Lane Closures - Planning, Installation, and Removal
Lane Closures – Planning, Installation, and Removal
At Redcone Recruitment, we provide expert lane closure services to ensure safe and efficient traffic management during roadworks, events, or emergency situations. With our experienced team and adherence to strict safety protocols, we help keep traffic flowing while protecting workers and the public. Whether your project is on a motorway, dual carriageway, or a local road, we ensure a smooth and compliant operation from start to finish.
Lane Closure Planning
Effective lane closures require meticulous planning to ensure minimal disruption and maximum safety. Our team works closely with you to design a traffic management plan that complies with the latest regulations and guidelines, including Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual.
Site Surveys: We begin by conducting a detailed survey of your site to assess road layout, traffic volumes, and worksite requirements. This helps us design a lane closure that ensures the smooth flow of vehicles while prioritising safety.
Customised Solutions: Whether it’s a single-lane closure for minor repairs or multiple lane closures for large-scale projects, we create bespoke traffic management plans tailored to the needs of your site.
Coordination with Local Authorities: We liaise with relevant local authorities, Highways England, or other regulatory bodies to obtain any necessary permits and ensure that the planned lane closures are fully compliant with legal and safety requirements.
Installation Services
Once the lane closure plan is approved, our experienced traffic management team installs the required signage, barriers, and safety equipment according to the agreed schedule. We ensure that all aspects of the lane closure are implemented swiftly and professionally to minimise impact on traffic.
Signage and Barriers: Our team places clear and compliant signage leading up to the closure, warning drivers well in advance. We install physical barriers to delineate the closed lanes, creating a safe working area for your team.
Cones, Delineators, and Temporary Road Markings: We use appropriate traffic control devices such as cones and delineators to guide traffic safely through the altered layout. Temporary road markings may also be applied to further assist drivers.
Night and Day Set-Up: Whether your project operates around the clock or during specific hours, our team works flexibly to install lane closures day or night, ensuring your project runs smoothly and on time.
Ongoing Management and Monitoring
Traffic conditions can change, and so can the needs of your worksite. We provide ongoing management of lane closures, including regular safety checks and adjustments to maintain smooth traffic flow.
Monitoring Traffic Flow: We continually monitor traffic conditions during the closure and adjust signage or barriers if required to improve the situation.
Incident Response: Should an issue arise during the lane closure—such as an accident or unexpected traffic build-up—our team is on hand to quickly adjust the traffic management system to restore safety and flow.
Lane Closure Removal
When your work is complete, our team swiftly and efficiently removes the lane closure, restoring the road to its full capacity. We ensure that all signs, barriers, and cones are cleared, and that the site is left in safe condition, with minimal disruption to road users.
Rapid Removal: We aim to remove all equipment as quickly as possible once it’s safe to do so, ensuring minimal downtime for the roadway.
Site Clean-Up: Our team ensures the site is clean and free of debris, with all road markings and signage returned to normal, ensuring a seamless transition for traffic.
Why Choose Redcone Recruitment?
Safety First: Safety is at the heart of everything we do. We follow all health and safety guidelines rigorously and conduct regular inspections of our lane closures.
Experienced Team: Our professional traffic management team has extensive experience handling lane closures in both high-speed and low-speed environments, from small roads to major motorways.
24/7 Availability: Roadworks can happen at any time, and so can the need for lane closures. That’s why we offer 24/7 service, ensuring we can meet your project’s timeline, no matter the hour.
Compliance and Certification: All our work complies with UK traffic management laws and regulations, and we hold the necessary certifications to carry out lane closures safely and legally.
With Redcone Recruitment, you can trust that your lane closure will be planned, installed, and managed with precision, keeping safety and efficiency at the forefront.
