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Aberdeenshire · Scotland

Traffic management in Portlethen

Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Portlethen, Aberdeenshire (AB12). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from Aberdeenshire Council handled for you.

Working on the road in Portlethen

Permits and rules in Portlethen

Aberdeenshire Council is the highway authority for Portlethen: Aberdeenshire is the highway authority for local roads. Trunk roads are managed by Transport Scotland.

Road works in Scotland are noticed on the Scottish Road Works Register under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, and the Scottish Road Works Commissioner oversees how they are co-ordinated. The road authority sets the notice it needs for your type of works.

The A92 and A956 pass through or close to Portlethen. 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 9,090 people living in the town, footways, bus routes and school runs all shape how works here are planned.

Equipment hire

Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Portlethen

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

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Barriers

Chapter 8 barriers

Red and white interlocking barriers for carriageway works.

Hire only or installed
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Signs & boards

Road works signs

Advance warning, closure, diversion and information signs.

Hire only or installed
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Cones & lamps

Traffic cones

750mm and 1m cones with reflective sleeves.

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

Questions

Road works in Portlethen: FAQs

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

Aberdeenshire Council. In Portlethen, Aberdeenshire is the highway authority for local roads. Trunk roads are the responsibility of Transport Scotland. We can make the application for you.

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

Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Portlethen need the agreement of Aberdeenshire Council, 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 Portlethen?+

Road works in Scotland are noticed on the Scottish Road Works Register under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, and the Scottish Road Works Commissioner oversees how they are co-ordinated. The road authority sets the notice it needs for your type of works. Call us and we'll confirm what Aberdeenshire Council needs for your job.

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

Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Portlethen and nearby Aberdeen, Stonehaven and Westhill with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.

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Working in Portlethen?

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

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