Understanding Construction Site Access & Temporary Roads

When you need to create a temporary site access road for a construction or utility project, you need a partner you can trust. If this is new territory for you or your existing vendor doesn’t have the right expertise, evaluating possible solutions with United Rentals ensures you have explored all your options. Here’s what you can expect when you build a temporary site access road with us:

Understanding your obstacles

Every project site is different. This means that the site access solutions that worked on a previous project may not be suitable for the next one. We use information from the project brief, drone footage, site visits, KMZ files and other resources to determine:

• The type of terrain you need to traverse
• Whether you need access through wetlands
• If temporary bridges will be required
• Navigation around structures, trees or other objects

Understanding your project needs

A project that must accommodate pipelayers adjacent to a trench has different needs than one that moves lightweight trucks through flat farmland. We learn about the finer details of your project, including:

• What heavy equipment will be moving through the jobsite
• The weights and dimensions of vehicles and materials
• Who owns or manages the land that the project must access
• The property lines and their regulatory considerations

Understanding your environment

Before providing an estimate for a temporary site access road, we learn as much as possible about your project and the environmental factors that inform the design. Then, based on our research, we’ll provide solutions that:

• Meet federal and local environmental regulations
• Minimize disruption to wildlife and vegetation
• Address stormwater protection requirements
• Prevent transportation of invasive species to or from the worksite

Finding the right solutions

Based on the above information and other relevant project details, our team determines the solutions that make the most sense. We are more than just a supplier of access mats—we are solutions providers with expertise in every aspect of site access. We look at every foot of a temporary site access road to develop solutions that might include:

• Combining different types of ground protection mats to optimize budgets
• Leapfrogging mats to save on costs
• Specifying mats that are in stock in a nearby storage facility

Implementing from A to Z

After a project is approved, our team hits the ground running with regulatory research and preparation to ensure compliance, as well as minimizing the environmental impact at the site. Project managers coordinate safety training, crew schedules and the arrival of construction mats and other equipment to ensure efficiency. They allow your team to access the site as quickly and as safely as possible. After the project is completed, our team removes the temporary site access road and restores the site to its original condition, helping to ensure you meet environmental and landowner requirements.

Benefits of working with United Rentals

An experienced site access partner with a diverse set of ground protection matting options can recommend a variety of different types of mats based on your needs for your next project. This might include a combination of traditional timber mats, cross-laminated timber (CLT) mats, composite mats and more. Because we have so much experience with utility and construction projects, we know what variables to look for. From weather to wetlands to weeds to wildlife, we know how to plan for the different possibilities when it comes to site access.

When comparing your options, look at your estimates to see what has been included. You’ll notice that the United Rentals quote has specific solutions based on your actual needs. This approach helps to ensure there are fewer surprises after a project starts because we have already planned for the wetlands, streams or other obstacles that might be in the path.

Contact United Rentals today to receive a quote or learn more about our wide selection of ground protection mat rentals.