Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Torbay · England
Traffic management in Torquay
Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Torquay, Torbay (TQ2, TQ1). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from Torbay Council handled for you.
Working on the road in Torquay
Permits and rules in Torquay
Torbay Council is the highway authority for Torquay: Torbay 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 A380 pass through or close to Torquay. Busy primary routes often come with time-of-day restrictions, so it pays to plan the method and the hours together.
With around 49,000 people living in the town, footways, bus routes and school runs all shape how works here are planned.
Starting soon in Torquay? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
Plan my worksServices
Traffic management services in Torquay
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 Torquay
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Torquay
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Torquay
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Torquay
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Torquay
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Torquay
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Torquay
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Torquay
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Torquay
Delivered to your site in Torquay 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 Torquay: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Torquay?+
Torbay Council. In Torquay, Torbay 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 Torquay?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Torquay need the agreement of Torbay 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 Torquay?+
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 Torquay out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Torquay and nearby Paignton, Brixham and Teignmouth with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Working in Torquay?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Torquay, usually the same day.