Traffic Management Equipment UK — Cones, Signs, Barriers & Roadworks Supplies
Barriers Co stocks the full range of traffic management equipment for UK roadworks contractors, councils, utility companies and event organisers. From Chapter 8-compliant traffic cones to vehicle restraint barriers — everything you need for safe temporary traffic management (TTM) in one place, with free UK delivery on qualifying orders.
Traffic Cones
All sizes for Chapter 8 compliance:
- 300mm cones — footways and private areas (not for roads above 10 mph)
- 500mm cones — roads up to 40 mph, most widely used
- 750mm cones — mandatory on roads 50 mph and above
Temporary Traffic Signs
Chapter 8 signing equipment including:
- 750mm yellow-backed temporary road signs
- Speed limit signs (20, 30, 40 mph)
- Road works ahead, "STOP" and "GO" signs
- Give way and lane closure signs
- Sign frames and bases
Traffic Barriers
- Water-filled barriers for lane management and event control
- Pedestrian guardrail for protecting footway diversions
- Steel crowd barriers for pedestrian area control
- Concrete jersey barriers for high-speed roadworks and HVM
Chapter 8 Compliance
All our traffic management equipment is designed to meet the requirements of Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual and the associated Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice. TTM layouts must be designed by an NHSS 12-qualified operative before equipment is ordered.
Who Uses This Equipment?
- Highways contractors and utility companies (gas, water, telecoms, electric)
- Local authorities and highways departments
- Event safety managers requiring road closures
- Construction contractors working on or near highways
- Private landowners managing site access
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FAQ
Do you need a qualification to buy traffic management equipment?
No — anyone can buy the equipment. However, placing TTM on a public highway requires an NHSS 12-qualified operative to design and supervise the layout. The equipment must also comply with Chapter 8 specifications for the road type.
What is the minimum equipment needed for a simple road closure?
A basic lane closure on a local road requires: advance warning signs (at appropriate distances), correctly sized cones for the taper and buffer zone, and a "Road Works" sign. Exact requirements depend on the Chapter 8 layout category for your specific works.