What traffic management solutions are available on UK roads?

Traffic control is essential on many roads in the UK. Without it, there would be far more accidents and incidents. To help, we supply merchandise that can force drivers to slow down and prevent a collision. In our inventory, you can find speed bumps for domestic, commercial, and public spaces. We even have coach screw fixings for clients that need them.

Road traffic management is when you direct pedestrians and vehicles around disruptions. This may be road surfacing, tree removal, or an accident. By managing traffic efficiently and safely, you can reduce the chance of vehicles crashing into each other. It can also protect people who may be working in the area and can prevent disruptive road closures.

On our UK roads, you will see a number of traffic management solutions. Let's have a look at some of the more common ones.

Lane closure

One method would be using a lane closure. This is when you close off one or more lanes of a dual carriageway or motorway. Normally, this occurs due to repairs or highway maintenance. Lane closures could be rolling, temporary, or fixed.

Give and take

Another solution would be to use give and take traffic management. What you do here is close off one side of a road and start tapering off the traffic into one file. When the road clears, drivers pass at their own discretion.

Since the drivers decide when it is safe for them to move, you can't use give or take where there are fast-moving vehicle. It is the same if there is lots of traffic. You are only able to use this strategy if the road speed limit is 30mph or less. Additionally, the method is only suitable for locales where a driver can easily see both ends of a site.

Let us help you with traffic control

At Barrier Mart, we are able to provide clients with nationwide installation services for our products. That means they can rely on us to supply great items and install them correctly. This ensures they get a consistent, high quality solution.

If that wasn't enough, when clients have specific requirements they need to discuss, we are on hand to talk to them. Our aim is to ensure they get exactly what they need, whether it is traffic control measures, barriers, or other safety products. So, if there is anything we can do for you, please let us know.