Building Safer Roads – A Civil Contractor’s View

Stoney Pinch Quarry and Earthmoving in the Riverland, South Australia is committed to building and improving the road network in a safe and timely manner. Our vastly experienced team are specialists in road construction and maintenance and have built solid partnerships with subcontractors within private sectors of the government. We are committed to improving road safety through implementing high benefit, cost effective, road engineering treatments that address known and potential danger spots on roads throughout the state.

As one of the leading earth moving companies in the Riverland, we have previously been involved with government departments to target crash sites that often have high severity outcomes, such as fatalities and serious injuries. These include problematic hot spots like:

• intersection crashes
• run-off road crashes
• head-on crashes.Remedial works can include any number of proactive solutions like:
• signage and signal improvements at road junctions and intersections
• recovering road surfaces to reduce degradation
• enhancing road surface skid resistance
• redesigning and installing updated and upgraded guardrails
• removing or reducing the instances of roadside hazards
• introducing and improving existing roadside rest areas
• installing audio-tactile line markingFor all your Riverland earth works requirements, give Stoney Pinch Quarry and Earthmoving a call on 08 8586 5990 or email us at sheree@stoneypinch.com.au

  Forgiving Roadside Best Industry Practice

  There are a plethora of objects on the sides of roads which, in the case of a collision, could cause damage to a vehicle or in worst instances, injuries to the occupants of a vehicle. Stoneypinch Quarry and Earthmoving Riverland in the course of providing exceptional service to the region, has had to remove or re-locate any number of:

• trees
• rocks
• traffic control devices like traffic signals and signs
• power-poles.Forgiving roadside best practice provides clear zones on both sides of the road where possible. Sometimes where this isn’t possible, such as where a rigid power pole might be located, is when we have to install safety barriers. Safety barriers are used to protect road users from fixed obstacles or hazards.

The leading earthmoving company in the Riverland can cater for all your civil construction and demolition needs. Feel free to give Stoney Pinch Quarry and Earthmoving a call on 08 8586 5990 or email us at sheree@stoneypinch.com.au

We always maintain the highest of safety standards and ensure that we are the forefront of industry developments and the most recent possible alternatives. Safety barriers and guard rails need to be specifically designed for each situation to best protect road users.

Safety at Roadworks

Roadworks can be a hazardous place for both roadworkers and road users. Accidents have been known to occur, even with the best of safety measures in place, where drivers do not pay attention to or fail to obey the roadwork signs and speed limits.

It is essential that drivers adjust their driving behavior to changed road and traffic conditions and take extra care around roadworks. These conditions will change depending on the type of roadwork and they may include:

• unfinished road surfaces and uneven pavements
• loose gravel and stones
• lane widths that are reduced and rejigged configurations, especially paying attention to lanemerges
• unexpected entrances and exits for work vehicles

reduced or blocked off hard shoulders.

Roadworks always require changes in road and traffic conditions and the necessity for drivers to take additional care.

Stoney Pinch are the leading earth moving company in the Riverland have put together these 10 quick tips to help any motorist get through roadworks safely:

1. Keep on the lookout for roadworkers as could be hidden from your view.
2. Reduced speed limits apply at all times around roadworks so slow down.
3. You may be liable for potential damage to your own or other vehicles so reduce your speed.
4. Roadworkers’ instructions are there to keep you safe from harm.
5. Expect the unexpected. Keep a look out for works vehicles entering or leaving the work area.
6. It is the law to obey road signs at all times.
7. Keep your distance. Make sure there is a safety buffer from barriers, other vehicles,construction equipment and most importantly, roadworkers.
8. Do allow extra time for unexpected delays around roadworks areas.
9. Choose your lane as early as you can and stay there. Weaving through traffic unnecessarily cancause accidents.
10. Always be patient. We are building better and safer roads for the benefit of your future.

Your local choice for an earthmoving company and for all your Riverland earth works, give Stoney Pinch Quarry and Earthmoving a call on 08 8586 5990 or email us at sheree@stoneypinch.com.au