Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Kent · England
Traffic management in Whitstable
Temporary traffic lights, Chapter 8 barriers, road closures and fully managed traffic management across Whitstable, Kent (CT5). Hire the kit or let our crews run it, with permits from Kent County Council handled for you.
Working on the road in Whitstable
Permits and rules in Whitstable
Kent County Council is the highway authority for Whitstable: in two-tier Kent, roads are run by the county council, not Canterbury. 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 A299 pass through or close to Whitstable. On roads like these, queue lengths decide the method: we set signal timings to keep traffic moving and suggest night or off-peak work where it helps.
With around 30,000 people living in the town, footways, bus routes and school runs all shape how works here are planned.
Starting soon in Whitstable? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
Plan my worksServices
Traffic management services in Whitstable
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 Whitstable
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Whitstable
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Whitstable
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Whitstable
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Whitstable
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Whitstable
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Whitstable
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Whitstable
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Whitstable
Delivered to your site in Whitstable 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 Whitstable: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Whitstable?+
Kent County Council. In Whitstable, in two-tier Kent, roads are run by the county council, not Canterbury. Trunk roads are the responsibility of National Highways. We can make the application for you.
Do I need permission for temporary traffic lights in Whitstable?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Whitstable need the agreement of Kent 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 Whitstable?+
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 Whitstable out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Whitstable and nearby Tankerton, Herne Bay and Canterbury with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Nearby
Near Whitstable
- Traffic management Tankerton1 mi
- Traffic management Herne Bay4 mi
- Traffic management Canterbury6 mi
- Traffic management Fordwich6 mi
- Traffic management Faversham6 mi
- Traffic management Minster10 mi
- Traffic management Sittingbourne12 mi
- Traffic management Sheerness13 mi
Working in Whitstable?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Whitstable, usually the same day.