Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Staffordshire · England
Traffic management in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Need to work on a road in Newcastle-under-Lyme? We supply and install portable traffic lights, signs, barriers and closures across Staffordshire (ST5, ST55), and handle the paperwork with Staffordshire County Council.
Working on the road in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Permits and rules in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire County Council is the highway authority for Newcastle-under-Lyme: in two-tier Staffordshire, roads are run by the county council, not Newcastle-under-Lyme. 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.
In and around Newcastle-under-Lyme, the A34, A50, A52, A53 and A500 carry most of the through traffic. The M6 is 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.
Around 75,000 people live in Newcastle-under-Lyme. On busier streets, keeping footways open and queues short matters as much as the works themselves.
Starting soon in Newcastle-under-Lyme? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in Newcastle-under-Lyme
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 Newcastle-under-Lyme
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Delivered to your site in Newcastle-under-Lyme 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Newcastle-under-Lyme?+
Staffordshire County Council. In Newcastle-under-Lyme, in two-tier Staffordshire, roads are run by the county council, not Newcastle-under-Lyme. Trunk roads are the responsibility of National Highways. We can make the application for you.
Do I need permission for temporary traffic lights in Newcastle-under-Lyme?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Newcastle-under-Lyme need the agreement of Staffordshire 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme?+
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 Newcastle-under-Lyme out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Newcastle-under-Lyme and nearby Stoke-upon-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent and Hanley with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Nearby
Near Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Traffic management Stoke-upon-Trent2 mi
- Traffic management Stoke-on-Trent2 mi
- Traffic management Hanley2 mi
- Traffic management Burslem3 mi
- Traffic management Fenton3 mi
- Traffic management Tunstall3 mi
- Traffic management Longton4 mi
- Traffic management Kidsgrove5 mi
Working in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Newcastle-under-Lyme, usually the same day.