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Rotherham · England

Traffic management in Rotherham

Need to work on a road in Rotherham? We supply and install portable traffic lights, signs, barriers and closures across Rotherham (S60, S95, S65), and handle the paperwork with Rotherham Council.

Working on the road in Rotherham

Permits and rules in Rotherham

Rotherham Council is the highway authority for Rotherham: Rotherham is the highway authority for local roads. 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 Rotherham, the A630 and A631 carry most of the through traffic. The M1 is within a few miles. 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 110,000 people living in the city, footways, bus routes and school runs all shape how works here are planned.

Starting soon in Rotherham? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.

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Equipment hire

Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Rotherham

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

Barriers

Pedestrian barriers

Accessible barriers with a tapping rail for the footway.

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

Questions

Road works in Rotherham: FAQs

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

Rotherham Council. In Rotherham, Rotherham is the highway authority for local roads. Trunk roads are the responsibility of National Highways. We can make the application for you.

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

Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Rotherham need the agreement of Rotherham 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 Rotherham?+

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 Rotherham out of hours?+

Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Rotherham and nearby Swinton, Wath upon Dearne and Mexborough with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.

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Working in Rotherham?

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

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