Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
St. Helens · England
Traffic management in Earlestown
Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Earlestown, St. Helens (WA12). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from St. Helens Council handled for you.
Working on the road in Earlestown
Permits and rules in Earlestown
St. Helens Council is the highway authority for Earlestown: St. Helens 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 Earlestown, the A49, A58 and A580 carry most of the through traffic. The M6 and M62 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 11,000 people live in Earlestown. On busier streets, keeping footways open and queues short matters as much as the works themselves.
Starting soon in Earlestown? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in Earlestown
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 Earlestown
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Earlestown
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Earlestown
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Earlestown
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Earlestown
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Earlestown
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Earlestown
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Earlestown
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Earlestown
Delivered to your site in Earlestown 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 Earlestown: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Earlestown?+
St. Helens Council. In Earlestown, St. Helens 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 Earlestown?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Earlestown need the agreement of St. Helens 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 Earlestown?+
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 Earlestown out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Earlestown and nearby Newton-le-Willows, Ashton-in-Makerfield and Golborne with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Nearby
Near Earlestown
- Traffic management Newton-le-Willows1 mi
- Traffic management Ashton-in-Makerfield3 mi
- Traffic management Golborne3 mi
- Traffic management St Helens4 mi
- Traffic management Warrington New Town4 mi
- Traffic management Warrington5 mi
- Traffic management Higher End6 mi
- Traffic management Leigh6 mi
Working in Earlestown?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Earlestown, usually the same day.