Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Norfolk · England
Traffic management in Norwich
Need to work on a road in Norwich? We supply and install portable traffic lights, signs, barriers and closures across Norfolk (NR2), and handle the paperwork with Norfolk County Council.
Working on the road in Norwich
Permits and rules in Norwich
Norfolk County Council is the highway authority for Norwich: in two-tier Norfolk, roads are run by the county council, not Norwich. 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 Norwich include the A11, A47, A140, A146, A1042 and A1074. 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.
Around 196,000 people live in Norwich. On busier streets, keeping footways open and queues short matters as much as the works themselves.
Starting soon in Norwich? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in Norwich
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 Norwich
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Norwich
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Norwich
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Norwich
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Norwich
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Norwich
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Norwich
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Norwich
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Norwich
Delivered to your site in Norwich 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 Norwich: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Norwich?+
Norfolk County Council. In Norwich, in two-tier Norfolk, roads are run by the county council, not Norwich. Trunk roads are the responsibility of National Highways. We can make the application for you.
Do I need permission for temporary traffic lights in Norwich?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Norwich need the agreement of Norfolk 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 Norwich?+
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 Norwich out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Norwich and nearby Thorpe St Andrew, Sprowston and Wroxham with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Working in Norwich?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Norwich, usually the same day.