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Stoke-on-Trent · England

Traffic management in Stoke-on-Trent

Need to work on a road in Stoke-on-Trent? We supply and install portable traffic lights, signs, barriers and closures across Stoke-on-Trent (ST4), and handle the paperwork with Stoke-on-Trent Council.

Working on the road in Stoke-on-Trent

Permits and rules in Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent Council is the highway authority for Stoke-on-Trent: Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent include the A34, A50, A52, A53 and A500. The M6 is within a few miles. Work on or next to these roads usually needs signals or a lane closure rather than simple cones, and often off-peak or night working.

Stoke-on-Trent is home to around 258,000 people, so works plans need to think about pedestrians, buses and deliveries as well as through traffic.

Starting soon in Stoke-on-Trent? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.

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Equipment hire

Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Stoke-on-Trent

Delivered to your site in Stoke-on-Trent for your trained team to install, or set out and maintained by ours.

Barriers

Pedestrian barriers

Accessible barriers with a tapping rail for the footway.

Hire only or installed
  • Same-day quotes
  • Signal timings set for the site
  • Permits and TM drawings handled

Questions

Road works in Stoke-on-Trent: FAQs

Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Stoke-on-Trent?+

Stoke-on-Trent Council. In Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent?+

Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Stoke-on-Trent need the agreement of Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent?+

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 Stoke-on-Trent out of hours?+

Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Stoke-on-Trent and nearby Stoke-upon-Trent, Fenton and Hanley with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.

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Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Stoke-on-Trent, usually the same day.

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