Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Rochdale · England
Traffic management in Milnrow
Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Milnrow, Rochdale (OL16). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from Rochdale Council handled for you.
Working on the road in Milnrow
Permits and rules in Milnrow
Rochdale Council is the highway authority for Milnrow: Rochdale 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.
The A58, A640, A644 and A664 pass through or close to Milnrow. The M62 and A627(M) are 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.
Milnrow is home to around 9,227 people, so works plans need to think about pedestrians, buses and deliveries as well as through traffic.
Starting soon in Milnrow? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in Milnrow
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 Milnrow
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Milnrow
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Milnrow
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Milnrow
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Milnrow
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Milnrow
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Milnrow
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Milnrow
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Milnrow
Delivered to your site in Milnrow 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 Milnrow: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Milnrow?+
Rochdale Council. In Milnrow, Rochdale 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 Milnrow?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Milnrow need the agreement of Rochdale 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 Milnrow?+
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 Milnrow out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Milnrow and nearby Rochdale, Littleborough and Royton with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Working in Milnrow?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Milnrow, usually the same day.