Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Lancashire · England
Traffic management in Lytham
Need to work on a road in Lytham? We supply and install portable traffic lights, signs, barriers and closures across Lancashire (FY8), and handle the paperwork with Lancashire County Council.
Working on the road in Lytham
Permits and rules in Lytham
Lancashire County Council is the highway authority for Lytham: in two-tier Lancashire, roads are run by the county council, not Fylde. 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.
Starting soon in Lytham? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
Plan my worksServices
Traffic management services in Lytham
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 Lytham
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Lytham
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Lytham
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Lytham
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Lytham
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Lytham
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Lytham
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Lytham
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Lytham
Delivered to your site in Lytham 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 Lytham: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Lytham?+
Lancashire County Council. In Lytham, in two-tier Lancashire, roads are run by the county council, not Fylde. Trunk roads are the responsibility of National Highways. We can make the application for you.
Do I need permission for temporary traffic lights in Lytham?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Lytham need the agreement of Lancashire County 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 Lytham?+
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 Lytham out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Lytham and nearby Lytham St Annes, St Annes and Wesham with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Nearby
Near Lytham
- Traffic management Lytham St Annes1 mi
- Traffic management St Annes3 mi
- Traffic management Wesham5 mi
- Traffic management Kirkham5 mi
- Traffic management Southport6 mi
- Traffic management Blackpool7 mi
- Traffic management Poulton-le-Fylde8 mi
- Traffic management Thornton9 mi
Working in Lytham?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Lytham, usually the same day.