Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Wakefield · England
Traffic management in South Kirkby and Moorthorpe
Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across South Kirkby and Moorthorpe, Wakefield (WF9). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from Wakefield Council handled for you.
Working on the road in South Kirkby and Moorthorpe
Permits and rules in South Kirkby and Moorthorpe
Wakefield Council is the highway authority for South Kirkby and Moorthorpe: Wakefield 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 South Kirkby and Moorthorpe include the A628 and A638. 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 11,000 people living in the town, footways, bus routes and school runs all shape how works here are planned.
Starting soon in South Kirkby and Moorthorpe? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
Plan my worksServices
Traffic management services in South Kirkby and Moorthorpe
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 South Kirkby and Moorthorpe
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in South Kirkby and Moorthorpe
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in South Kirkby and Moorthorpe
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in South Kirkby and Moorthorpe
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in South Kirkby and Moorthorpe
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in South Kirkby and Moorthorpe
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in South Kirkby and Moorthorpe
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in South Kirkby and Moorthorpe
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in South Kirkby and Moorthorpe
Delivered to your site in South Kirkby and Moorthorpe 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 South Kirkby and Moorthorpe: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in South Kirkby and Moorthorpe?+
Wakefield Council. In South Kirkby and Moorthorpe, Wakefield 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 South Kirkby and Moorthorpe?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in South Kirkby and Moorthorpe need the agreement of Wakefield 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 South Kirkby and Moorthorpe?+
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 South Kirkby and Moorthorpe out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover South Kirkby and Moorthorpe and nearby South Kirkby, South Elmsall and Hemsworth with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Nearby
Near South Kirkby and Moorthorpe
- Traffic management South Kirkby0 mi
- Traffic management South Elmsall1 mi
- Traffic management Hemsworth2 mi
- Traffic management Brierley3 mi
- Traffic management Wath upon Dearne7 mi
- Traffic management Askern7 mi
- Traffic management Pontefract7 mi
- Traffic management Wombwell7 mi
Working in South Kirkby and Moorthorpe?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for South Kirkby and Moorthorpe, usually the same day.