Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Gloucestershire · England
Traffic management in Stow-on-the-Wold
Need to work on a road in Stow-on-the-Wold? We supply and install portable traffic lights, signs, barriers and closures across Gloucestershire (GL54), and handle the paperwork with Gloucestershire County Council.
Working on the road in Stow-on-the-Wold
Permits and rules in Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire County Council is the highway authority for Stow-on-the-Wold: in two-tier Gloucestershire, roads are run by the county council, not Cotswold. 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 Stow-on-the-Wold, the A429 carry most of the through traffic. 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.
With around 2,042 people living in the town, footways, bus routes and school runs all shape how works here are planned.
Starting soon in Stow-on-the-Wold? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
Plan my worksServices
Traffic management services in Stow-on-the-Wold
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 Stow-on-the-Wold
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Stow-on-the-Wold
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Stow-on-the-Wold
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Stow-on-the-Wold
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Stow-on-the-Wold
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Stow-on-the-Wold
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Stow-on-the-Wold
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Stow-on-the-Wold
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Stow-on-the-Wold
Delivered to your site in Stow-on-the-Wold for your trained team to install, or set out and maintained by ours.
Portable traffic lights
3-way portable traffic lights
Multi-phase control for works at or near a T-junction.
Installed by our crew
Barriers
Pedestrian barriers
Accessible barriers with a tapping rail for the footway.
Hire only or installed
VMS & vehicles
Variable message signs (VMS)
Trailer-mounted LED signs to warn drivers days ahead.
Installed by our crew
- Same-day quotes
- Signal timings set for the site
- Permits and TM drawings handled
Questions
Road works in Stow-on-the-Wold: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Stow-on-the-Wold?+
Gloucestershire County Council. In Stow-on-the-Wold, in two-tier Gloucestershire, roads are run by the county council, not Cotswold. Trunk roads are the responsibility of National Highways. We can make the application for you.
Do I need permission for temporary traffic lights in Stow-on-the-Wold?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Stow-on-the-Wold need the agreement of Gloucestershire County 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 Stow-on-the-Wold?+
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 Stow-on-the-Wold out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Stow-on-the-Wold and nearby Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Norton and Northleach with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Nearby
Near Stow-on-the-Wold
- Traffic management Moreton-in-Marsh4 mi
- Traffic management Chipping Norton7 mi
- Traffic management Northleach9 mi
- Traffic management Burford9 mi
- Traffic management Chipping Campden9 mi
- Traffic management Shipston-on-Stour10 mi
- Traffic management Winchcombe11 mi
- Traffic management Charlbury11 mi
Working in Stow-on-the-Wold?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Stow-on-the-Wold, usually the same day.