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
Cost to request temporary traffic signals
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 |
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
A purchase order in PDF format is required to progress with works.
Then forward your purchase order:
Email: highwaysstreetlighting@northumberland.gov.uk
A minimum of 5 working days notice is required when requesting a suspension.
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.
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