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.

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
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
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