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Traffic lights

Traffic lights

Report issues or request permanent or temporary traffic lights.

Report issues

All traffic light problems are considered urgent and should be reported immediately.

Telephone: 0345 600 6400

Requests for permanent traffic signal suspensions

If you are carrying out road works and require permanent traffic signals to be suspended:

Fill in the traffic signal suspension application form

Then forward your purchase order:

Email: highwaysstreetlighting@northumberland.gov.uk

A minimum of 5 working days notice is required when requesting a suspension.

Cost

There is a charge for requesting these suspensions as follows: 

Suspension type Cost
Single suspension and resumption at the end of works (Mon to Thurs 8am to 4pm and Fri 8am to 12pm) £415 + VAT
Outside of normal working hours £620 + VAT

A purchase order in PDF format is required to progress with works. 

Requests for temporary traffic signals

No costs are involved when applying for temporary traffic lights. Permission is required to place temporary traffic lights on any part of the highway. 

A 'highway' includes roads, footways and verges. 

Your utility/company must apply for this by filling in the application form (Word) and sending this via email. 

Email: streetworks@northumberland.gov.uk

If you need any assistance 

Telephone: 0345 600 6400

A notice of five working days is required for all non-emergency applications. 

Permission is valid for the duration of the works.