Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
North Tyneside · England
Traffic management in Wallsend
Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Wallsend, North Tyneside (NE28). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from North Tyneside Council handled for you.
Working on the road in Wallsend
Permits and rules in Wallsend
North Tyneside Council is the highway authority for Wallsend: North Tyneside 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 A19, A184, A194 and A1058 pass through or close to Wallsend. Work on or next to these roads usually needs signals or a lane closure rather than simple cones, and often off-peak or night working.
Around 44,000 people live in Wallsend. On busier streets, keeping footways open and queues short matters as much as the works themselves.
Starting soon in Wallsend? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in Wallsend
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 Wallsend
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Wallsend
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Wallsend
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Wallsend
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Wallsend
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Wallsend
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Wallsend
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Wallsend
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Wallsend
Delivered to your site in Wallsend 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 Wallsend: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Wallsend?+
North Tyneside Council. In Wallsend, North Tyneside 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 Wallsend?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Wallsend need the agreement of North Tyneside 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 Wallsend?+
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 Wallsend out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Wallsend and nearby Hebburn, Longbenton and Jarrow with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Nearby
Near Wallsend
- Traffic management Hebburn2 mi
- Traffic management Longbenton2 mi
- Traffic management Jarrow2 mi
- Traffic management Killingworth3 mi
- Traffic management Newcastle upon Tyne3 mi
- Traffic management North Shields4 mi
- Traffic management Gateshead4 mi
- Traffic management South Shields4 mi
Working in Wallsend?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Wallsend, usually the same day.