HW Martin – Highways England

VPS have provided 10 solar CCTV towers with PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras to monitor the roadway alongside the roadworks. The solar-powered towers provide a live video feed of the flow of traffic, connected to our Remote Video Receiving Centre (RVRC). The specialist trained team in the RVRC live monitor the cameras 24/7, understanding the flow of traffic at busy periods and monitor for anomalies. The team raise the alert when traffic begins to slow and identify and locate any stranded vehicles needing recovery.  

Additionally, the VPS delivery team work closely with the HW Martin team as the works move along the project. The VPS engineers will attend site every 6-8 months to redeploy and setup the cameras to the new worksite. The engineers work closely with the team to recommend best placement to ensure full coverage but also to maximise the solar panels. The towers have batteries that provide cover for time without solar coverage, these are monitored remotely with the team attending site twice a week during winter months and once a week in summer months, assuming good weather! 

VPS’s capabilities and product range mean that the physical assets can be protected, but additionally offers live monitoring of the site and mitigation of the high-risk environments for drivers and workers. VPS offer both suitable product for a challenging environment and live monitoring through the RVRC, providing both a planned and reactive risk management solution.