Road plates are heavy-duty steel or composite plates used to cover open trenches, excavations, or damaged road sections, allowing vehicles and pedestrians to pass safely. Ideal for temporary use in construction zones, they provide stability, durability, and quick installation for maintaining traffic flow.
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Steel road plates are used to provide temporary access and maintain traffic flow over excavations, trenches, conduits and other ground openings. They help support vehicle and pedestrian access while protecting underground works and reducing disruption on construction, civil and infrastructure projects.
Selecting the right steel road plate depends on factors such as trench dimensions, load requirements, traffic volumes and site conditions. Plate size, thickness and installation requirements should be assessed to ensure the solution is suitable for the intended application and complies with project specifications.
Yes. Coates can supply steel road plates in quantities ranging from individual plates for small works to large-scale deployments for major civil, transport and infrastructure projects. Access to our large hire fleet and national logistics network helps support rapid mobilisation and changing project requirements.
Ground protection mats, such as TrakMats, are used to protect grass, turf and sensitive surfaces from damage caused by vehicles and machinery. They help distribute weight, reduce rutting and provide temporary access over soft or environmentally sensitive ground on construction sites, events and landscaping projects.
