Traffic signals

Installing and maintaining traffic signals, signalised crossings and vehicle activated signs across Suffolk.


Trunk roads are managed by W S Atkins on behalf of the Highways Agency. Any questions regarding these roads should be directed to W S Atkins rather than Suffolk County Council.

Traffic signals, signalised crossings and vehicle activated signs are installed and maintained to a high standard to ensure the safety of the travelling public. They may be installed:

  • to improve road safety at locations where accidents have occurred;
  • to manage traffic flows at locations where congestion occurs; or
  • to provide safe crossing facilities for pedestrians and cyclists.

If you feel that there is a problem that could be solved by:

  • the introduction of new traffic signals, a signalised crossing or vehicle activated sign; or
  • the modification or removal of existing traffic signals

please contact our Customer Service Centre. A traffic management engineer will assess your request.

To report a fault with a permanent traffic signal please contact our Customer Service Centre.  When reporting a fault, please be as clear as possible about the nature of the fault and its location. Some sites have numbered poles that will help to identify the location. 

A traffic signal engineer will investigate the reported fault and arrange for any necessary repair to be carried out. Repair of traffic signal faults is prioritised based on the type of fault. This is to ensure that any fault which causes immediate danger is dealt with first eg red lamp out.

Please note: problems with temporary traffic lights (eg where there are roadworks in progress) should be reported using the emergency contact details supplied at the site (usually on the generator for the traffic lights).