Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Bury · England
Traffic management in Tottington
Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Tottington, Bury (BL8). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from Bury Council handled for you.
Working on the road in Tottington
Permits and rules in Tottington
Bury Council is the highway authority for Tottington: Bury 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.
In and around Tottington, the A56 and A58 carry most of the through traffic. The M66 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.
Around 9,783 people live in Tottington. On busier streets, keeping footways open and queues short matters as much as the works themselves.
Starting soon in Tottington? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in Tottington
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 Tottington
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Tottington
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Tottington
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Tottington
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Tottington
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Tottington
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Tottington
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Tottington
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Tottington
Delivered to your site in Tottington 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 Tottington: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Tottington?+
Bury Council. In Tottington, Bury 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 Tottington?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Tottington need the agreement of Bury 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 Tottington?+
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 Tottington out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Tottington and nearby Bury, Ramsbottom and Radcliffe with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Working in Tottington?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Tottington, usually the same day.