Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Southend-on-Sea · England
Traffic management in Southend-on-Sea
Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Southend-on-Sea (SS1). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from Southend-on-Sea Council handled for you.
Working on the road in Southend-on-Sea
Permits and rules in Southend-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea Council is the highway authority for Southend-on-Sea: Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea, the A127 carry most of the through traffic. Busy primary routes often come with time-of-day restrictions, so it pays to plan the method and the hours together.
Around 160,000 people live in Southend-on-Sea. On busier streets, keeping footways open and queues short matters as much as the works themselves.
Starting soon in Southend-on-Sea? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in Southend-on-Sea
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 Southend-on-Sea
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Southend-on-Sea
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Southend-on-Sea
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Southend-on-Sea
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Southend-on-Sea
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Southend-on-Sea
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Southend-on-Sea
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Southend-on-Sea
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Southend-on-Sea
Delivered to your site in Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Southend-on-Sea?+
Southend-on-Sea Council. In Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Southend-on-Sea need the agreement of Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea?+
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 Southend-on-Sea out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Southend-on-Sea and nearby Prittlewell, Leigh-on-Sea and Rochford with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Nearby
Near Southend-on-Sea
- Traffic management Prittlewell1 mi
- Traffic management Leigh-on-Sea3 mi
- Traffic management Rochford3 mi
- Traffic management Shoeburyness4 mi
- Traffic management Hadleigh5 mi
- Traffic management Hockley6 mi
- Traffic management Rayleigh6 mi
- Traffic management Canvey Island6 mi
Working in Southend-on-Sea?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Southend-on-Sea, usually the same day.