Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Bradford · England
Traffic management in Shipley
Need to work on a road in Shipley? We supply and install portable traffic lights, signs, barriers and closures across Bradford (BD18, BD17), and handle the paperwork with Bradford Council.
Working on the road in Shipley
Permits and rules in Shipley
Bradford Council is the highway authority for Shipley: Bradford 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.
Primary routes through Shipley include the A650, A658 and A6177. 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.
Around 14,000 people live in Shipley. On busier streets, keeping footways open and queues short matters as much as the works themselves.
Starting soon in Shipley? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in Shipley
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 Shipley
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Shipley
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Shipley
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Shipley
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Shipley
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Shipley
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Shipley
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Shipley
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Shipley
Delivered to your site in Shipley for your trained team to install, or set out and maintained by ours.
Portable traffic lights
3-way portable traffic lights
Multi-phase control for works at or near a T-junction.
Installed by our crew
Barriers
Pedestrian barriers
Accessible barriers with a tapping rail for the footway.
Hire only or installed
VMS & vehicles
Variable message signs (VMS)
Trailer-mounted LED signs to warn drivers days ahead.
Installed by our crew
- Same-day quotes
- Signal timings set for the site
- Permits and TM drawings handled
Questions
Road works in Shipley: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Shipley?+
Bradford Council. In Shipley, Bradford 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 Shipley?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Shipley need the agreement of Bradford 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 Shipley?+
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 Shipley out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Shipley and nearby Baildon, Bingley and Guiseley with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Working in Shipley?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Shipley, usually the same day.