Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Oxfordshire · England
Traffic management in Weston Otmoor
Need to work on a road in Weston Otmoor? We supply and install portable traffic lights, signs, barriers and closures across Oxfordshire (OX25, OX5), and handle the paperwork with Oxfordshire County Council.
Working on the road in Weston Otmoor
Permits and rules in Weston Otmoor
Oxfordshire County Council is the highway authority for Weston Otmoor: in two-tier Oxfordshire, roads are run by the county council, not Cherwell. 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.
In and around Weston Otmoor, the A34 and A41 carry most of the through traffic. The M40 is within a few miles. 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 Weston Otmoor? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in Weston Otmoor
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 Weston Otmoor
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Weston Otmoor
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Weston Otmoor
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Weston Otmoor
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Weston Otmoor
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Weston Otmoor
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Weston Otmoor
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Weston Otmoor
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Weston Otmoor
Delivered to your site in Weston Otmoor 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 Weston Otmoor: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Weston Otmoor?+
Oxfordshire County Council. In Weston Otmoor, in two-tier Oxfordshire, roads are run by the county council, not Cherwell. Trunk roads are the responsibility of National Highways. We can make the application for you.
Do I need permission for temporary traffic lights in Weston Otmoor?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Weston Otmoor need the agreement of Oxfordshire 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 Weston Otmoor?+
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 Weston Otmoor out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Weston Otmoor and nearby Bicester, Kidlington and Woodstock with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Nearby
Near Weston Otmoor
- Traffic management Bicester4 mi
- Traffic management Kidlington4 mi
- Traffic management Woodstock6 mi
- Traffic management Oxford8 mi
- Traffic management Charlbury12 mi
- Traffic management Brackley12 mi
- Traffic management Thame13 mi
- Traffic management Buckingham13 mi
Working in Weston Otmoor?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Weston Otmoor, usually the same day.