Game-changing EMCC technique wins over TM industry

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Published on 20 Jul 2023

The introduction of the new Enhanced Mobile Carriageway Closure technique has been described by the industry as a game changer.

Traffic management operators and contractors are reporting a range of improvements this technique has made to their carriageway operations, not least guaranteed start times and longer working windows. On one scheme, resurfacing works on the M6, the first cone went on 100 minutes earlier than anticipated with an estimated saving of up to 50 hours over 38 shifts.

This scheme also reported full road user compliance with no incursions or taper strikes recorded.

The EMCC technique really is a game-changer,” explains Dennis Gregg, Regional Managing Director, Chevron TM. “While we were confident that it would make a difference, the proof would always be in the pudding in terms of industry acceptance and adoption. The feedback has been exceptionally positive, both from an operational and safety perspective and requests to roll out EMCC on schemes across the country continue to grow.”

The industry has recognised the impact of the EMCC technique with the awarding of four prestigious accolades including a commendation for the CIHT Collaboration Award and a high commendation for the CIHT Road Safety Award. National Highways also awarded the Transforming our Industry through Innovation Award and the Chairman’s Award.

“We are delighted to be recognised at such high levels for the development of the EMCC,” adds Dennis, “particularly as these awards recognised our collaborative partners HRS and Costain who help deliver the new technique. However, the real satisfaction is creating a new way of working that improves safety and delivers significant operational efficiencies for our industry and our customers. This is what EMCC delivers and why it’s making a real difference to traffic management services.”

EMCC is a technique accepted by National Highways and is now available to traffic management providers for creating traffic-free environments for short periods of time on carriageways to support more agile delivery methods.

For more information on the EMCC technique, click here

M60/A5103 Princess Parkway, Yew Tree Foot Bridge

Thank you for your help. The works to the bridge were completed and great teamwork from both crews. I had a good view from the bridge and was very impressed by their work. Always said it....TM is an art form!

Karl Sandiford, Supervisor- Balfour Beatty Mott MacDonald

M40 J1-1a Lighting

Please accept our thanks your team’s efforts on this project. Chevron have been brilliant, nothing has been too much to ask of you and we have delivered to programme despite the complexities of working at these junctions. Look forward to working with you in the future, I think it’s forged a good relationship between us.

Stuart Wager, Senior Engineer, Skanska

Marlow Carnival 2017

Can I please express my thanks on behalf of everyone at Kier for the exceptional aptitude and attitude shown by one of your site teams who were engaged in a recent local community project. As with any town centre closure there were some ‘challenges’ thrown at the crew but their attitude and commitment to the safety of the children, parents and support groups was second to none. It’s lovely to be able to write this reference to your colleagues, please pass on my most sincere thanks.

Richard Moore, Traffic Management Team Manager, Kier Highways

Area 3 ASC- Emergency Narrow Lane Scheme, M27 J12

Another great success for Area 3. To turn this around in such a short space of time due to the nature of the repair and the location is a credit to you and your teams. Well done!

Gary Stockwell MCIHT, Area 3 Asset Delivery Manager, Kier Highways

A404 Resurfacing

Could I say a big thank you to yourselves and to all your crews which were on site at the A404 Resurfacing scheme last night. I have spoken to the Tarmac site supervisor from the Chieveley depot this morning who was very appreciative of how helpful and how good it was to work with the crew that was on site.

D Hardie, Traffic Safety & Control Officer, Bam Morgan Sindall JV