Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Bedford · England
Traffic management in Kempston
Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Kempston, Bedford (MK42). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from Bedford Council handled for you.
Working on the road in Kempston
Permits and rules in Kempston
Bedford Council is the highway authority for Kempston: Bedford 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.
The A6, A421 and A428 pass through or close to Kempston. 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.
Around 21,000 people live in Kempston. On busier streets, keeping footways open and queues short matters as much as the works themselves.
Starting soon in Kempston? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in Kempston
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 Kempston
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Kempston
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Kempston
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Kempston
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Kempston
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Kempston
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Kempston
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Kempston
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Kempston
Delivered to your site in Kempston 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 Kempston: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Kempston?+
Bedford Council. In Kempston, Bedford 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 Kempston?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Kempston need the agreement of Bedford 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 Kempston?+
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 Kempston out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Kempston and nearby Bedford, Wixams and Ampthill with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Working in Kempston?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Kempston, usually the same day.