Temporary Roadway Hire
Rapid-deploy access roads for construction sites, film sets, and remote locations. Our modular trackway creates stable, all-weather vehicle routes in hours, not days.
A temporary roadway is a modular access road built from interlocking ground protection mats. It provides safe, stable vehicle access across soft, wet, or sensitive ground, letting HGVs, cranes, and plant machinery reach sites that would otherwise be impassable. For construction, film production, and remote infrastructure projects, it is the difference between a project that stays on schedule and one that grinds to a halt when the ground fails.
GT Trax supplies four track mat systems for temporary roadways, spanning 30-tonne multidirectional mats to 150-tonne aluminium panels. All available for hire nationwide, delivered, installed, and collected on your schedule. No purchase commitment, no storage costs, no maintenance.
How much does a temporary roadway cost?
Temporary roadway hire is quoted per project because every site is different. Here is what determines the cost.
Length and width
The more mats you need, the lower the per-unit rate. Larger projects benefit from volume pricing. We will help you calculate the right quantity for your route.
Hire duration
Daily rates drop significantly for weekly and monthly hires. A one-week project costs less per day than a single-day job. Long-term construction rates are the most economical.
Delivery and install
Distance from our Cambridgeshire base, access constraints, and whether you need our team to install or are happy supply-only all affect the total. We quote transparently with no hidden charges.
For a firm quote tailored to your site, call 0800 088 6224 or use our contact form. We will need your site location, ground conditions, vehicle types, and dates.
Temporary roadway applications
Construction Site Access
Create a haul road in hours. Our mats handle daily HGV movements across soft ground without rutting or bogging. From greenfield sites to urban infill projects.
Film and TV Locations
Protect sensitive locations while supporting heavy production vehicles. Generator trucks, catering, costume trailers, and camera cranes all kept off the grass.
Remote and Rural Sites
Access wind farms, solar installations, and rural infrastructure sites where the existing ground will not support heavy vehicles. We work anywhere in the UK.
Emergency and Temporary Access
Flood response, emergency vehicle access, temporary diversion routes. Rapid response deployment with nationwide coverage.
Products for temporary roads
PowerTrax 60
150-tonne rated aluminium mats for the heaviest traffic: HGVs, cranes, and fully loaded tankers.
PowerTrax 40
The workhorse of temporary roadways. Strong enough for construction traffic, fast enough to deploy in hours.
TuffTrak
Composite mats that excel on soft, wet ground. Won't sink or shift under sustained vehicle loads.
EuroMats
Multidirectional interlocking mats. Ideal for turning circles, storage compounds, and working platforms.
How temporary roadway hire works
Tell us about your site
Call 0800 088 6224 or use our contact form. Share your ground conditions, vehicle types, and how long you need the roadway for.
Get a tailored quote
We will recommend the right track mats for your loads and ground, with a clear quote covering delivery, install, and collection.
Delivered and installed
Our team delivers on schedule with Hiab or forklift offload. Modular mats go down fast, hundreds of metres in hours. We can lay the trackway or leave it with your crew.
Collected when you are done
When your project wraps up, we return to site, lift everything, and handle the lot. No storage, no disposal, no hassle.
Why choose a temporary roadway?
Rapid Deployment
Our modular system can be laid at speed. Hundreds of metres per day by a small crew. No ground preparation, no curing time, no delays.
Preserves the Ground
A temporary roadway spreads vehicle weight evenly, preventing rutting, soil compaction, and long-term ground damage. Minimal reinstatement required.
All-Weather Access
Rain, mud, snow: our mats maintain grip and stability. Keep your project moving when traditional access routes fail.
Reusable and Sustainable
Hire, do not build. Our trackway is deployed and collected, with no permanent construction and no waste. Lower carbon footprint than temporary stone roads.
Frequently asked questions
What is a temporary roadway?
A temporary roadway is a modular access road built from interlocking ground protection mats. It provides safe, stable vehicle access across soft, wet, or sensitive ground, perfect for construction sites, film sets, and remote locations where traditional access would fail.
How quickly can a temporary roadway be installed?
Modular mats go down fast. Teams can lay hundreds of metres in hours with no digging and no ground preparation needed. Just as quick to lift when your project is complete. For time-critical projects, this speed can be the difference between hitting a deadline and missing it.
What weight can your temporary roadways handle?
Our PowerTrax 60 aluminium mats are rated up to 150 tonnes. That is fully loaded HGVs, mobile cranes, and heavy plant on the softest ground. TuffTrak composite mats handle the worst conditions without sinking. We will recommend the right load rating for your heaviest vehicle.
Can a temporary roadway be used in wet or muddy conditions?
Yes. Our mats are designed specifically for challenging ground. They stay in place on slopes and uneven terrain, work in mud and standing water, and the non-slip surface provides grip in wet conditions. TuffTrak is particularly effective on wet, boggy ground thanks to its Chevron traction surface.
What is the minimum hire period for a temporary roadway?
We are flexible, from single-day emergency access to multi-month construction projects. Most temporary roadway hires run from a few days to several weeks. Longer hire periods benefit from better daily rates. Tell us your timeline and we will build a quote that works for you.
Temporary roadways in action
See our temporary roadway projects
We are building a library of real project examples showing temporary roadways in use on construction sites, film sets, and remote locations across the UK. In the meantime, browse our projects section for case studies, or get in touch to discuss your project directly.
Talk to us today about your Projects
Call on 0800 088 6224 or use the button to get in touch.