Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Cambridgeshire · England
Traffic management in Ely
Need to work on a road in Ely? We supply and install portable traffic lights, signs, barriers and closures across Cambridgeshire (CB7), and handle the paperwork with Cambridgeshire County Council.
Working on the road in Ely
Permits and rules in Ely
Cambridgeshire County Council is the highway authority for Ely: in two-tier Cambridgeshire, roads are run by the county council, not East Cambridgeshire. 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 A10 and A142 pass through or close to Ely. Busy primary routes often come with time-of-day restrictions, so it pays to plan the method and the hours together.
With around 20,000 people living in the city, footways, bus routes and school runs all shape how works here are planned.
Starting soon in Ely? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
Plan my worksServices
Traffic management services in Ely
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 Ely
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Ely
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Ely
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Ely
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Ely
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Ely
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Ely
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Ely
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Ely
Delivered to your site in Ely for your trained team to install, or set out and maintained by ours.
Portable traffic lights
3-way portable traffic lights
Multi-phase control for works at or near a T-junction.
Installed by our crew
Barriers
Pedestrian barriers
Accessible barriers with a tapping rail for the footway.
Hire only or installed
VMS & vehicles
Variable message signs (VMS)
Trailer-mounted LED signs to warn drivers days ahead.
Installed by our crew
- Same-day quotes
- Signal timings set for the site
- Permits and TM drawings handled
Questions
Road works in Ely: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Ely?+
Cambridgeshire County Council. In Ely, in two-tier Cambridgeshire, roads are run by the county council, not East Cambridgeshire. Trunk roads are the responsibility of National Highways. We can make the application for you.
Do I need permission for temporary traffic lights in Ely?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Ely need the agreement of Cambridgeshire 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 Ely?+
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 Ely out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Ely and nearby Soham, Chatteris and Mildenhall with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Working in Ely?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Ely, usually the same day.