{"id":159141,"date":"2026-02-09T06:39:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T06:39:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=159141"},"modified":"2026-02-06T16:41:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T16:41:41","slug":"reducing-costs-unplanned-downtime-temporary-traffic-light-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/reducing-costs-unplanned-downtime-temporary-traffic-light-management\/159141\/","title":{"rendered":"Reducing costs and unplanned downtime in temporary traffic-light management"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Temporary traffic lights keep the network moving during works, but they also create avoidable operational cost and downtime, and the risk of service level breaches<\/h2>\n<p>The issues are familiar across the sector:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Crews travelling out to multiple sites simply to check battery levels<\/li>\n<li>The risk of batteries depleting faster than expected<\/li>\n<li>Supervisors and managers relying on phone calls, routine checks, or reports from crews to know the state of each asset<\/li>\n<li>Disruptions caused by any of the above \u2013 along with rising mileage, greater labour spend, and added reputational risk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-159142 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5833-Article-images-Trackit-247-1200x630-02-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5833-Article-images-Trackit-247-1200x630-02-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5833-Article-images-Trackit-247-1200x630-02-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5833-Article-images-Trackit-247-1200x630-02-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5833-Article-images-Trackit-247-1200x630-02-1536x806.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5833-Article-images-Trackit-247-1200x630-02-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5833-Article-images-Trackit-247-1200x630-02-800x420.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5833-Article-images-Trackit-247-1200x630-02-696x365.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5833-Article-images-Trackit-247-1200x630-02-1068x561.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5833-Article-images-Trackit-247-1200x630-02-1920x1008.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5833-Article-images-Trackit-247-1200x630-02-610x320.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Re-flow integrates traffic-light tracking with Trackit247<\/h3>\n<p>Our latest software release (1.10) brings with it a new integration with Trackit247 \u2013 software designed to address these challenges at their root and now possible through Re-flow.<\/p>\n<p>This integration brings real\u2011time data from temporary lights directly into our operations management software.<\/p>\n<p>For leaders focused on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/safety-without-slow-downs-use-known-hazards-geo-alerts-for-smarter-sites\/158413\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">margin protection, reliability, and contract performance<\/a>, the shift is significant.<\/p>\n<p>Teams gain:<\/p>\n<h4>\u2022Live insight into every temporary light<\/h4>\n<p>Each asset shows in the map view in real time. Managers can see battery status at all times without sending a crew out to check. It becomes possible to spot issues early, plan replacements, and avoid unnecessary trips.<\/p>\n<h4>\u2022Automated alerts and pre\u2011emptive scheduling<\/h4>\n<p>Re\u2011flow monitors incoming data and triggers alerts when batteries fall below defined thresholds. It can also auto\u2011create battery\u2011replacement tasks in the schedule, reducing admin and removing lag between discovery and action.<\/p>\n<h4>\u2022Condition\u2011based maintenance instead of fixed\u2011cycle checks<\/h4>\n<p>Rather than checking lights on a weekly or bi\u2011weekly basis, teams visit only when needed. This reduces mileage, lowers labour demand, and focuses resource where it adds value.<\/p>\n<h4>\u2022A more predictable, reliable service<\/h4>\n<p>Fewer failures mean fewer emergency callouts, smoother workflows, and higher confidence from clients and stakeholders. For contractors working under strict performance measures, this directly supports compliance.<\/p>\n<p>This is a strong integration that supports a key process and creates a more controlled, predictable, and cost\u2011efficient way of working \u2013 grounded in live data rather than overly manual routine.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also a practical step that supports strategic goals across the sector: reducing waste, strengthening reliability, and modernising the way assets are managed across the network.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Explore other ways that field management software <a href=\"https:\/\/re-flow.co.uk\/roi?utm_source=PBC+Today&amp;utm_medium=article_Reducing+costs+in+temporary+traffic-light+management&amp;utm_campaign=Reducing+costs+in+temporary+traffic-light+management_PBC+Today&amp;utm_id=Reducing+costs+in+temporary+traffic-light+management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cuts avoidable cost and strengthens margins<\/a> across the highways sector.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div 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