Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Croydon · England
Traffic management in Thornton Heath
Need to work on a road in Thornton Heath? We supply and install portable traffic lights, signs, barriers and closures across Croydon (CR7), and handle the paperwork with Croydon Council.
Working on the road in Thornton Heath
Permits and rules in Thornton Heath
Croydon Council is the highway authority for Thornton Heath: the borough runs local roads, while Transport for London runs the red routes. Red routes, the main roads on the Transport for London Road Network, need TfL's agreement instead. 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 Thornton Heath include the A23, A205, A214 and A232. Busy primary routes often come with time-of-day restrictions, so it pays to plan the method and the hours together.
Around 66,000 people live in Thornton Heath. On busier streets, keeping footways open and queues short matters as much as the works themselves.
Starting soon in Thornton Heath? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in Thornton Heath
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 Thornton Heath
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Thornton Heath
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Thornton Heath
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Thornton Heath
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Thornton Heath
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Thornton Heath
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Thornton Heath
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Thornton Heath
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Thornton Heath
Delivered to your site in Thornton Heath 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 Thornton Heath: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Thornton Heath?+
Croydon Council. In Thornton Heath, the borough runs local roads, while Transport for London runs the red routes. Trunk roads are the responsibility of National Highways. We can make the application for you.
Do I need permission for temporary traffic lights in Thornton Heath?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Thornton Heath need the agreement of Croydon 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 Thornton Heath?+
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 Thornton Heath out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Thornton Heath and nearby Norbury, Pollards Hill and Selhurst with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Nearby
Near Thornton Heath
- Traffic management Norbury1 mi
- Traffic management Pollards Hill1 mi
- Traffic management Selhurst1 mi
- Traffic management Upper Norwood2 mi
- Traffic management Mitcham2 mi
- Traffic management Croydon2 mi
- Traffic management Gipsy Hill2 mi
- Traffic management West Norwood2 mi
Working in Thornton Heath?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Thornton Heath, usually the same day.