Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
North Tyneside · England
Traffic management in North Shields
Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across North Shields, North Tyneside (NE30, NE29). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from North Tyneside Council handled for you.
Working on the road in North Shields
Permits and rules in North Shields
North Tyneside Council is the highway authority for North Shields: North Tyneside 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 North Shields include the A19, A194, A1018, A1058 and A1300. 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 6,137 people living in the town, footways, bus routes and school runs all shape how works here are planned.
Starting soon in North Shields? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in North Shields
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 North Shields
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in North Shields
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in North Shields
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in North Shields
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in North Shields
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in North Shields
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in North Shields
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in North Shields
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in North Shields
Delivered to your site in North Shields 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 North Shields: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in North Shields?+
North Tyneside Council. In North Shields, North Tyneside 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 North Shields?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in North Shields need the agreement of North Tyneside 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 North Shields?+
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 North Shields out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover North Shields and nearby Tynemouth, South Shields and Cullercoats with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Nearby
Near North Shields
- Traffic management Tynemouth1 mi
- Traffic management South Shields1 mi
- Traffic management Cullercoats2 mi
- Traffic management Whitley Bay2 mi
- Traffic management Jarrow3 mi
- Traffic management Wallsend4 mi
- Traffic management Hebburn4 mi
- Traffic management Killingworth5 mi
Working in North Shields?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for North Shields, usually the same day.