Temporary traffic regulation orders – make temporary changes to your road

You can apply to make a temporary change to your road. This could be for emergency works or for an event.

Apply for a temporary change to a road

You'll need the following documents:

a completed application form for
single road (DOC, 118kb) or multiple roads (DOC, 148kb)
a plan of the diversion route.

You must make coordination checks to ensure your closure and diversion won't affect other works.

You can't start any works until you have a valid traffic regulation order and permit.

For more information, read our guidance notes (PDF, 181kb).

Types of temporary regulation orders

We're unable to provide updates on applications-in-progress, but we'll get in contact if a site visit is needed.

These are for planned works on a road.

Cost: £1,877
Application processing time: 8 weeks minimum
Valid for 18 months, if they affect right of way they only last for 6 months.

You can't apply for these in advance.

These are for events to take place on a road. Find out how to apply on our street parties page.

If you have any questions, give us a call and ask to speak to one of the highways network management team:

0300 123 4047