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Kirklees · England

Traffic management in Dewsbury

Need to work on a road in Dewsbury? We supply and install portable traffic lights, signs, barriers and closures across Kirklees (WF12, WF13), and handle the paperwork with Kirklees Council.

Working on the road in Dewsbury

Permits and rules in Dewsbury

Kirklees Council is the highway authority for Dewsbury: Kirklees 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 A638, A642 and A644 pass through or close to Dewsbury. Busy primary routes often come with time-of-day restrictions, so it pays to plan the method and the hours together.

With around 63,000 people living in the town, footways, bus routes and school runs all shape how works here are planned.

Starting soon in Dewsbury? 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 Dewsbury

Delivered to your site in Dewsbury 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 Dewsbury: FAQs

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

Kirklees Council. In Dewsbury, Kirklees 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 Dewsbury?+

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

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 Dewsbury out of hours?+

Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Dewsbury and nearby Ossett, Heckmondwike and Mirfield with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.

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Working in Dewsbury?

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

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