Covers & Road Plates

Covers & Road Plates

To allow safely uninterrupted pedestrian and vehicle access through a site when works are being carried out, trench covers and road plates are an irreplaceable asset. Available in a range of sizes, our trench covers come with high traction edging, allowing pedestrians and vehicles to cross them without falling into the excavation below. For excavations on highways, modular road plate systems are hard to beat, handling everything that legal road traffic can throw at them.

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  • About Covers & Road Plates

    Covering open trenches and excavations is critical to site safety, especially in areas where the general public has access. With the proper covering system, accidents can be avoided easily, increasing safety without any inconvenience.

    A suitable road plate is the only option for areas of the road that need to remain in operation while works are being carried out. These road plates come in a variety of styles, with the most common types being traditional steel plates and more modern, lightweight composite systems.

    Where excavations have been made on pavements and across driveways, lighter-duty walkways and driveway boards can be used to ensure pedestrians can go about their general business without fear of falling into an excavation for new utility services. Below, we have outlined some of the key types of trench and excavation covers from our range.

    Oxford LowPro 1510 15/10 Anti Slip Footway Board (1500mmx1000mm)

    For The Road

    Our range of road plates is suitable for use on the public highway. While they are deployed, you may have to enforce a reduced speed limit, but they keep roads open and traffic flowing, reducing the disruption that works cause. 

    Lowpro 1505 Mk2 Road Plate Centre Section Lifestyle In Use

    For The Pavement

    Our comprehensive range of walkboards, driveway boards, and pedestrian footway boards is perfect for use in areas where only foot traffic or, in some instances, light vehicle traffic (cars accessing driveways) is present.

    Oxford LowPro 1510 15/10 Anti Slip Footway Board (1500mmx1000mm)

    For Fibre Optic & Telecom Installation

    Our range of narrow-gauge trench covers is modular and can be extended to cover many metres of trench. The design for the narrow trenches is needed for the installation of fibre optic lines.

    Oxford Low Pro 100 Fire Optic Trench Cover

    Getting The Right Trench Cover & Road Plate For The Job

    Choosing the right covering is essential; if you get it wrong, you could be left dealing with an injured staff member or member of the public, hefty legal fees or worse. Here are some of the top things you should consider when choosing your covering system.

    Traffic Type & Loading

    Will the covering be exposed to foot traffic, vehicle traffic, or both? Be sure to choose a covering that is load-rated and appropriate for your needs.

    Excavation Span

    What is the span you are covering? Be sure to choose a board that is big enough and rated for the maximum span.

    Noise

    Are you deploying the covering in a residential area where noise will not be tolerated or in an area where there are no nearby residents? Traditional steel plates can clang and be loud with passing traffic.

    Modularity

    Do you need an interlinking system that can be expanded to cover long stretches of trenchwork?

    Weight

    Do you have lifting equipment on site, or do you need a man-portable solution that can be easily lifted manually by one or two workers?

    Ease of Transportation

    Do you need a system that can be easily transported or can be supplied with stillages to keep components together?