Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Lancashire · England
Traffic management in Ormskirk
Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Ormskirk, Lancashire (L39). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from Lancashire County Council handled for you.
Working on the road in Ormskirk
Permits and rules in Ormskirk
Lancashire County Council is the highway authority for Ormskirk: in two-tier Lancashire, roads are run by the county council, not West Lancashire. 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 Ormskirk, the A59, A570 and A5209 carry most of the through traffic. The M58 is within a few miles. Work on or next to these roads usually needs signals or a lane closure rather than simple cones, and often off-peak or night working.
Around 24,000 people live in Ormskirk. On busier streets, keeping footways open and queues short matters as much as the works themselves.
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Traffic management services in Ormskirk
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 Ormskirk
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Ormskirk
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Ormskirk
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Ormskirk
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Ormskirk
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Ormskirk
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Ormskirk
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Ormskirk
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Ormskirk
Delivered to your site in Ormskirk 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 Ormskirk: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Ormskirk?+
Lancashire County Council. In Ormskirk, in two-tier Lancashire, roads are run by the county council, not West Lancashire. Trunk roads are the responsibility of National Highways. We can make the application for you.
Do I need permission for temporary traffic lights in Ormskirk?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Ormskirk need the agreement of Lancashire 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 Ormskirk?+
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 Ormskirk out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Ormskirk and nearby Maghull, Skelmersdale and Kirkby with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Working in Ormskirk?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Ormskirk, usually the same day.