Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Kent · England
Traffic management in Maidstone
Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Maidstone, Kent (ME15, ME14). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from Kent County Council handled for you.
Working on the road in Maidstone
Permits and rules in Maidstone
Kent County Council is the highway authority for Maidstone: in two-tier Kent, roads are run by the county council, not Maidstone. 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 Maidstone include the A229 and A249. The M20 is within a few miles. Busy primary routes often come with time-of-day restrictions, so it pays to plan the method and the hours together.
Around 109,000 people live in Maidstone. On busier streets, keeping footways open and queues short matters as much as the works themselves.
Starting soon in Maidstone? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in Maidstone
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 Maidstone
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Maidstone
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Maidstone
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Maidstone
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Maidstone
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Maidstone
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Maidstone
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Maidstone
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Maidstone
Delivered to your site in Maidstone 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 Maidstone: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Maidstone?+
Kent County Council. In Maidstone, in two-tier Kent, roads are run by the county council, not Maidstone. Trunk roads are the responsibility of National Highways. We can make the application for you.
Do I need permission for temporary traffic lights in Maidstone?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Maidstone need the agreement of Kent 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 Maidstone?+
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 Maidstone out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Maidstone and nearby West Malling, Snodland and Rainham with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Working in Maidstone?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Maidstone, usually the same day.