How the traffic flow is managed after a major accident or subsidence
Traffic Management Orders, and what they are used for
Where to obtain Traffic Management Orders
Applying for a Traffic Management order
How the traffic flow is managed after a major accident or subsidence.
In the event of a major accident the Police may close off the road to allow detailed investigation to be carried out and put temporary diversions in place.
In the event of road subsidence when the closure is likely to remain in force for some time the Council would arrange for diversions to be put in place
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Traffic Management Orders, and what they are used for.
Traffic Management Orders may be used for the following:
Waiting and loading restrictions
Controlled Parking Zones
Disabled Persons Parking Places
Loading Bays
One-way streets
Banned entry
Prohibited right turns / left turns / “U” turns.
Road closures
Width restrictions
Weight restrictions.
Speed limits.
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Where to obtain Traffic Management Orders.
Copies of any Traffic Management Orders made by Hounslow Council (or its predecessors) can be viewed at:
The Traffic Team
Street Management and Public Protection
London Borough of Hounslow
Civic Centre,
Lampton Road
Hounslow TW3 4DN
Telephone: 020 8583 3322
Fax: 020 8583 4880
E-mail: traffic@hounslow.gov.uk
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Applying for a Traffic Management order.
If you wish to ask the Council to consider the introduction of any measures mentioned under the heading of “What are Traffic Management Orders used for” you will need to request this in writing giving full reasons for the request. It can take up to 3 months to make a Traffic Management Order from the time it has been approved by an Area Committee. This can be much longer if material objections are received during the process.
Applications must be made in writing to:
The Traffic Team
Street Management and Public Protection
London Borough of Hounslow
Civic Centre,
Lampton Road
Hounslow
TW3 4DN
Telephone: 020 8583 3322
Fax: 020 8583 4880
E-mail: traffic@hounslow.gov.uk
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Contact
The Traffic and Road Safety Team
Street Management and Public Protection
London Borough of Hounslow
Civic Centre,
Lampton Road
Hounslow TW3 4DN
Telephone: 020 8583 3322
Fax: 020 8583 4880
E-mail: traffic@hounslow.gov.uk
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