Hill & Smith Infrastructure has reported no vehicle incursions at a trial deployment of its Incursion Defender barrier on Costain’s A12 Eastern Avenue works.
The one-month live trial took place at a high-use access point on the Gallows Corner Flyover refurbishment and strengthening scheme, which Costain is delivering for Transport for London (TfL).
Portable access control
The project involved heavy traffic flows, multiple access points and interaction with the public. Long diversion routes also increased the risk of drivers attempting to use unauthorised shortcuts, according to Hill & Smith Infrastructure.
Incursion Defender replaced existing barriers at an access point used by construction vehicles at least 10 times a day. The manufacturer said its modular, tool-free system can be deployed across a standard road by operatives in about 10 minutes, without ground fixings.
Optional wheel configurations allowed temporary access to be created quickly, helping site teams move and reposition the barrier as construction activity changed. Hill & Smith Infrastructure said the system provided both a physical and visual deterrent while allowing controlled entry and exit.
Andy Reddy, traffic management manager at Costain, said: “From an operational perspective, Incursion Defender made a noticeable difference. The ease of portability and management was critical on a site where access points are in constant use. It gave us the flexibility we needed without compromising on control or safety.”
Dave Todd, managing director of Hill & Smith Infrastructure, said the trial showed how the product could change the way vehicle incursions are managed “while improving safety for both the workforce and vehicle occupants”.
He added: “Its deployment on the A12, Eastern Avenue scheme highlights the role Incursion Defender can play in modern traffic management through raising the standard for safety while supporting more efficient day-to-day site operations.”