Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
County Durham · England
Traffic management in Shildon
Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Shildon, County Durham (DL4). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from County Durham Council handled for you.
Working on the road in Shildon
Permits and rules in Shildon
County Durham Council is the highway authority for Shildon: County Durham 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.
The A68, A688 and A689 pass through or close to Shildon. Busy primary routes often come with time-of-day restrictions, so it pays to plan the method and the hours together.
Shildon is home to around 10,000 people, so works plans need to think about pedestrians, buses and deliveries as well as through traffic.
Starting soon in Shildon? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in Shildon
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 Shildon
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Shildon
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Shildon
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Shildon
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Shildon
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Shildon
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Shildon
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Shildon
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Shildon
Delivered to your site in Shildon 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 Shildon: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Shildon?+
County Durham Council. In Shildon, County Durham 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 Shildon?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Shildon need the agreement of County Durham 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 Shildon?+
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 Shildon out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Shildon and nearby Bishop Auckland, Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Nearby
Near Shildon
- Traffic management Bishop Auckland2 mi
- Traffic management Newton Aycliffe3 mi
- Traffic management Spennymoor5 mi
- Traffic management Ferryhill6 mi
- Traffic management Crook7 mi
- Traffic management Sedgefield8 mi
- Traffic management Coxhoe8 mi
- Traffic management Darlington8 mi
Working in Shildon?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Shildon, usually the same day.