Temporary Road Signs

Temporary Road Signs help control traffic, warn road users and improve safety during short-term works, diversions and site activities. Also known as temporary traffic signs, roadwork signs, construction traffic signs and temporary warning signs, they provide clear instructions for drivers, pedestrians and site personnel.

These signs are commonly used by contractors, construction companies, utilities providers, councils, event organisers and facilities managers. Typical installation locations include roadworks, temporary traffic routes, construction site entrances, car parks, loading areas, diversions and pedestrian management zones.

Our range includes temporary roadwork signs, directional signs, speed restriction signs, warning signs and traffic management notices. Available in rigid plastic, aluminium composite, reflective materials and temporary sign face options, Rainbow Safety manufactures quality temporary road signage in the UK for professional traffic management and site safety.

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Caution Site Traffic Road Sign | Safety Signs UK
Caution Site Traffic Road Sign
Clearly warn drivers and pedestrians of site traffic hazards with this highly visible Caution Site Traffic road sign designed for traffic safety management.
• Warns drivers and pedestrians to proceed carefully due to site traffic activity
• Suitable for construction sites, industrial estates, warehouses, and maintenance areas
• Bold white text on a red background ensures excellent visibility and recognition
• Manufactured from durable Reflective Zintec Metal material options for outdoor use
• Helps improve awareness and reduce the risk of accidents in busy traffic-controlled environments
£28.58
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Slow road traffic sign with white text on red background
Slow Road Sign
Clearly instruct drivers to reduce vehicle speeds with this highly visible Slow Road Sign designed for traffic-controlled and hazardous areas.
• Alerts drivers to slow down and proceed with caution
• Suitable for roads, construction sites, warehouses, and temporary traffic control zones
• Bold white text on a red background ensures excellent visibility and recognition
• Manufactured from durable Reflective Zintec Metal material options for long-term use
• Helps reduce accidents and improve driver awareness in controlled environments
£28.58
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Footpath Closed road safety sign with white text on red background
Footpath Closed Road Sign
Clearly inform pedestrians that access to the footpath is restricted with this highly visible Footpath Closed road sign.
• Clearly indicates that the footpath ahead is closed to pedestrian access
• Suitable for roadworks, construction sites, pedestrian diversions, and maintenance areas
• Bold white text on a red background ensures excellent visibility and recognition
• Manufactured from durable Reflective Zintec Metal material options for outdoor use
• Helps improve pedestrian safety and supports effective traffic and access management
£28.58
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Road Closed traffic management sign with white text on red background
Road Closed Road Sign
Clearly warn drivers and pedestrians of restricted access with this highly visible Road Closed road sign designed for traffic management and safety control.
• Clearly indicates that the road ahead is closed to vehicles and public access
• Suitable for roadworks, construction sites, maintenance areas, and temporary traffic restrictions
• Bold white text on a red background ensures excellent visibility and quick recognition
• Manufactured from durable Reflective Zintec Metal material options for outdoor use
• Helps improve traffic control, reduce confusion, and support public safety in restricted areas
£28.58
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Ramp road warning sign with white text on red background
Ramp Road Sign
Clearly warn drivers and pedestrians of a ramp ahead with this highly visible Ramp road sign designed for traffic and workplace safety.
• Alerts drivers and pedestrians to the presence of a ramp ahead
• Suitable for roads, yards, car parks, warehouses, and industrial sites
• Bold white text on a red background ensures excellent visibility and recognition
• Manufactured from durable Reflective Zintec Metal material options for outdoor use
• Helps improve awareness and support safer vehicle and pedestrian movement around ramp areas
£28.58
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Pedestrians Look Both Ways road safety sign with white text on red background
Pedestrians Look Both Ways Road Sign
Clearly remind pedestrians to check for traffic in both directions with this highly visible road safety sign designed for pedestrian crossing areas.
• Reminds pedestrians to look both ways before crossing roads or vehicle routes
• Suitable for roads, car parks, pedestrian crossings, and workplace traffic areas
• Bold white text on a red background ensures excellent visibility and quick recognition
• Manufactured from durable Reflective Zintec Metal material options for outdoor use
• Helps improve pedestrian awareness and reduce the risk of accidents in busy areas
£28.58
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Pedestrians Right road sign with directional arrow
Pedestrians Right Road Sign
Clearly direct pedestrians to proceed to the right with this highly visible pedestrian guidance road sign designed for safe traffic management.
• Instructs pedestrians to move safely to the right-hand designated route
• Suitable for roadsides, walkways, events, and temporary traffic control areas
• Bold white text and directional arrow on a red background ensure excellent visibility
• Manufactured from durable Reflective Zintec Metal material options for outdoor use
• Helps improve pedestrian flow and reduce confusion in busy or restricted environments
£28.58
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Pedestrians Straight Ahead road sign with directional arrow
Pedestrians Straight Ahead Road Sign
Clearly direct pedestrians to continue straight ahead with this highly visible road sign designed for safe pedestrian guidance.
• Instructs pedestrians to proceed straight ahead in designated walking routes
• Suitable for walkways, construction sites, public areas, and traffic-managed environments
• Bold white text and directional arrow on a red background ensure excellent visibility
• Manufactured from durable Reflective Zintec Metal material options for outdoor use
• Helps improve pedestrian flow, safety, and directional awareness in controlled areas
£28.58
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Pedestrians Left road sign with directional arrow
Pedestrians Left Road Sign
Clearly direct pedestrians to proceed left with this highly visible pedestrian guidance road sign designed for safe traffic management.
• Instructs pedestrians to follow the designated route to the left
• Suitable for roadworks, pedestrian diversions, construction sites, and public walkways
• Bold white text and directional arrow on a red background ensure excellent visibility
• Manufactured from durable Reflective Zintec Metal material options for outdoor use
• Helps improve pedestrian flow and support safer movement in controlled areas
£28.58
