Road Plates, Trench Covers & Traffic Management Products for Site Safety

First Fence supplies a comprehensive range of road plates, trench covers, and traffic safety equipment designed to ensure maximum safety, accessibility, and compliance on construction sites, highways, utility works, and temporary roadworks. Whether you require a steel road plate for heavy-duty access or a GRP road plate for fast, man-handleable coverage, we offer reliable solutions suitable for a wide range of environments and applications.

Road Plates

Our range of road plates is designed to provide safe, stable, and durable coverage for trenches, excavations, or damaged surfaces. Steel road plates are available for applications requiring high load-bearing capacity, making them ideal for use in high-traffic roadways and vehicle access points.

In contrast, our GRP road plates – made from Glass Reinforced Plastic – offer a lightweight, non-conductive alternative. These road plates are easy to transport and install by hand, reducing the need for heavy lifting equipment. Their anti-slip surface and bright colouring ensure visibility and stability for pedestrian and light vehicular traffic.

Trench Covers

Trench covers are vital for maintaining safe pedestrian access during excavation or street works. Our range includes high-visibility trench covers that are strong yet lightweight, making them perfect for manual handling. These covers are commonly used in the utility sector – including telecoms, water, and gas – where excavation areas must remain accessible and hazard-free.

With reinforced undersides, anti-trip bevelled edges, and textured anti-slip surfaces, our trench covers provide reliable protection while reducing liability. Choose from multiple sizes to suit your trench dimensions and load requirements.

Light and Heavy Duty Ground Protection and Covers

In addition to our trench covers and road plates, we offer a wide selection of ground protection covers designed to maintain safe access and preserve surface integrity in various environments. These products are built to be durable, easy to install, and suitable for repeated use. Our lightweight and medium duty covers, including OxfordClearPath, EnduraGrid and Fastcover, are ideal for applications such as warehouse flooring, pedestrian walkways, events, festivals, marquee flooring and temporary outdoor access areas. F

or more demanding conditions, our heavy duty ground protection products such as Enduramat, MultiTrack and MaxiTrack are specifically engineered to support heavier loads, making them well suited for roadworks, construction traffic and vehicle access routes. These covers help prevent ground damage, improve stability and ensure a safer working environment across a wide range of temporary or permanent projects.

Traffic Cones & Accessories

To complement our road plate and trench cover solutions, we also stock a full range of traffic cones, designed to clearly mark hazard zones and guide vehicles or pedestrians. Manufactured from UV-stabilised polyethylene, our cones feature reflective sleeves and are suitable for all weather conditions and low-light environments.

Available in bulk deals and various sizes, they are an essential component of any traffic management or temporary works project.

Applications of Road Plates and Trench Covers

Road plates and trench covers play a vital role across a wide variety of sectors and site conditions. They are commonly used to support trench and excavation safety, ensuring hazardous openings are securely covered to protect workers and the public. These products are also ideal for creating temporary access over open ground, particularly in locations where pedestrian walkways or vehicle routes are disrupted.

In the utilities sector, road plates and trench covers are frequently deployed during cable laying and utility works, providing a safe, durable surface while work is ongoing. On construction sites, they can be used to form construction traffic routes, allowing machinery and vehicles to cross uneven or compromised terrain safely.

For urban and roadside environments, our lightweight composite road plates and trench covers help maintain pavement and pedestrian access, offering anti-slip surfaces and high visibility in high-footfall areas. They are also essential tools during emergency and repair works, enabling fast and compliant solutions when infrastructure needs urgent attention.

Road Plate Hire and Flexible Supply Options

We understand that not every project requires a permanent investment. That’s why First Fence offers road plate hire options to support short-term or mobile operations. Hiring temporary road plates allows you to maintain site safety and meet compliance without committing to full purchase costs – ideal for infrastructure contractors, councils, or civil engineers working across multiple locations.

As a trusted road plate supplier in the UK, we can provide rapid dispatch, bulk pricing, and support on the most suitable products for your job. Whether you're sourcing a road plate UK-wide, or need specific advice on road plate installation, our team is here to help.

To complement our road plates and trench cover solutions, First Fence also supplies a wide range of high-quality barriers, site signage, and ground protection mats – ideal for enhancing site safety, managing pedestrian flow, reducing noise pollution, and safeguarding ground surfaces across construction, utility, and event environments.

Contact Us

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or need any further information regarding our products. You can get in touch by calling 01283 512 111, by emailing sales@firstfence.co.uk, or you can use our online live chat system where a friendly member of our team will be happy to help.