Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
East Sussex · England
Traffic management in Wadhurst
Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Wadhurst, East Sussex (TN5). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from East Sussex County Council handled for you.
Working on the road in Wadhurst
Permits and rules in Wadhurst
East Sussex County Council is the highway authority for Wadhurst: in two-tier East Sussex, roads are run by the county council, not Wealden. 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.
Around 4,915 people live in Wadhurst. On busier streets, keeping footways open and queues short matters as much as the works themselves.
Starting soon in Wadhurst? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in Wadhurst
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 Wadhurst
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Wadhurst
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Wadhurst
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Wadhurst
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Wadhurst
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Wadhurst
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Wadhurst
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Wadhurst
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Wadhurst
Delivered to your site in Wadhurst 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 Wadhurst: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Wadhurst?+
East Sussex County Council. In Wadhurst, in two-tier East Sussex, roads are run by the county council, not Wealden. Trunk roads are the responsibility of National Highways. We can make the application for you.
Do I need permission for temporary traffic lights in Wadhurst?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Wadhurst need the agreement of East Sussex 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 Wadhurst?+
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 Wadhurst out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Wadhurst and nearby Royal Tunbridge Wells, Heathfield and Robertsbridge with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Nearby
Near Wadhurst
- Traffic management Royal Tunbridge Wells6 mi
- Traffic management Heathfield7 mi
- Traffic management Robertsbridge7 mi
- Traffic management Southborough8 mi
- Traffic management Crowborough8 mi
- Traffic management Paddock Wood8 mi
- Traffic management Cranbrook9 mi
- Traffic management Tonbridge10 mi
Working in Wadhurst?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Wadhurst, usually the same day.