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Temporary stanchion sign frame with fixing clips for temporary signage
Temporary Stanchion Sign Frame C/W Fixing Clips
Provide a stable and portable solution for displaying temporary signage with this freestanding temporary stanchion sign frame.
• Designed to securely display temporary signs and important site messages
• Suitable for entrances, walkways, warehouses, retail spaces, and event areas
• Open frame design ensures clear visibility of displayed signage and guidance
• Manufactured from durable frame materials designed for repeated use
• Helps manage access, direct traffic, and display temporary information effectively
£28.33
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Caution Site Traffic road sign with white text on red background
Caution Site Traffic Road Sign
Clearly warn pedestrians, workers, and drivers of active site traffic with this highly visible Caution Site Traffic road sign.
• Warns of moving site vehicles and traffic hazards in active work areas
• Suitable for construction sites, yards, entrances, loading areas, and temporary works
• Bold white text on a red background ensures excellent visibility and recognition
• Manufactured from durable Aluminium Composite (3mm) material for long-term site use
• Helps improve awareness and reduce traffic-related risks in controlled environments
£49.08
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Caution Lorries Turning reflective road sign
Caution Lorries Turning Road Sign
Warn drivers and pedestrians of turning heavy vehicles with this highly visible caution lorries turning road sign.
• Warns of turning lorries and moving heavy vehicle traffic ahead
• Ideal for construction sites, industrial estates, loading bays and warehouse entrances
• Bold white text on a red background provides excellent visibility and rapid recognition
• Available in Reflective Zintec Metal and Reflective Zintec Metal (With Frame)
• Helps improve safety by alerting road users to turning heavy goods vehicles
£28.58
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Road Ahead Closed reflective traffic management road sign
Road Ahead Closed Road Sign
Clearly warn road users of an upcoming road closure with this highly visible Road Ahead Closed road sign.
• Clearly informs drivers that the road ahead is closed to access
• Ideal for roadworks, construction sites, maintenance zones and temporary traffic control areas
• Bold white text on a red background provides excellent visibility and rapid recognition
• Available in Reflective Zintec Metal and Reflective Zintec Metal (With Frame)
• Helps improve driver awareness and supports safe temporary traffic management
£28.58
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Road closed reflective traffic management road sign
Road Closed Road Sign
Clearly inform road users of restricted access with this highly visible road closed road sign for temporary traffic management.
• Clearly indicates that the road ahead is closed to vehicles and public access
• Ideal for roadworks, construction sites, temporary road closures and restricted access areas
• Bold white text on a red background provides excellent visibility and rapid recognition
• Available in Reflective Zintec Metal and Reflective Zintec Metal (With Frame)
• Helps improve traffic management and enhance safety by preventing unauthorised access
£28.58
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Diversion left reflective road sign with left arrow
Diversion Left Road Sign
Clearly direct traffic along an alternative route with this highly visible diversion left road sign for temporary traffic management.
• Directs drivers and pedestrians to follow a diversion route to the left
• Ideal for roadworks, construction sites, temporary road closures and traffic diversion routes
• Bold black text and left arrow on a yellow background provide excellent visibility
• Available in Reflective Zintec Metal and Reflective Zintec Metal (With Frame)
• Helps improve traffic flow and reduce confusion during temporary diversions
£28.58
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Diversion arrow right reflective road sign with right arrow
Diversion Arrow Right Road Sign
Clearly direct traffic along an alternative route with this highly visible diversion arrow right road sign for temporary traffic management.
• Directs drivers and pedestrians to follow a diversion route to the right
• Ideal for roadworks, construction sites, temporary road closures and traffic diversion routes
• Bold black text and right arrow on a yellow background provide excellent visibility
• Available in Reflective Zintec Metal and Reflective Zintec Metal (With Frame)
• Helps improve traffic flow and reduce confusion during temporary diversions
£28.58
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Diversion arrow up reflective road sign with upward arrow
Diversion Arrow Up Road Sign
Clearly direct traffic straight ahead with this highly visible diversion arrow up road sign for temporary traffic management.
• Directs drivers and pedestrians to continue straight ahead along a diversion route
• Ideal for roadworks, construction sites, temporary road closures and traffic diversion routes
• Bold black text and upward arrow on a yellow background provide excellent visibility
• Available in Reflective Zintec Metal and Reflective Zintec Metal (With Frame)
• Helps improve traffic flow and reduce confusion during temporary diversions
£28.58
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Please Wait Here high-visibility sign
Please Wait Here Sign
Clearly direct visitors and customers to remain in a designated waiting area with this highly visible Please Wait Here sign.
• Instructs people to wait in a designated location for safety and organisation
• Ideal for workplaces, reception areas, retail spaces and public access points
• High-visibility yellow background with bold black text ensures excellent readability
• Available in Dibond (Without Frame) and Dibond (With Frame)
• Helps improve queue management, visitor guidance and organised waiting areas
£26.72
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Custom Your Text Here personalised safety sign
Custom Your Text Here Sign
Create clear, highly visible custom messaging with this personalised Your Text Here sign for temporary or permanent site communication.
• Displays your own custom message for site-specific information and instructions
• Ideal for workplaces, construction sites, public areas and pedestrian zones
• High-visibility yellow background with bold black text ensures excellent readability
• Available in Dibond with frame and without frame options
• Helps improve communication, awareness and safety in managed environments
£26.72
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Double sided Stop and Go traffic control lollypop sign
Double Sided Stop / Go Lollypop
Clearly control vehicle and pedestrian movement with this double sided Stop / Go lollypop sign designed for temporary traffic management.
• Provides clear stop and go instructions to control traffic flow safely
• Suitable for roadworks, construction sites, car parks, and traffic-controlled areas
• High-visibility red STOP and green GO faces ensure quick recognition
• Manufactured from durable materials suitable for repeated outdoor use
• Helps improve safety, reduce confusion, and support efficient traffic management
£70.81

