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<p>Local highway authorities are responsible for managing the local road network and
for reducing the impact of road works on congestion. The majority now do this through
the use of street works permit schemes. The Department issues advice and guidance
on both the effective operation of permit schemes, and on the correct and safe use
of both stop/go signs and portable traffic signals via the ‘Safety at street and road
works code of practice.’</p><p> </p><p>There is no blanket requirement for portable
traffic signals to be manned and portable signals can be appropriate in many environments,
24 hours a day, and where works are no more than 300 metres long. It is for each local
authority to consider the most effective way of managing traffic when they assess
permit applications.</p><p> </p><p>To help reduce the impact of street works on congestion,
we are currently consulting on an amended street works permit condition that would
require temporary traffic lights to be removed no later than 4 hours after a job has
been completed.</p><p> </p>
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