Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Stoke-on-Trent · England
Traffic management in Stoke-upon-Trent
Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Stoke-upon-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent (ST4). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from Stoke-on-Trent Council handled for you.
Working on the road in Stoke-upon-Trent
Permits and rules in Stoke-upon-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent Council is the highway authority for Stoke-upon-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.
The A34, A50, A52, A53 and A500 pass through or close to Stoke-upon-Trent. The M6 is within a few miles. 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.
Starting soon in Stoke-upon-Trent? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
Plan my worksServices
Traffic management services in Stoke-upon-Trent
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 Stoke-upon-Trent
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Stoke-upon-Trent
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Stoke-upon-Trent
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Stoke-upon-Trent
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Stoke-upon-Trent
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Stoke-upon-Trent
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Stoke-upon-Trent
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Stoke-upon-Trent
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Stoke-upon-Trent
Delivered to your site in Stoke-upon-Trent 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 Stoke-upon-Trent: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Stoke-upon-Trent?+
Stoke-on-Trent Council. In Stoke-upon-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-upon-Trent?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Stoke-upon-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-upon-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-upon-Trent out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Stoke-upon-Trent and nearby Stoke-on-Trent, Fenton and Hanley with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Nearby
Near Stoke-upon-Trent
- Traffic management Stoke-on-Trent0 mi
- Traffic management Fenton1 mi
- Traffic management Hanley1 mi
- Traffic management Newcastle-under-Lyme2 mi
- Traffic management Burslem2 mi
- Traffic management Longton3 mi
- Traffic management Tunstall4 mi
- Traffic management Kidsgrove6 mi
Working in Stoke-upon-Trent?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Stoke-upon-Trent, usually the same day.