Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
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Sunderland · England
Traffic management in Hetton-le-Hole
Need to work on a road in Hetton-le-Hole? We supply and install portable traffic lights, signs, barriers and closures across Sunderland (DH5), and handle the paperwork with Sunderland Council.
Working on the road in Hetton-le-Hole
Permits and rules in Hetton-le-Hole
Sunderland Council is the highway authority for Hetton-le-Hole: Sunderland 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.
Primary routes through Hetton-le-Hole include the A19 and A690. Work on or next to these roads usually needs signals or a lane closure rather than simple cones, and often off-peak or night working.
Hetton-le-Hole is home to around 14,000 people, so works plans need to think about pedestrians, buses and deliveries as well as through traffic.
Starting soon in Hetton-le-Hole? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in Hetton-le-Hole
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 Hetton-le-Hole
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Hetton-le-Hole
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Hetton-le-Hole
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Hetton-le-Hole
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Hetton-le-Hole
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Hetton-le-Hole
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Hetton-le-Hole
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Hetton-le-Hole
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Hetton-le-Hole
Delivered to your site in Hetton-le-Hole 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 Hetton-le-Hole: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Hetton-le-Hole?+
Sunderland Council. In Hetton-le-Hole, Sunderland 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 Hetton-le-Hole?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Hetton-le-Hole need the agreement of Sunderland 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 Hetton-le-Hole?+
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 Hetton-le-Hole out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Hetton-le-Hole and nearby Houghton-le-Spring, Seaham and Easington with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Nearby
Near Hetton-le-Hole
- Traffic management Houghton-le-Spring2 mi
- Traffic management Seaham5 mi
- Traffic management Easington5 mi
- Traffic management Durham5 mi
- Traffic management Chester-le-Street6 mi
- Traffic management Washington6 mi
- Traffic management Peterlee6 mi
- Traffic management Sunderland6 mi
Working in Hetton-le-Hole?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Hetton-le-Hole, usually the same day.