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 Preston
Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Preston, Lancashire (PR2, PR1). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from Lancashire County Council handled for you.
Working on the road in Preston
Permits and rules in Preston
Lancashire County Council is the highway authority for Preston: in two-tier Lancashire, roads are run by the county council, not Preston. 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 Preston, the A6 and A59 carry most of the through traffic. The M6, M55, M61 and M65 are within a few miles. Busy primary routes often come with time-of-day restrictions, so it pays to plan the method and the hours together.
With around 142,000 people living in the city, footways, bus routes and school runs all shape how works here are planned.
Starting soon in Preston? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in Preston
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 Preston
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Preston
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Preston
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Preston
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Preston
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Preston
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Preston
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Preston
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Preston
Delivered to your site in Preston 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 Preston: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Preston?+
Lancashire County Council. In Preston, in two-tier Lancashire, roads are run by the county council, not Preston. Trunk roads are the responsibility of National Highways. We can make the application for you.
Do I need permission for temporary traffic lights in Preston?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Preston 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 Preston?+
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 Preston out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Preston and nearby Penwortham, Central Lancashire and Leyland with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Nearby
Near Preston
- Traffic management Penwortham2 mi
- Traffic management Central Lancashire4 mi
- Traffic management Leyland5 mi
- Traffic management Longridge6 mi
- Traffic management Kirkham7 mi
- Traffic management Wesham8 mi
- Traffic management Chorley8 mi
- Traffic management Blackburn9 mi
Working in Preston?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Preston, usually the same day.