Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Derbyshire · England
Traffic management in Matlock
Need to work on a road in Matlock? We supply and install portable traffic lights, signs, barriers and closures across Derbyshire (DE4), and handle the paperwork with Derbyshire County Council.
Working on the road in Matlock
Permits and rules in Matlock
Derbyshire County Council is the highway authority for Matlock: in two-tier Derbyshire, roads are run by the county council, not Derbyshire Dales. 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 Matlock include the A6. On roads like these, queue lengths decide the method: we set signal timings to keep traffic moving and suggest night or off-peak work where it helps.
Around 16,000 people live in Matlock. On busier streets, keeping footways open and queues short matters as much as the works themselves.
Starting soon in Matlock? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
Plan my worksServices
Traffic management services in Matlock
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 Matlock
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Matlock
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Matlock
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Matlock
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Matlock
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Matlock
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Matlock
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Matlock
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Matlock
Delivered to your site in Matlock 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 Matlock: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Matlock?+
Derbyshire County Council. In Matlock, in two-tier Derbyshire, roads are run by the county council, not Derbyshire Dales. Trunk roads are the responsibility of National Highways. We can make the application for you.
Do I need permission for temporary traffic lights in Matlock?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Matlock need the agreement of Derbyshire 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 Matlock?+
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 Matlock out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Matlock and nearby Darley Dale, Wirksworth and Clay Cross with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Working in Matlock?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Matlock, usually the same day.