Traffic congestion is a cost to the economy, with any solution for easing congestion improving the experience of road users and delivering environmental benefits by reducing pollution from
slow moving vehicles.

Traditional road plates to cover excavations are heavy, difficult to store and require mechanical means to install on site. These difficulties have led to the practice of lane closures and traffic control when working in highways. Following an investigation by Gas Distribution, an alternative solution was identified that introduces a modular trench plating system, providing quick and easy installation over excavations.