Road closures and restrictions

Any work on a road that means we have to close it or restrict traffic needs a traffic regulation order (TRO). This might be:

for road works to take place
because of building works being carried out near the road
for safety at an event
for events, street parties and fairs

Restrictions can be temporary or permanent and include:

road and footway closures
waiting and loading
one-way streets
speed limits
weight and width restrictions
access and turning restrictions
cycle and bus lanes
parking zones

Request a temporary road closure or restriction

If you're a contractor or event organiser and you need a temporary restriction or road closure you can apply for a temporary traffic regulation order.

We need at least six weeks' notice - for some closures this can be up to three months so that we can advertise diversions. You can close a footway for a maximum of six months and a carriageway for a maximum of 18 months.

Download Request a temporary road closure [PDF, 281KB]