Just weeks after using TPA’s temporary roadways for the first time, highways infrastructure specialists AmcoGiffen Carnell Joint Venture (AGC) were specifying them again. This time for a fencing replacement scheme alongside the M6 near Keele services in Staffordshire.
Temporary Access Project background
AGC needed a safe access solution for plant and vehicles working across arable land to replace 530m of highways boundary fencing. With the original fencing reaching the end of its 25-year design life, access routes had to be installed quickly and reliably to keep the programme on schedule.
Challenging ground conditions
The site presented difficult terrain. Fields off Three Mile Lane consisted of heavy clay soils, which became saturated during the wet weather of late 2023. Access was further complicated by deep tractor ruts already embedded across the ground.
The temporary roadway solution
To overcome these challenges, AGC specified TPA’s Dura-Base HDPE plastic roadway panels. Their unique design makes them impermeable to mud, water and soil. They even float, and their twist-lock system allows for rapid installation.
By selecting Dura-Base, AGC gained the most heavy-duty and theft-resistant option for the compound area, while still benefitting from TPA’s end-to-end service including pre-site surveys, regular checks, and smooth installation and removal.
Following the success of this project, AGC has already specified TPA’s heavy-duty aluminium panels for a further scheme: the replacement of 815m of highways boundary fencing along the M42 in Solihull, due to complete in March 2024.
Client feedback
Tom Wright, Contract Manager at AGC, explained:
“We needed the most heavy-duty panels available due to the extreme ground conditions, specifying the Dura-Base panels as our compound was off site and aluminium panels would have been vulnerable to theft. The TPA product was very good and provided a robust roadway for our plant and vehicles to access the works areas, and the service was equally good.”
He added:
“We had a pre-site visit and regular check-ups throughout the scheme. The installation and removal went smoothly and the TPA team was very proactive in resolving any issues. Track making requirements are becoming more significant in our work and the process with TPA has been very efficient. We didn’t lose any time on the programme despite the weather and other challenges we had and we will continue to use TPA going forward.”
Why contractors choose TPA for temporary roadway hire
This project highlights how temporary roadway hire from TPA helps contractors deliver essential infrastructure works in even the most challenging conditions. With a wide range of panel systems, TPA provides flexible, reliable solutions that protect land, reduce risk, and keep projects moving.