Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
South Ayrshire · Scotland
Traffic management in Troon
Need to work on a road in Troon? We supply and install portable traffic lights, signs, barriers and closures across South Ayrshire (KA10), and handle the paperwork with South Ayrshire Council.
Working on the road in Troon
Permits and rules in Troon
South Ayrshire Council is the highway authority for Troon: South Ayrshire is the highway authority for local roads. Trunk roads are managed by Transport Scotland.
Road works in Scotland are noticed on the Scottish Road Works Register under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, and the Scottish Road Works Commissioner oversees how they are co-ordinated. The road authority sets the notice it needs for your type of works.
In and around Troon, the A77 and A78 carry most of the through traffic. 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.
With around 15,000 people living in the town, footways, bus routes and school runs all shape how works here are planned.
Services
Traffic management services in Troon
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 Troon
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Troon
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Troon
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Troon
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Troon
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Troon
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Troon
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Troon
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Troon
Delivered to your site in Troon 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 Troon: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Troon?+
South Ayrshire Council. In Troon, South Ayrshire is the highway authority for local roads. Trunk roads are the responsibility of Transport Scotland. We can make the application for you.
Do I need permission for temporary traffic lights in Troon?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Troon need the agreement of South Ayrshire Council, normally requested with your street works notice. Private land such as car parks and sites doesn't need it.
How much notice do I need for road works in Troon?+
Road works in Scotland are noticed on the Scottish Road Works Register under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, and the Scottish Road Works Commissioner oversees how they are co-ordinated. The road authority sets the notice it needs for your type of works. Call us and we'll confirm what South Ayrshire Council needs for your job.
Can you cover an emergency in Troon out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Troon and nearby Prestwick, Ayr and Irvine with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Working in Troon?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Troon, usually the same day.