Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
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County Durham · England
Traffic management in Newton Aycliffe
Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Newton Aycliffe, County Durham (DL5). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from County Durham Council handled for you.
Working on the road in Newton Aycliffe
Permits and rules in Newton Aycliffe
County Durham Council is the highway authority for Newton Aycliffe: County Durham 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.
Primary routes through Newton Aycliffe include the A167 and A689. The A1(M) 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.
Newton Aycliffe is home to around 26,000 people, so works plans need to think about pedestrians, buses and deliveries as well as through traffic.
Starting soon in Newton Aycliffe? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in Newton Aycliffe
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 Newton Aycliffe
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Newton Aycliffe
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Newton Aycliffe
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Newton Aycliffe
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Newton Aycliffe
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Newton Aycliffe
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Newton Aycliffe
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Newton Aycliffe
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Newton Aycliffe
Delivered to your site in Newton Aycliffe 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 Newton Aycliffe: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Newton Aycliffe?+
County Durham Council. In Newton Aycliffe, County Durham 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 Newton Aycliffe?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Newton Aycliffe need the agreement of County Durham 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 Newton Aycliffe?+
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 Newton Aycliffe out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Newton Aycliffe and nearby Shildon, Bishop Auckland and Ferryhill with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Nearby
Near Newton Aycliffe
- Traffic management Shildon3 mi
- Traffic management Bishop Auckland5 mi
- Traffic management Ferryhill5 mi
- Traffic management Spennymoor6 mi
- Traffic management Sedgefield6 mi
- Traffic management Darlington7 mi
- Traffic management Coxhoe7 mi
- Traffic management Crook9 mi
Working in Newton Aycliffe?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Newton Aycliffe, usually the same day.