Road Closures - Expert Planning, Installation, and Management
At Redcone Recruitment, we provide professional road closure services for a wide range of projects, including roadworks, utility maintenance, construction, events, and emergency situations. Our team ensures that road closures are implemented safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to road users and the surrounding community. From planning through to execution and removal, we handle every aspect of the road closure process with a focus on safety, compliance, and efficiency.
Why Road Closures are Necessary
Road closures are essential when roadworks, events, or emergencies make it impossible or unsafe for vehicles and pedestrians to use certain parts of the road. Effective road closures help to:
Ensure the safety of workers, pedestrians, and road users.
Minimise disruption by clearly redirecting traffic around the closure.
Protect work zones where heavy machinery or hazardous materials may be present.
Maintain smooth traffic flow by providing well-planned diversion routes.
Road Closure Services
Planning and Design
Every successful road closure begins with detailed planning to ensure that the closure is safe, efficient, and causes minimal disruption. Our team works closely with local authorities, clients, and contractors to develop a road closure plan tailored to the needs of your project.
Site Survey and Assessment: We conduct a comprehensive survey of the site to understand the layout, traffic volume, and any potential risks. This allows us to design a road closure plan that ensures safety and compliance with local regulations.
Traffic Management Plan: We create a bespoke traffic management plan, detailing how traffic will be diverted and how signage, barriers, and detours will be implemented to guide vehicles and pedestrians safely around the closure.
Liaison with Authorities: We coordinate with local authorities, including councils and police, to obtain necessary permits and ensure the road closure complies with all legal requirements. We also inform emergency services to ensure they are aware of the closure and have alternative access routes.
Diversion Routes and Signage
One of the most critical aspects of road closures is ensuring that drivers and pedestrians are clearly informed about alternative routes. Our team provides and installs all necessary signage and barriers to redirect traffic safely.
Clear Diversion Routes: We design and implement clearly marked diversion routes that allow traffic to flow smoothly around the closed area, minimising confusion and delays.
Advanced Warning Signs: We install advanced warning signs in strategic locations to inform road users of the closure well ahead of time, helping them prepare and adjust their routes.
Pedestrian Management: For areas where pedestrians are affected by road closures, we provide clear, safe detours and crossing points to keep foot traffic moving smoothly and safely.
Installation of Road Closures
Our experienced traffic management team ensures that road closures are installed safely and efficiently, causing minimal disruption to road users.
Barriers and Cones: We use durable, high-visibility barriers, cones, and fencing to clearly define the closed area, ensuring that drivers and pedestrians are kept safe.
Temporary Traffic Signals: Where necessary, we install temporary traffic lights to manage traffic around the closed area, ensuring that vehicles can move safely through diversion routes or alternate lanes.
Night and Day Installation: Our team can set up road closures at any time of day or night, depending on the needs of your project and traffic conditions. This ensures flexibility and helps avoid peak traffic periods for reduced disruption.
Real-Time Monitoring and Adjustments
Once the road closure is in place, we continue to monitor traffic flow and adjust our systems as needed to ensure everything runs smoothly. Traffic conditions can change unexpectedly, and our team is on hand to manage any issues that arise.
Traffic Flow Monitoring: We use real-time monitoring to keep track of traffic conditions and make adjustments if needed to improve the flow of vehicles and prevent congestion.
Incident Response: Should an unexpected issue occur, such as an accident or heavy congestion, our team is prepared to respond quickly, modifying signage or adjusting traffic management systems to ensure safety and flow.
Road Closure Removal
When the project is complete, our team removes the road closure safely and efficiently, restoring the area to its original state with minimal disruption to road users.
Quick Removal: We aim to dismantle road closures as quickly as possible once it’s safe to do so, ensuring that normal traffic flow is restored with minimal delay.
Site Restoration: After the road closure is removed, we ensure that all signs, barriers, and temporary markings are cleared, leaving the site clean, safe, and ready for use.
Post-Project Inspection: Our team conducts a final inspection of the site to ensure that all temporary traffic measures have been removed and that the road is safe for drivers and pedestrians.
Emergency Road Closures
In the event of an emergency, such as a serious accident, flooding, or infrastructure failure, road closures may need to be set up quickly and without prior notice. Our team is available 24/7 to provide rapid response road closure services, ensuring safety and controlling traffic during unexpected situations.
Rapid Deployment: We are equipped to quickly implement road closures in emergency situations, setting up the necessary barriers, signage, and diversion routes to protect road users and manage traffic.
Emergency Services Access: During emergency closures, we work closely with emergency services to ensure they have unrestricted access to the site and surrounding areas.
Why Choose Redcone Recruitment?
Safety-Focused: We prioritise the safety of road users, pedestrians, and workers, ensuring that all road closures are implemented in full compliance with UK safety regulations.
Experienced Team: Our team of traffic management professionals has extensive experience in planning and implementing road closures on a variety of road types, from local streets to major motorways.
24/7 Availability: Whether you need a planned closure or an emergency response, our team is available 24/7 to ensure your road closure needs are met efficiently and safely.
Compliance with Regulations: All of our road closures are compliant with UK traffic management laws, including Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual. We also ensure that all required permits and approvals are obtained before implementation.
Minimal Disruption: Our goal is to keep traffic moving safely while causing the least possible disruption. We work carefully to plan diversion routes and timing to suit the specific needs of your project.
At Redcone Recruitment, we provide reliable, professional road closure services, ensuring that your project runs smoothly while maintaining the safety of road users and worksite personnel. Whether you require a planned closure or need urgent traffic control, our team is here to deliver tailored solutions that meet your needs.
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.