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Your Trusted Partner: From Quarry to Roadside with MVIS Variable Message Signs (VMS)

Ensuring England’s Road network remains thriving and safe begins far from the roadside—it starts in the heart of the quarry. Quarries serve as the birthplace of both stone and asphalt, the essential materials that form the foundation and surface of our highways. Stone forms the sturdy base upon which all roads are built, providing the necessary strength and stability, while asphalt creates the smooth, durable layer we drive on. Although only a limited number of quarries produce asphalt, every quarry plays a vital role in supplying the stone critical to road construction. From raw material extraction to the final application, MVIS Variable Message Signs (VMS) support every step of this journey, ensuring safety, efficiency, and seamless operations from quarry sites to roadsides.

The Role of Quarries in Road Construction

Quarries are where the journey of asphalt begins. Here, raw materials are extracted, processed, and transported to be transformed into the smooth, durable roads millions rely on daily. During these operations, MVIS VMS & ITS Products play a key role in ensuring safety and communication. From alerting visitors and staff about loud noises and moving vehicles to directing traffic efficiently within the quarry, MVIS VMS are indispensable tools in managing the bustling activity of these sites.

Streamlining Quarry Operations

MVIS VMS are designed to optimise operations in quarries by providing real-time updates and safety messages to workers and drivers. By reducing congestion, these systems help direct traffic and improve the flow of materials. This not only enhances safety but also increases efficiency, allowing quarries to process and transport asphalt & stone faster, ensuring timely delivery to construction sites.

Whether it’s guiding drivers to weigh stations, cleaning bays, or directing them along designated routes, MVIS VMS ensure that every step is well-coordinated. These signs are programmed to reduce confusion and improve navigation, minimising delays and the risk of accidents. By integrating CCTV and VASS (Vehicle Activated Speed Signs) with ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) for speed monitoring, MVIS takes site safety to the next level. The CCTV systems provide a watchful eye on site activity, while the ANPR technology reads vehicle speeds, helping to identify and slow down road users, ensuring a safer and more efficient environment.

Supporting Asphalt’s Journey to the Road

Once asphalt is ready for transport, MVIS VMS continue to play a pivotal role. Positioned at loading bays and along transit routes, these signs facilitate seamless movement of materials from quarries to construction sites. By providing up-to-date traffic information, journey times, and safety alerts, MVIS VMS help ensure the efficient and secure transportation of asphalt.

At construction sites, where asphalt is laid on to the stone base and transformed into roads, we use daily, MVIS VMS provide critical safety support. Roadworkers can focus on their tasks, assured that drivers are being alerted to slow down and exercise caution. Messages like “SLOW DOWN,” “BE CAUTIOUS,” or “ROADWORKS AHEAD,” programmed through MVIS’ intuitive WebStudio platform, can be tailored to specific needs, ensuring optimal safety.

Adaptable, Reliable, and Easy to Use

MVIS products are built for versatility and durability. Whether in the dusty, rugged environment of a quarry or alongside busy roadworks, their trailer-based VMS solutions are designed to perform. These units are easy to tow and position, making them accessible even in challenging locations. Training is provided to ensure safe operation, from moving the units to programming them for site-specific requirements.

With messages customisable in seconds via WebStudio, MVIS VMS eliminate the need for multiple signs, delivering multiple messages on one unit. This adaptability makes them invaluable across the quarry and highways sectors, addressing site challenges with efficiency and ease.

A Dependable Partner for Safety and Efficiency

MVIS VMS are more than just signs—they are partners in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and success of operations, from quarry sites to construction zones. By streamlining communications, enhancing safety, and supporting operations at every stage, MVIS helps quarries and road networks thrive.

Whether it’s in the extraction phase or during road construction, MVIS VMS ensure that England’s roads are built and maintained with precision and care. From the quarry to the roadside, MVIS remains your trusted partner every step of the way.