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Traffic management in Knaresborough

Need to work on a road in Knaresborough? We supply and install portable traffic lights, signs, barriers and closures across North Yorkshire (HG5), and handle the paperwork with North Yorkshire Council.

Working on the road in Knaresborough

Permits and rules in Knaresborough

North Yorkshire Council is the highway authority for Knaresborough: North Yorkshire 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 Knaresborough, the A59, A658 and A661 carry most of the through traffic. 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.

Knaresborough is home to around 16,000 people, so works plans need to think about pedestrians, buses and deliveries as well as through traffic.

Starting soon in Knaresborough? 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 Knaresborough

Delivered to your site in Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough: FAQs

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

North Yorkshire Council. In Knaresborough, North Yorkshire 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 Knaresborough?+

Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Knaresborough need the agreement of North Yorkshire 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 Knaresborough?+

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 Knaresborough out of hours?+

Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Knaresborough and nearby Harrogate, Wetherby and Boroughbridge with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.

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Working in Knaresborough?

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

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