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Traffic management in Wells-next-the-Sea

Need to work on a road in Wells-next-the-Sea? We supply and install portable traffic lights, signs, barriers and closures across Norfolk (NR23), and handle the paperwork with Norfolk County Council.

Working on the road in Wells-next-the-Sea

Permits and rules in Wells-next-the-Sea

Norfolk County Council is the highway authority for Wells-next-the-Sea: in two-tier Norfolk, roads are run by the county council, not North Norfolk. 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 2,451 people live in Wells-next-the-Sea. On busier streets, keeping footways open and queues short matters as much as the works themselves.

Starting soon in Wells-next-the-Sea? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.

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Equipment hire

Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Wells-next-the-Sea

Delivered to your site in Wells-next-the-Sea for your trained team to install, or set out and maintained by ours.

Barriers

Pedestrian barriers

Accessible barriers with a tapping rail for the footway.

Hire only or installed
  • Same-day quotes
  • Signal timings set for the site
  • Permits and TM drawings handled

Questions

Road works in Wells-next-the-Sea: FAQs

Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Wells-next-the-Sea?+

Norfolk County Council. In Wells-next-the-Sea, in two-tier Norfolk, roads are run by the county council, not North Norfolk. Trunk roads are the responsibility of National Highways. We can make the application for you.

Do I need permission for temporary traffic lights in Wells-next-the-Sea?+

Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Wells-next-the-Sea need the agreement of Norfolk 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 Wells-next-the-Sea?+

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 Wells-next-the-Sea out of hours?+

Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Wells-next-the-Sea and nearby Fakenham, Holt and Sheringham with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.

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Working in Wells-next-the-Sea?

Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Wells-next-the-Sea, usually the same day.

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