queues short matters as much as the works themselves.
Starting soon in Darlington? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in Darlington
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 Darlington
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Darlington
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Darlington
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Darlington
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Darlington
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Darlington
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Darlington
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Darlington
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Darlington
Delivered to your site in Darlington 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 Darlington: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Darlington?+
Darlington Council. In Darlington, Darlington 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 Darlington?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Darlington need the agreement of Darlington 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 Darlington?+
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 Darlington out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Darlington and nearby Newton Aycliffe, Shildon and Yarm with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Nearby
Near Darlington
- Traffic management Newton Aycliffe7 mi
- Traffic management Shildon8 mi
- Traffic management Yarm8 mi
- Traffic management Sedgefield10 mi
- Traffic management Ingleby Barwick10 mi
- Traffic management Stockton-on-Tees10 mi
- Traffic management Thornaby-on-Tees10 mi
- Traffic management Bishop Auckland11 mi
Working in Darlington?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Darlington, usually the same day.