We’re proud to share that our work with EKFB (Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall Joint Venture) has been highly commended in the Decarbonisation category at the CIHT Awards 2026.
This recognition celebrates a major step forward in reducing the environmental impact of temporary traffic management through the large-scale rollout of solar-powered traffic signals on the high speed rail project.
A New Approach to Sustainable Traffic Management
Across an 80km construction corridor, traditional temporary signals required frequent battery changes, generating significant carbon emissions, operational inefficiencies and disruption to local communities.
In partnership with EKFB, we set out to change that by introducing smart, self-charging solar signal technology, supported by remote monitoring to improve reliability and reduce maintenance.
Following successful trials, the solution was scaled to become the UK’s largest deployment of solar-powered temporary traffic management, now operating across 80 sites.
Delivering Measurable Impact
The results demonstrate the real value of innovation and collaboration:
- 300+ tonnes of CO2 saved to date
- 18,000+ batter changes eliminated, reducing travel and resource use
- 7,600+ working hours saved, improving operational efficiency
- Significant safety improvements through reduced manual handling and fewer highway interventions
- Over £76,000 in social value delivered, with further benefits forecast
Beyond the numbers, the project has also improved reliability for road users and reduced disruption for local communities affected by the works.
Collaboration Driving Change
This achievement reflects the strength of the partnership between our teams and EKFB, combining expertise, innovation and a shared commitment to decarbonising infrastructure delivery. Together, we’ve demonstrated what’s possible at scale — setting a new benchmark for more sustainable temporary traffic management across major projects.