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Traffic management in Wem

Traffic management for utilities, contractors, councils and events in Wem, Shropshire (SY4). Kit delivered for your team, or designed, installed and maintained by ours. 24/7 emergency callout.

Working on the road in Wem

Permits and rules in Wem

Shropshire Council is the highway authority for Wem: Shropshire 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 A49 pass through or close to Wem. 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.

Starting soon in Wem? 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 Wem

Delivered to your site in Wem for your trained team to install, or set out and maintained by ours.

Signs & boards

Stop/Go boards

Manual control for short jobs, plant movements and convoy working.

Hire only or installed
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Barriers

Chapter 8 barriers

Red and white interlocking barriers for carriageway works.

Hire only or installed

Pedestrian & access

Pedestrian walkways

Temporary footways that take people safely into the road.

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

Questions

Road works in Wem: FAQs

Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Wem?+

Shropshire Council. In Wem, Shropshire 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 Wem?+

Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Wem need the agreement of Shropshire 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 Wem?+

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 Wem out of hours?+

Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Wem and nearby Ellesmere, Whitchurch and Shrewsbury with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.

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Working in Wem?

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

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