Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Lewisham · England
Traffic management in Downham
Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Downham, Lewisham (BR1). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from Lewisham Council handled for you.
Working on the road in Downham
Permits and rules in Downham
Lewisham Council is the highway authority for Downham: 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 A2, A20, A21, A205, A210 and A2213 pass through or close to Downham. Busy primary routes often come with time-of-day restrictions, so it pays to plan the method and the hours together.
Downham is home to around 15,000 people, so works plans need to think about pedestrians, buses and deliveries as well as through traffic.
Starting soon in Downham? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in Downham
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 Downham
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Downham
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Downham
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Downham
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Downham
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Downham
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Downham
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Downham
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Downham
Delivered to your site in Downham 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 Downham: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Downham?+
Lewisham Council. In Downham, 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 Downham?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Downham need the agreement of Lewisham 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 Downham?+
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 Downham out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Downham and nearby Plaistow, Grove Park and Bellingham with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Working in Downham?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Downham, usually the same day.