Portable traffic lights
2-way portable traffic lights
The workhorse for single-lane shuttle working on two-way roads.
Hire only or installed
Greenwich · England
Traffic management in Woolwich
Need to work on a road in Woolwich? We supply and install portable traffic lights, signs, barriers and closures across Greenwich (SE18), and handle the paperwork with Greenwich Council.
Working on the road in Woolwich
Permits and rules in Woolwich
Greenwich Council is the highway authority for Woolwich: the borough runs local roads, while Transport for London runs the red routes. Red routes, the main roads on the Transport for London Road Network, need TfL's agreement instead. 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 A2, A13, A102, A117, A205 and A406 pass through or close to Woolwich. 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 85,000 people live in Woolwich. On busier streets, keeping footways open and queues short matters as much as the works themselves.
Starting soon in Woolwich? The works planner works out your permit apply-by date and kit list in a minute.
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Traffic management services in Woolwich
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 Woolwich
Installed, timed and maintained portable signals, from 2-way to full junctions.
Stop/Go & convoy working in Woolwich
Trained operatives controlling traffic by hand when signals won't do.
Lane closures in Woolwich
Tapers, advance signing and protection for work on busier and faster roads.
Road closures & diversions in Woolwich
Full closures with signed diversion routes and the paperwork behind them.
Pedestrian management in Woolwich
Safe, accessible routes for people on foot when the footway is closed.
Event traffic management in Woolwich
Parking, closures and crowd routes for events of every size.
TM design & permits in Woolwich
Drawings, method statements and the street works applications behind them.
24/7 emergency callout in Woolwich
Burst main, collapse or crash: signs, lights and a crew, day or night.
Equipment hire
Temporary traffic lights and barrier hire in Woolwich
Delivered to your site in Woolwich 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 Woolwich: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a road works permit in Woolwich?+
Greenwich Council. In Woolwich, the borough runs local roads, while Transport for London runs the red routes. Trunk roads are the responsibility of National Highways. We can make the application for you.
Do I need permission for temporary traffic lights in Woolwich?+
Yes. Portable traffic signals on a public road in Woolwich need the agreement of Greenwich 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 Woolwich?+
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 Woolwich out of hours?+
Yes. Our emergency line 01632 960 999 is answered 24/7. Crews cover Woolwich and nearby Plumstead, Charlton and Shooter's Hill with signals, barriers and signs to make the site safe.
Nearby
Near Woolwich
- Traffic management Plumstead1 mi
- Traffic management Charlton1 mi
- Traffic management Shooter's Hill2 mi
- Traffic management Beckton2 mi
- Traffic management Abbey Wood2 mi
- Traffic management East Wickham2 mi
- Traffic management Kidbrooke2 mi
- Traffic management Canning Town2 mi
Working in Woolwich?
Tell us the street and the dates. We'll come back with kit, crew, permits and a price for Woolwich, usually the same day.