Protecting Roadworkers

Innovative off-grid safety solutions and traffic management technology trusted on National Highways projects. SG keeps workers safe and sites running smoothly.

Why Choose SG for Highways

Innovative off-grid solutions designed specifically for the challenges of highway work zones.

  • Worker Safety

    Technology designed to reduce workforce exposure and improve site safety

  • Rapid Deployment

    Portable, practical solutions built for fast-moving infrastructure projects

  • Built for Infrastructure

    Connected systems that help keep traffic moving and reduce disruption

  • Intelligent Monitoring

    Remote visibility and control through connected systems and telematics

Where safety never stops

SG helps highways and infrastructure teams improve safety, manage traffic and keep projects moving. For two decades, we've continued to innovate, developing practical off-grid technology that protects workers, reduces disruption and supports safer, more efficient worksites.

From portable barriers and temporary traffic signals to connected site technology, access control and overheight protection, our solutions are designed for real-world highway operations, including haul routes and active construction corridors, and trusted on National Highways projects. With National Highways targeting zero emission plant and compounds by 2030, we also handle EV charging design, installation and management, so that's one less requirement to source separately before deadline day.

Built to be reliable, mobile and easy to deploy, SG technology helps teams respond quickly without unnecessary complexity, downtime or reliance on fixed power.

  • INSTABOOM™

    INSTABOOM™ Solar Barrier

    UK's preferred barrier for highways incursion protection.

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  • berlex traffic signals

    Berlex Traffic Signals

    Portable temporary traffic signals.

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  • solar hydrogen vaults ECOGEN

    Solar/Hydrogen Vaults

    The ECO-GEN is a durable, off-grid power and communications system designed for challenging environments where traditional infrastructure is limited.

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  • pallet trailers

    Pallet Trailers

    Transport solution with built-in lifting mechanism. No forklift, no crane? No problem.

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  • remote stop/go board

    Remote Stop / Go

    Remote controlled solar portable Stop / Go solution.

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  • site cctv and monitoring

    Site CCTV & Monitoring

    Site monitoring & security surveillance.

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  • highways cctv

    Highways CCTV

    Fixed & Fixed temporary CCTV for the strategic road network.

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  • enforcement

    Enforcement

    TASCAR & fixed enforcement for local authrorities.

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  • vms

    VMS

    Variable message signs for traffic information.

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  • hd data collection radar

    HD Data Collection Radar

    Monitor vehicle flow & improve traffic efficiency.

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  • sosec solar barriers

    SOSEC Solar Barriers

    Solar security barriers for highways and haul routes.

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  • road safety

    Road Safety

    Smart solutions for safer roads.

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  • ev charging stations

    EV Charging Stations

    Off-grid EV charging for site vehicles and plant, designed, installed and managed for you.

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  • zephyr air quality monitor

    Zephyr Air Quality Monitor

    Track air quality in real time for healthier environments.

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  • Hilber Solar Micro Grid

    Hilber Solar Micro Grid

    Fully self-contained solar hybrid power systems, no grid connections needed.

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  • civil engineering and groundworks

    Civils

    Delivering civil engineering and groundworks as a standalone service, or as part of a fully integrated installation.

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  • support

    Support

    Keep solutions safe and compliant with expert servicing.

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  • fixed access control fixed installs

    Fixed Access Control

    Bespoke fixed-install solutions for gates, barriers, bollards and access control, designed and delivered by SG.

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"Installing the SG barriers has significantly improved safety and efficiency on-site, enhancing operatives' and public welfare while enabling versatile deployment in any scenario."

5 stars

Dewet Du Plessis — G2S, HS2, EKFB

"This new, simple, but extremely effective solution took the Solar Gates team an incredible 2 weeks from concept to delivery. The GS6 INSTABOOM™ is a game changer to over height protection on our highways sites."

5 stars

John Quarless — Kier Highways

"Introducing INSTABOOM™ solar barriers across our contracts has significantly improved safety by removing a person with a static barrier and having INSTABOOM™ controlled by the machine operators, ensuring peoples' safety across our sites."

5 stars

Mike Omond — Balfour Beatty

Case Studies

  • Oxfordshire County Council & MVIS & SG: Park & Ride VMS Solution | MVIS & SG Case Study

    Oxfordshire County Council

    MVIS were contacted by Oxfordshire County Council to help combat an issue of congestion caused by an excess level of traffic into the city. In order to help combat this, Oxfordshire County Council aimed to better utilise their park & ride service by raising awareness of it to incoming drivers who...

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  • Wire-Free CCTV Case Study | P&D Specialist Services & SG | A417 Air Balloon Roadworks Scheme

    A417 Air Balloon Missing Link Roadworks Scheme

    P&D Specialist Services Ltd, experts in designing and building CCTV systems for the highways industry, recently completed in the first phase of a major project as Kier's A417 Air Balloon Missing Link Roadwors Scheme in Gloucestershire.

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  • Festive Lighting Installation Case Study | P&D Specialist Services & SG | Newton Parish Council

    Newton Parish Council Festive Decorations

    The client required an HEA registered contractor authorised to install festive lighting fed from street furniture. Additionally, the contractor needed the capability to maintain and repair the equipment before and during the festive period.

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  • Multevo and INSTABOOM™ Go Success

    Multevo and INSTABOOM™ Go Success Story

    Multevo win a long-term local authority contract for pothole, patch and defect repairs. Their traffic management team take INSTABOOM™ Go to tackle the job, professionally and safely!

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  • Solar-Gates-Protects-and-Secures-SCS-HS2-Site

    Solar Gates Protects and Secures SCS HS2 Site

    Solar Gates UK is delighted to have been chosen by SCS to secure and protect their HS2 construction worksites. With over 20 SOSEC barriers across the site, up to 4 SOSEC barriers protect each entrance, creating a secure two-way traffic airlock. The huge scale of the HS2 project means that security...

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  • Road Control Services Trial INSTABOOM™ Go in Dublin

    Road Control Services trial INSTABOOM™ Go in Dublin

    Road Control Services in Dublin is a trusted provider of temporary traffic management services. Since 2018 the company has grown by delivering reliable, high-quality traffic management solutions across Ireland. With the constant worry of staff shortages and operational constraints, Road Control...

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