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 Poulton-le-Fylde
Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire (FY6). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from Lancashire County Council handled for you.
Working on the road in Poulton-le-Fylde
Permits and rules in Poulton-le-Fylde
Lancashire County Council is the highway authority for Poulton-le-Fylde: in two-tier Lancashire, roads are run by the county council, not Wyre. 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.
The A585 pass through or close to Poulton-le-Fylde. 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.
Poulton-le-Fylde is home to around 18,000 people, so works plans need to think about pedestrians, buses and deliveries as well as through traffic.
Starting soon in Poulton-le-Fylde? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in Poulton-le-Fylde
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 Poulton-le-Fylde
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Poulton-le-Fylde
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Poulton-le-Fylde
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Poulton-le-Fylde
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Poulton-le-Fylde
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Poulton-le-Fylde
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Poulton-le-Fylde
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Poulton-le-Fylde
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Poulton-le-Fylde
Delivered to your site in Poulton-le-Fylde 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 Poulton-le-Fylde: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Poulton-le-Fylde?+
Lancashire County Council. In Poulton-le-Fylde, in two-tier Lancashire, roads are run by the county council, not Wyre. Trunk roads are the responsibility of National Highways. We can make the application for you.
Do I need permission for temporary traffic lights in Poulton-le-Fylde?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Poulton-le-Fylde 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 Poulton-le-Fylde?+
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 Poulton-le-Fylde out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Poulton-le-Fylde and nearby Thornton, Cleveleys and Blackpool with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Nearby
Near Poulton-le-Fylde
- Traffic management Thornton2 mi
- Traffic management Cleveleys3 mi
- Traffic management Blackpool3 mi
- Traffic management Preesall5 mi
- Traffic management Fleetwood5 mi
- Traffic management Wesham6 mi
- Traffic management St Annes7 mi
- Traffic management Kirkham7 mi
Working in Poulton-le-Fylde?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Poulton-le-Fylde, usually the same day.