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 Stanhope
Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Stanhope, County Durham (DL13). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from County Durham Council handled for you.
Working on the road in Stanhope
Permits and rules in Stanhope
County Durham Council is the highway authority for Stanhope: 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.
Around 1,633 people live in Stanhope. On busier streets, keeping footways open and queues short matters as much as the works themselves.
Starting soon in Stanhope? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in Stanhope
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 Stanhope
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Stanhope
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Stanhope
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Stanhope
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Stanhope
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Stanhope
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Stanhope
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Stanhope
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Stanhope
Delivered to your site in Stanhope 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 Stanhope: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Stanhope?+
County Durham Council. In Stanhope, 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 Stanhope?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Stanhope 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 Stanhope?+
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 Stanhope out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Stanhope and nearby Wolsingham, Tow Law and Consett with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Nearby
Near Stanhope
- Traffic management Wolsingham5 mi
- Traffic management Tow Law8 mi
- Traffic management Consett10 mi
- Traffic management Crook11 mi
- Traffic management Barnard Castle14 mi
- Traffic management Allendale Town14 mi
- Traffic management Bishop Auckland14 mi
- Traffic management Stanley15 mi
Working in Stanhope?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Stanhope, usually the same day.