Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
North Lanarkshire · Scotland
Traffic management in Motherwell
Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Motherwell, North Lanarkshire (ML1). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from North Lanarkshire Council handled for you.
Working on the road in Motherwell
Permits and rules in Motherwell
North Lanarkshire Council is the highway authority for Motherwell: North Lanarkshire is the highway authority for local roads. Trunk roads are managed by Transport Scotland.
Road works in Scotland are noticed on the Scottish Road Works Register under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, and the Scottish Road Works Commissioner oversees how they are co-ordinated. The road authority sets the notice it needs for your type of works.
In and around Motherwell, the A725 and A7071 carry most of the through traffic. The M74 is within a few miles. 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.
With around 33,000 people living in the town, footways, bus routes and school runs all shape how works here are planned.
Services
Traffic management services in Motherwell
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 Motherwell
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Motherwell
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Motherwell
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Motherwell
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Motherwell
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Motherwell
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Motherwell
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Motherwell
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Motherwell
Delivered to your site in Motherwell 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 Motherwell: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Motherwell?+
North Lanarkshire Council. In Motherwell, North Lanarkshire is the highway authority for local roads. Trunk roads are the responsibility of Transport Scotland. We can make the application for you.
Do I need permission for temporary traffic lights in Motherwell?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Motherwell need the agreement of North Lanarkshire Council, normally requested with your street works notice. Private land such as car parks and sites doesn't need it.
How much notice do I need for road works in Motherwell?+
Road works in Scotland are noticed on the Scottish Road Works Register under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, and the Scottish Road Works Commissioner oversees how they are co-ordinated. The road authority sets the notice it needs for your type of works. Call us and we'll confirm what North Lanarkshire Council needs for your job.
Can you cover an emergency in Motherwell out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Motherwell and nearby Hamilton, Bellshill and Bothwell with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Nearby
Near Motherwell
- Traffic management Hamilton2 mi
- Traffic management Bellshill3 mi
- Traffic management Bothwell3 mi
- Traffic management Wishaw3 mi
- Traffic management Viewpark4 mi
- Traffic management Larkhall4 mi
- Traffic management Blantyre4 mi
- Traffic management Uddingston4 mi
Working in Motherwell?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Motherwell, usually the same day.