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Somerset · England

Traffic management in Glastonbury

Need to work on a road in Glastonbury? We supply and install portable traffic lights, signs, barriers and closures across Somerset (BA6), and handle the paperwork with Somerset Council.

Working on the road in Glastonbury

Permits and rules in Glastonbury

Somerset Council is the highway authority for Glastonbury: Somerset 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 Glastonbury, the A39 and A361 carry most of the through traffic. Busy primary routes often come with time-of-day restrictions, so it pays to plan the method and the hours together.

Glastonbury is home to around 8,980 people, so works plans need to think about pedestrians, buses and deliveries as well as through traffic.

Starting soon in Glastonbury? 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 Glastonbury

Delivered to your site in Glastonbury 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 Glastonbury: FAQs

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

Somerset Council. In Glastonbury, Somerset 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 Glastonbury?+

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

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 Glastonbury out of hours?+

Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Glastonbury and nearby Wells, Somerton and Shepton Mallet with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.

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Working in Glastonbury?

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

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