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Traffic management in Sedbergh

Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Sedbergh, Westmorland and Furness (LA10). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from Westmorland and Furness Council handled for you.

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Permits and rules in Sedbergh

Westmorland and Furness Council is the highway authority for Sedbergh: Westmorland and Furness 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.

Around 2,816 people live in Sedbergh. On busier streets, keeping footways open and queues short matters as much as the works themselves.

Starting soon in Sedbergh? 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 Sedbergh

Delivered to your site in Sedbergh 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.

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Signs & boards

Road works signs

Advance warning, closure, diversion and information signs.

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Cones & lamps

Traffic cones

750mm and 1m cones with reflective sleeves.

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  • Signal timings set for the site
  • Permits and TM drawings handled

Questions

Road works in Sedbergh: FAQs

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

Westmorland and Furness Council. In Sedbergh, Westmorland and Furness 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 Sedbergh?+

Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Sedbergh need the agreement of Westmorland and Furness 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 Sedbergh?+

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 Sedbergh out of hours?+

Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Sedbergh and nearby Kendal, Kirkby Lonsdale and Milnthorpe with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.

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Working in Sedbergh?

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

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