Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Lancashire · England
Traffic management in Nelson
Need to work on a road in Nelson? We supply and install portable traffic lights, signs, barriers and closures across Lancashire (BB9, BB8), and handle the paperwork with Lancashire County Council.
Working on the road in Nelson
Permits and rules in Nelson
Lancashire County Council is the highway authority for Nelson: in two-tier Lancashire, roads are run by the county council, not Pendle. 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 Nelson include the A56, A682, A6068 and A6114. The M65 is within a few miles. Work on or next to these roads usually needs signals or a lane closure rather than simple cones, and often off-peak or night working.
With around 33,000 people living in the town, footways, bus routes and school runs all shape how works here are planned.
Starting soon in Nelson? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
Plan my worksServices
Traffic management services in Nelson
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 Nelson
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Nelson
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Nelson
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Nelson
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Nelson
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Nelson
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Nelson
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Nelson
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Nelson
Delivered to your site in Nelson 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 Nelson: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Nelson?+
Lancashire County Council. In Nelson, in two-tier Lancashire, roads are run by the county council, not Pendle. Trunk roads are the responsibility of National Highways. We can make the application for you.
Do I need permission for temporary traffic lights in Nelson?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Nelson need the agreement of Lancashire 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 Nelson?+
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 Nelson out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Nelson and nearby Brierfield, Colne and Burnley with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Working in Nelson?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Nelson, usually the same day.