SRL Products for the construction sector

Improving safety and efficiency in challenging construction environments

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Construction site cross road

The Challenge

In the construction industry, where safety is the highest priority, managing the risks associated with onsite vehicle movements remains a critical focus for protecting the workforce. 

Managing safety is only half the battle. Disruption and general frustration caused by construction sites for drivers using adjacent public highways can severely threaten the ambitious user experience targets of local authorities and National Highways.  

Contractors must bear both issues in mind when drawing up plans for new projects, keeping the safety of their team, as well as that of motorists, front-of-mind, along with the need to ensure that on and off-site traffic flows smoothly.  

Sustainability is also a factor, with construction firms and their customers all striving to minimise their carbon footprints.  

Construction site

The Solution

SRL has an impressive track record in construction. Working with major contractors and specialist firms, we deliver VMS traffic signs and other temporary, solar-powered intelligent transport system (ITS) solutions to help achieve safety, efficiency and sustainability targets, whatever their project size or scope. 

From compact units designed for restricted work zones to larger highway-grade systems, every product is created to support the specific demands of construction environments.  

Our patented, award-winning Haul Route PLUS mobile crossing system combines RiseMaster HE work-zone safety barriers, variable message signs (VMS), ANPR and CCTV, along with temporary traffic signals to help guard against dangerous incursions. Traffic signals feature adaptive detection technology to allow slow-moving plant to enter/exit the area safely.

VMS play a vital role on and off site. They prepare motorists for delays, support temporary traffic arrangements, and provide on-site teams with clear speed, routing and safety instructions. Where layouts frequently change, mobile VMS traffic signs allow bot messaging and sign positioning to be adapted quickly as work progresses. 

Traffic and pedestrian signals, along with remotely operated stop/go systems, help maintain consistent flows around active work zones, supporting reliable construction site traffic control throughout the project.  

Our CCTV solutions offer additional oversight, helping site managers protect assets, monitor activity, and maintain safe working conditions.  

All kit is created with resilience in mind, incorporating robust design features and guaranteeing reliable performance whatever the weather and however rugged and remote the location. 

We can help ensure your project runs safely, efficiently and sustainably.

Products Designed for Construction

UltraLight

Premium, TOPAS 2540A Compliant portable traffic light

SolarLight

24/7, 365 day reliability

REMOS

CCTV monitored portable traffic lights

Urban64

Semi-permanent traffic lights

Portable UTMC

Multiphase ADS

Haul Route PLUS

TOPAS 2540A Approved

Compliance to the highest industry standards

AutoConfigured Multiphase ADS

No set-up required

IP56 Rating

Improved performance in challenging conditions

Improved reliability

Reduced interference with new design

365-day battery guarantee

Powered by dual-aspect solar panels

Stability legs

For versatile deployment

Telehandler installation

Suitable for medium-long-term works

Commanding appearance

Same height as permanent signals

CCTV monitored

Negate the need for man on site

HSE

Mitigates risk of onsite worker incidents

Reduced carbon footprint

Streamlined control centre operation

Optimised traffic flow

Improved driver experience

Replicates permanent technology

Bespoke layouts, up to 64 signals

MOVA capability

Adapt green times for unpredictable flows

UTMC connectivity

Replicate method of control

Overhead cabling

Promotes safety & efficiency

VMS Applications for Construction

SRL’s VMS are used extensively across construction projects to support both construction site traffic management and communication with road users, site teams, and contractors. 

Units can be deployed on approach roads, at site entrances, along haul routes, or within the work zone itself, offering clear, high-visibility messaging wherever it is needed.  

Construction teams rely on SRL’s VMS to communicate lane closures, diversions, temporary speed limits, and access changes. On-site, the signs reinforce safety requirements, highlight restricted areas, and guide workers through complex or changing layouts. 

Fully programmable, SRL’s VMS adapt seamlessly as site layouts evolve. Solar power with battery backup provides long-running, low-carbon operation, while rugged casing ensures durability through all weather conditions and across challenging terrain. 

When used alongside radar detection or integrated with wider ITS deployments, they offer a powerful tool for safe, efficient construction site traffic control.  

