Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
West Sussex · England
Traffic management in Midhurst
Need to work on a road in Midhurst? We supply and install portable traffic lights, signs, barriers and closures across West Sussex (GU29), and handle the paperwork with West Sussex County Council.
Working on the road in Midhurst
Permits and rules in Midhurst
West Sussex County Council is the highway authority for Midhurst: in two-tier West Sussex, roads are run by the county council, not Chichester. 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 A272 pass through or close to Midhurst. Busy primary routes often come with time-of-day restrictions, so it pays to plan the method and the hours together.
With around 5,363 people living in the town, footways, bus routes and school runs all shape how works here are planned.
Starting soon in Midhurst? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
Plan my worksServices
Traffic management services in Midhurst
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 Midhurst
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Midhurst
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Midhurst
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Midhurst
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Midhurst
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Midhurst
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Midhurst
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Midhurst
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Midhurst
Delivered to your site in Midhurst 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 Midhurst: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Midhurst?+
West Sussex County Council. In Midhurst, in two-tier West Sussex, roads are run by the county council, not Chichester. Trunk roads are the responsibility of National Highways. We can make the application for you.
Do I need permission for temporary traffic lights in Midhurst?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Midhurst need the agreement of West Sussex 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 Midhurst?+
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 Midhurst out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Midhurst and nearby Petworth, Haslemere and Petersfield with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Nearby
Near Midhurst
- Traffic management Petworth6 mi
- Traffic management Haslemere7 mi
- Traffic management Petersfield9 mi
- Traffic management Bordon10 mi
- Traffic management Chichester10 mi
- Traffic management Arundel12 mi
- Traffic management Emsworth13 mi
- Traffic management Storrington13 mi
Working in Midhurst?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Midhurst, usually the same day.