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Newry, Mourne and Down · Northern Ireland

Traffic management in Newry

Need to work on a road in Newry? We supply and install portable traffic lights, signs, barriers and closures across Newry, Mourne and Down (BT35), and handle the paperwork with DfI Roads.

Working on the road in Newry

Permits and rules in Newry

DfI Roads is the highway authority for Newry: the Department for Infrastructure is the road authority across Northern Ireland. Trunk roads are managed by DfI Roads.

Street works in Northern Ireland come under the Street Works (Northern Ireland) Order 1995, with DfI Roads as the road authority. Notice periods depend on the category of works.

In and around Newry, the A1, A2, A25, A27 and A28 carry most of the through traffic. 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 28,000 people living in the city, footways, bus routes and school runs all shape how works here are planned.

Equipment hire

Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Newry

Delivered to your site in Newry for your trained team to install, or set out and maintained by ours.

Barriers

Pedestrian barriers

Accessible barriers with a tapping rail for the footway.

Hire only or installed
  • Same-day quotes
  • Signal timings set for the site
  • Permits and TM drawings handled

Questions

Road works in Newry: FAQs

Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Newry?+

DfI Roads. In Newry, the Department for Infrastructure is the road authority across Northern Ireland. Trunk roads are the responsibility of DfI Roads. We can make the application for you.

Do I need permission for temporary traffic lights in Newry?+

Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Newry need the agreement of DfI Roads, 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 Newry?+

Street works in Northern Ireland come under the Street Works (Northern Ireland) Order 1995, with DfI Roads as the road authority. Notice periods depend on the category of works. Call us and we'll confirm what DfI Roads needs for your job.

Can you cover an emergency in Newry out of hours?+

Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Newry and nearby Warrenpoint, Banbridge and Tandragee with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.

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Working in Newry?

Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Newry, usually the same day.

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