Whether supporting a short-term utility repair or a major infrastructure scheme, SRL’s VMS provide professional-grade communication with the flexibility, clarity and reliability construction projects demand.

VMS for Construction

Large High-Speed Smart Messenger

Medium Smart Messenger

Small Portable Smart Messenger

Large high speed variable message sign
Full colour RGB display

No limitations to messaging / imagery

Superior energy efficiency

Fuss-free maintenance

Operational reliability

The youngest fleet in the industry

Our BIGGEST signs

For maximum impact

High-resolution LED

Clear messages even at a distance

Full colour RGB display

No limitations to messaging

Adjustable

Electric power height adjustment and complete rotation

Full Colour Display

Perfect for concise messaging

Compact Design

Small footprint for versatile deployment

Easy Portability

One person can easily manoeuvre

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Services and Support

As Europe’s largest manufacturer and hirer of ITS equipment, we have over 30 depots strategically placed across the UK and Ireland providing a 24/7 service, 365 days a year, our service is unlike no other.

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Testimonials

“I came into the role without any experience in traffic management, but I’ve learned a lot in a short space of time. It’s a fast-paced environment, which I really enjoy, and I still feel like I’m growing and developing every day.”

Davinder Sagoo
REMOS Operator

"The equipment we hire is always well maintained and the partnership we have is vital to the success of our contracts. We look forward to working with you for the long term… We are able to count on you at every step to go the extra mile to help us achieve for our clients."

Jim Bailey
Hatton TM

"I'd just like to say how impressed we are with the Multiphase ADS. Both 3-ways we installed were on major trunk roads in Bristol. Our customers (Bristol City Council and Vistry) have both  commented on how well the systems worked, keeping the traffic flowing. Thanks again for the great service you provide ETM"

Andy Macey
Assistant Manager
ETM

"This high-profile project has been challenging, and it was essential for us to improve the capacity of the busy city centre junction and improve journey times for motorists. I’ve worked with SRL for 12 years now and they have always been very responsive to our needs, so we had no hesitation in using them on this project. SRL’s UTMC system was ideal for this scheme and it has synchronised perfectly with the council’s permanent UTMC to significantly minimise the impact of roadworks during a lengthy project.”

Simon Phillips
Contracts Manager
Class One Traffic Management

"The ability to combine the flexibility of using temporary signals whilst also being able to control and co-ordinate timings with the Council’s existing permanent traffic signals, has been invaluable during construction works on the Trams to Newhaven project. Having now experienced the advantages of using SRL's UTMC temporary signals, we will be looking to specify their use in future projects to help keep everyone moving around Edinburgh."

Robert Mansell
Senior Engineer
City of Edinburgh Council

"The SRL UTMC System was a fantastic solution whilst we refurbished a set of permanent signals during the christmas period on an arterial route into the city. The product allowed us to maintain control of the tempoary signals and coordinate their operation with the surrounding permanent signals, notably reducing the impact of the road works for all road users."

Iain Moffat
Aberdeen City Council

“Given the high number of traffic lights we use, it’s quite common for the batteries to run low in half a dozen of them at around the same time. Unlike other products, if we only need to replace the battery, one van can get round all those units in a fraction of the time, money and resource it would take to replace the units in their entirety.”

David Moist
Premier Traffic Management

"SRL’s Multiphase ADS system was a huge advantage for us during the tender stage. Fully portable and flexible for our needs, the reactive, intelligent traffic light technology is 50% more efficient than standard signals. All 70 of SRL’s traffic signals for the Scottish Water contract are Multiphase ADS enabled."

Bryan Hosier
Head of Operations
HBS

"Introducing SRL Telematics has been a huge advantage for us. We now have live data on the status of all our signals and we can even see if they have been tampered with or moved - all without having to visit site. The time and cost savings on call-outs is significant, not to mention the reduction in our environmental impact.”

Dave Oswald
Managing Director
CTM

There’s nothing like Urban64® out there on the market. It is the only temporary system that has intelligent technology to allow for efficient phasing of traffic and pedestrian systems. This makes junctions flow better, eases road user frustration and reduces complaints. Like every product in SRL’s extensive range, Urban64® is robust and user-friendly and is backed by high levels of customer and technical support.

Ross Simpson
Contracts Manager
Highways Traffic Management