BACKCase Study: Messagemaker Displays Specifies Site Safety Solution
2nd August 2023
The site of works for the new Mendip Cabling Project, connected to the Hinkley Point C Power Station, required a signage system within a tight timescale. The team at Messagemaker Displays were selected to provide the ideal solution. This solution specified two fixed Vehicle Activated Speed (VAS) Warning Signs, with a bespoke activation system. As a result, traffic safety when accessing the site has vastly improved.
Summary of the Mendip Cabling Project Warning Signage requirements
Located on the A371 in Banwell, North Somerset, the project required an automatically activated signage system that could be used to alert motorists of the temporary traffic lights up ahead on the road. The use of wireless telemetry radio frequency technology was crucial. This ensured the newly installed signage system could be seamlessly linked to the traffic lights. Recognising when the lights were about to change from amber to red, the signs could provide warning to approaching motorists. Messagemaker Displays liaised closely with Balfour Beatty in order to design and deliver a bespoke solution that would meet the company’s exact project requirements.
What We Did
Our solution for the Mendip Cabling Project Warning Signage requirement was to provide two solar-powered VAS Wig Wag warning signs. The signs were placed either side of the A371’s approach to the junction, tailored to display the desired TSRGD 543 ‘traffic signals ahead’ symbol. These signs are mounted on secure passive safety posts supplied by Mallatite. The 600mm triangle vinyl signs also feature amber wig wag flashing corner lights. Furthermore, the signs feature a 200mm ‘SLOW DOWN’ text which can be lit if required using the solar power supply.
How We Did It
In order to meet the required activation needs, the BS EN 12966 compliant traffic signs were then fitted with a unique radio frequency wireless telemetry system. As such, we included a transmitter located in the traffic light controller and a receiver inside each of the signs.
Below is a comment from our Business Development Manager that worked on the project:
“Meeting the client’s requirements within the timescale was crucial to delivering this project. By providing our industry expertise, we could efficiently incorporate a unique method of activating our warning signs with the wireless telemetry radio frequency technology. In turn, we provided a vehicle-activated signage solution that improves the overall traffic safety for motorists accessing the site of works.”
This bespoke VAS Wig Wag signage soltution is now part of the Messagemaker Displays’ comprehensive range of LED traffic solutions.