Temporary Road Signs Guide

Temporary Road Signs are used to manage traffic and provide warnings during roadworks, construction activity, temporary diversions and short-term site operations. They help drivers, pedestrians and workers understand changes to normal traffic routes and identify potential hazards.

Clear temporary traffic signage is essential for reducing confusion, improving safety and supporting effective traffic management around works areas, events and private sites.

Where Are Temporary Road Signs Used?

  • Roadworks and highway maintenance
  • Construction site entrances
  • Temporary traffic diversions
  • Utility works and repairs
  • Car parks and private roads
  • Event traffic management areas
  • Loading bays and service yards
  • Pedestrian management routes

Available Materials

Aluminium Composite (3mm)

Weather-resistant and suitable for more demanding outdoor traffic environments.

Reflective Material

Improves visibility for drivers during darkness, poor weather and low-light conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are temporary road signs?

Temporary road signs are signs used to warn, guide and control traffic during roadworks, construction activity, diversions and short-term site operations.

Where are temporary road signs used?

They are commonly used at roadworks, construction sites, utility works, event traffic routes, car parks, private roads and pedestrian management areas.

Why are temporary road signs important?

They help reduce confusion, warn road users of hazards and support safer traffic movement around temporary works or changed route layouts.

What types of temporary road signs are available?

Common options include roadworks signs, diversion signs, road closed signs, temporary speed limit signs, pedestrian direction signs and reflective warning signs.

Can temporary road signs be used outdoors?

Yes. Rigid plastic, aluminium composite and reflective temporary road signs are suitable for outdoor use.

Should temporary road signs be reflective?

Reflective signs are recommended where signs need to be visible to drivers in darkness, poor weather or low-light conditions.

Who uses temporary road signs?

Contractors, construction companies, utilities providers, councils, event organisers, facilities managers and traffic management teams use temporary road signage.

Can I order custom temporary road signs?

Yes. Rainbow Safety can manufacture bespoke temporary road signs with custom wording, symbols, arrows and site-specific traffic instructions.

Why Buy From Rainbow Safety?

  • Manufactured in the UK
  • Over 30 years of signage expertise
  • Fast dispatch on standard products
  • Trade discounts available
  • Custom traffic signs manufactured to order
  • Large range of temporary road, traffic and site safety signs
  • Trusted by UK contractors, councils and facilities managers
  • Expert support from an experienced signage team