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Product Highlights
- Non-slip surface - Keeps foot traffic safe in muddy or uneven conditions.
- Portable design - Relocates quickly without the need for ground anchoring.
- High visibility - Bright handrails enhance pedestrian safety awareness.
SKU WO99981z-2
The Temporary Obstruction Bridge is a durable, modular access solution specifically designed for groundworks and shoring environments, providing a safe and compliant way to cross trenches, excavations, pipe runs, and other ground-level obstructions.
Quickest Available Delivery: Quickest Available Delivery: 5 Day Delivery
Temporary Obstruction Bridge is a highly visible, modular crossing platform used on active groundworks and trenching projects. Designed to protect crews during excavation, pipe-laying or utility works, it provides a safe route over low-level hazards such as pipe runs, cable trenches, or uneven terrain.
Its folding frame and adjustable height allow for rapid deployment and easy relocation, making it ideal for sites with constantly shifting excavation zones. Whether used to maintain access across open trenches, shoring systems, or service corridors, this bridge helps protect workers, maintain site flow, and reduce disruption during high-risk ground operations.
Key Features & Benefits
- Non-slip tread surface and side barriers keep foot traffic safe in muddy or unstable conditions.
- Portable, reusable design that doesn’t require ground anchoring—ideal for short-term sites or phased works.
- High underclearance accommodates pipes, ducting, and minor elevation changes beneath.
- Quick to install, relocate and store—reduces downtime on multi-phase projects.
- Bright handrails increase visibility and promote safe route recognition on busy sites.
Product Information
The Temporary Obstruction Bridge is often used in conjunction with trench protection systems or ground protection mats. It bridges over pipe runs and technical ducting without needing site excavation or permanent fixings.
It provides compliant, worker-first access across complicated surfaces or active excavation zones. Easily repositioned as trenches progress or as temporary services are installed and moved.
Pair it with Ground Protection Mats or Trench Covers to create end-to-end safe walkways for both workers and visitors.
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| Number of steps | Stair width (mm) | Weight (kg) | Height (meters) | Length (meters) |
| 3 | 700 | 93 | 0.46 | 1.8 |
| 3 | 1000 | 107 | 0.46 | 1.8 |
| 6 | 700 | 120 | 1.00 | 3.0 |
| 6 | 1000 | 244 | 1.00 | 3.0 |
Popular Uses & Applications
Ideal for civil engineering, utilities reinstatement, telecom and fibre installs, and public realm works—especially where movement across trenches, cable runs or pipework is required without removing surrounding services.
Also used during site inspections or temporary project handovers to maintain safe access while preserving site layout.
Alternative Products
If flat bridging is required, the Temporary Trench Bridge offers a lower-profile crossing. For inclined elevation, see the Temporary Trench Stairway.
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HERMEQ stocks a wide range of equipment for Working at Height including Edge Protection Systems, Fall Arrest Systems, and Harnesses & Lanyards conforming to all required safety specifications and regulations.
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The Temporary Pedestrian Bridge provides a versatile and highly effective solution for safe trench crossing across construction and groundworks environments. Often deployed alongside temporary bridges and trench bridge systems, this platform ensures compliant pedestrian access over low-level obstructions without disrupting existing services or excavation work.
Integrated lifting points and folding construction enable quick deployment and relocation. Site managers can easily adapt pedestrian routes as project phases progress, minimising disruption while maintaining strict compliance with site safety protocols.
Popular applications include:
- Crossing active trench zones during utilities reinstatement.
- Temporary pedestrian bridge access for phased public realm and highways works.
- Safe trench bridge solutions for site visitors and inspectors.
- Construction sites with frequently changing excavation layouts.
- Multi-phase civils projects where modular access is required across trenches and service corridors.
By integrating this trench bridge with complementary Ground Protection Mats and Trench Covers, site operators can create flexible, future-proofed pedestrian access solutions that evolve with project demands—improving safety, efficiency, and compliance throughout the build.
Do I need a licence to install this bridge?
No. The Temporary Pedestrian Bridge is designed for professional use and does not require a civil engineering licence. Always follow the provided manual for safe installation.
Is the trench bridge easy to relocate?
Yes. Integrated lifting points and folding construction make the bridge easy to move and redeploy as site layouts evolve.
Is this Temporary Pedestrian Bridge compliant with site safety standards?
Yes. The bridge features non-slip surfaces, high-visibility handrails, and a stable modular frame, supporting safe pedestrian access in groundworks environments.
Can this bridge be used on phased works?
Absolutely. Its portable design makes it ideal for phased trenching projects where site access needs change rapidly.
Can the Temporary Pedestrian Bridge be used with Ground Protection Mats?
Yes. The bridge integrates perfectly with Ground Protection Mats and Trench Covers, allowing for seamless end-to-end pedestrian access routes across complex sites.