Traffic Management Operatives and Resource We Can Supply
At Redcone Recruitment, we supply highly skilled traffic management operatives to support projects of all sizes. Whether it’s high-speed motorways or low-speed urban areas, our operatives are equipped to handle tasks such as 12AB and 12D lane closures, multi-phase traffic light installations, road closures, and diversions. Every operative is fully trained, compliant with industry standards, and dedicated to delivering efficient, safe traffic management solutions. Whatever the scope of your project, we ensure you have the right people in place to maintain smooth and secure traffic flow.
The TTMBC (Temporary Traffic Management Basic Course) qualification provides trainees with a strong foundation in the basics of traffic management. This course covers essential knowledge on setting up and maintaining temporary traffic management systems, focusing on safety procedures, signage placement, and the management of traffic in low-speed environments. TTMBC trainees are trained to handle basic tasks under supervision, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and maintaining safety on all types of roadwork sites. This qualification is the first step for those entering the traffic management industry, giving them the skills to support a range of projects.
We offer a reliable supply of TTMBC-qualified operatives who are ready to assist with entry-level traffic management tasks. Whether you need labour for a short-term project or ongoing support, we can provide skilled workers to meet your needs. Our operatives can be deployed to your site as direct hires or subcontracted, depending on your requirements. Additionally, we offer full traffic management services that incorporate TTMBC-qualified personnel to ensure the smooth and safe execution of traffic control tasks on low-speed roads and other environments.
The 12D M1/M2 qualification is designed for operatives involved in traffic management on low-speed, single carriageway roads. The M1 module focuses on the basic principles of setting up and maintaining temporary traffic management systems, including the correct use of signs, barriers, and cones. The M2 module extends this knowledge, allowing operatives to work independently on mobile lane closures, stop-and-go operations, and other traffic management activities. These operatives are fully trained to ensure the safety of both road users and workers while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
We can supply 12D M1/M2 qualified operatives for a wide range of low-speed road projects, offering flexible solutions to meet your labour needs. Whether you require additional staff for temporary assignments or ongoing subcontracted resources, our skilled operatives are ready to assist. We also provide complete traffic management services that utilize 12D M1/M2 operatives to ensure safe and efficient traffic control on single carriageways. Our team is committed to delivering reliable, compliant services that minimize disruption and keep traffic flowing smoothly.
The 12D M3, M4, and M5 qualifications focus on more advanced traffic management operations on low-speed roads. M3 covers the setup and maintenance of traffic management systems for minor works, including temporary traffic lights and pedestrian crossings. M4 operatives are trained to install and remove static lane closures on dual carriageways, while M5 operatives specialise in mobile closures and convoy working for low-speed roads. Together, these qualifications equip operatives with the expertise required to manage more complex traffic management setups, ensuring the safety of both workers and the public.
We can supply reliable 12D M3, M4, and M5 qualified operatives for projects that demand advanced traffic management on low-speed roads. Whether you need temporary labour or long-term subcontracted resources, our operatives are ready to deliver safe and efficient traffic control. Alongside providing skilled personnel, we offer comprehensive traffic management services that incorporate M3, M4, and M5 operatives, ensuring full compliance with regulations and minimal disruption on single and dual carriageways. Our team is well-prepared to handle complex setups with precision and professionalism.
The 12AB qualification is essential for operatives involved in traffic management on high-speed roads, such as motorways and dual carriageways. The 12A module covers the installation, maintenance, and removal of static traffic management systems, including lane closures and traffic diversions. The 12B module extends this to mobile operations, such as lane closures with impact protection vehicles and mobile traffic management for moving roadworks. These operatives are fully trained to manage complex setups in high-speed environments, prioritising the safety of road users and workers while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
We provide a dependable supply of 12AB qualified high-speed operatives, available for both short-term projects and long-term contracts. Our operatives are skilled in handling the demands of high-speed traffic management, ensuring that all setups are executed safely and efficiently. Whether you require additional labour for specific tasks or complete subcontracted resources, we can support your needs. Additionally, our full traffic management services include the use of 12AB operatives to deliver safe and compliant solutions for high-speed motorways and dual carriageways, helping to minimise disruption while maintaining smooth traffic flow.
