If you need to close a road, divert traffic or suspend parking bays for your works or event, you’ll likely need a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO). These legal orders are essential for managing road safety and ensuring compliance. This blog explains how to obtain a TTRO in Yorkshire.

What is a TTRO?

A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order is a legal document issued by the local authority that allows restrictions to be placed on a public highway. TTROs are typically used for:

  • Full road closures
  • Temporary speed limits
  • Suspension of parking or loading bays
  • Weight restrictions

When Do You Need a TTRO?

You need a TTRO if your planned activity:

  • Obstructs traffic or restricts access
  • Requires significant plant or machinery on the carriageway
  • Involves excavation or utility work in the highway
  • Is part of a public event requiring traffic diversion

How to Apply for a TTRO in Yorkshire

  1. Prepare a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) Include drawings, signage details, timings and diversion routes.
  2. Submit Application to Local Council Each council (e.g. Leeds, Doncaster, Sheffield) has its own forms and submission processes.
  3. Publish Legal Notice Councils are legally required to publish your TTRO in local newspapers, usually 1–2 weeks before works begin.
  4. Wait for Approval
    • Standard TTRO: 8–12 weeks lead time
    • Emergency TTRO: Processed in 24–48 hours
  5. Deploy and Monitor Once approved, ensure signage is placed according to Chapter 8 and monitored throughout the works.

How We Help

Insight Traffic Solutions offers a turnkey TTRO service:

  • We design and submit the TMP
  • Liaise directly with the council
  • Ensure legal publication requirements are met
  • Deploy the site with fully trained operatives
  • Provide real-time site monitoring and compliance checks

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying too late and missing your project deadline
  • Inadequate signage plans that get rejected by councils
  • Not accounting for public transport or emergency access

Need help securing a TTRO in Yorkshire? Contact Insight Traffic Solutions today and let us take the hassle out of the process.