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Traffic management in Finchley

Need to work on a road in Finchley? We supply and install portable traffic lights, signs, barriers and closures across Barnet (N3), and handle the paperwork with Barnet Council.

Working on the road in Finchley

Permits and rules in Finchley

Barnet Council is the highway authority for Finchley: 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 A1, A41, A406, A598 and A1100 pass through or close to Finchley. The M1 is within a few miles. Busy primary routes often come with time-of-day restrictions, so it pays to plan the method and the hours together.

Around 66,000 people live in Finchley. On busier streets, keeping footways open and queues short matters as much as the works themselves.

Starting soon in Finchley? 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 Finchley

Delivered to your site in Finchley 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 Finchley: FAQs

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

Barnet Council. In Finchley, 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 Finchley?+

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

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 Finchley out of hours?+

Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Finchley and nearby Church End, East Finchley and Friern Barnet with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.

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Working in Finchley?

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

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