12AB High-Speed IPV (Impact Protection Vehicle) drivers are specially trained to operate essential safety vehicles during mobile traffic management operations on motorways and high-speed roads. The 12A qualification focuses on the management of static traffic systems, while the 12B qualification equips IPV drivers with the skills needed to safely manage moving lane closures and other mobile operations. These drivers are responsible for protecting both the workforce and road users by providing a physical barrier and ensuring proper warning systems are in place when working on live high-speed roads.
We offer a reliable supply of fully qualified 12AB IPV drivers, available to support your high-speed traffic management needs. Our drivers are experienced in handling the complexities of mobile traffic operations, ensuring the highest levels of safety and compliance. Whether you need short-term assistance or ongoing subcontracted resources, we can provide skilled IPV drivers to help maintain smooth and secure traffic management. In addition to supplying trained drivers, our full traffic management services include mobile operations using IPV vehicles, ensuring safety for all road users and minimising disruption on motorways and dual carriageways.
The 12AB High-Speed Foreman qualification is designed for individuals responsible for overseeing traffic management operations on high-speed roads, such as motorways and dual carriageways. A foreman with this certification is skilled in managing both static and mobile traffic management setups, ensuring that all aspects of lane closures, diversions, and moving operations are carried out safely and efficiently. They have a thorough understanding of the 12A and 12B modules, which cover the setup, maintenance, and removal of both static systems and mobile traffic management. The foreman ensures that all work is compliant with industry regulations and that safety remains the top priority.
We provide experienced and fully qualified 12AB High-Speed Foremen to manage traffic management operations on high-speed roads. Whether you need temporary leadership for a specific project or long-term subcontracted foremen, we can supply skilled professionals who are ready to ensure your traffic management runs smoothly and safely. Our foremen are adept at coordinating teams, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Additionally, our comprehensive traffic management services include the provision of 12AB High-Speed Foremen to lead projects and ensure high standards are maintained from start to finish, minimising disruption while maintaining road safety.
Traffic Safety Control Officers (TSCOs) play a critical role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of traffic management operations on high-speed roads, including motorways and major dual carriageways. TSCOs are responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of traffic control during roadworks, ensuring that all safety measures are in place and that work is carried out in compliance with industry regulations. They liaise with contractors, emergency services, and other relevant parties to manage traffic flows and minimise disruption, while ensuring the safety of workers and road users in high-risk environments.
We can supply fully trained and experienced TSCOs for high-speed road projects, whether you need temporary support or long-term subcontracted resources. Our TSCOs are equipped to manage complex traffic control operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and maintaining smooth traffic flow during roadworks. In addition to providing skilled officers, our full traffic management services include the deployment of TSCOs to oversee projects from start to finish, ensuring that all traffic safety requirements are met and disruptions are kept to a minimum on high-speed roads.
The 12C qualification is essential for operatives managing live lanes and convoy systems on high-speed roads, such as motorways and dual carriageways. 12C Live Lane Operatives are trained to safely manage traffic in live lanes, where vehicles continue to move alongside roadworks. Convoy operatives manage the flow of traffic using convoy vehicles, guiding road users through roadworks at controlled speeds to ensure safety. These operatives are skilled in managing dynamic, high-risk environments, ensuring the safety of both road users and workers, and maintaining compliance with all traffic management regulations.
We offer a reliable supply of 12C qualified Live Lane and Convoy Operatives, ready to support your high-speed traffic management projects. Whether you require temporary labour or long-term subcontracted operatives, our team is equipped to handle live lane traffic and convoy operations safely and efficiently. Our operatives are fully trained to manage the complexities of high-speed traffic, ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining safety on motorways and dual carriageways. We also offer full traffic management services that incorporate 12C operatives to ensure your projects run smoothly and comply with all safety standards.