Construction of a temporary road along a 110 kV power line
Medium- and high-voltage power lines are infrastructure without which almost no sector of the economy can function. Their construction, modernization, and maintenance, however, require something that is rarely discussed—good access roads. Without a reliable road to every pole location, heavy equipment cannot work efficiently, and the investment schedule quickly falls apart.
That was exactly the challenge faced by contractors working on a 110 kV line near the town of Rzymy-Rzymki. Difficult terrain and limited access to pole positions made the task even harder. Our job was simple: build temporary roads exactly where other solutions fail.
Two types of mats, one goal
For the project, we selected two proven products from our fleet: wooden Metrum mats and aluminum Alu Deck HD.
Metrum consists of impregnated timber boards connected with steel rods. It works everywhere the ground is soft, muddy, or organic—which is exactly the norm along power line routes, not an exception. It transfers dynamic loads up to 12 t/axle and static loads up to 30 t/m², and it can be laid both as a full road surface and as two separate carriageway lanes.
Alu Deck HD, on the other hand, are aluminium panels measuring 215 × 300 cm, with a static load capacity of as much as 200 t/m². They weigh 270 kg, are installed without heavy equipment, and their corrosion resistance ensures they perform flawlessly throughout the season—regardless of rainfall or moisture.
Using both systems within a single project is a deliberate choice: where the terrain was more demanding, Metrum was used; where the priority was fast installation and high point load capacity—Alu Deck HD.
Why does the power industry need temporary roads?
Power line pole sites are rarely located next to paved roads. Most often they are agricultural fields, forest edges, or wetland areas. The crane that has to place a pole weighs several dozen tonnes. Material trucks must reach each site—sometimes dozens of times. Without proper ground reinforcement, the equipment simply gets stuck—and every hour of downtime translates into real costs for the investor.
Temporary roads for the power industry solve this problem without the need to build permanent infrastructure. Once the work is completed, the panels are dismantled and removed—so the site returns to its previous condition.
We have experience with lines of every voltage level
400kV, 220kV, 110kV—we have carried out temporary road construction for projects at each of these voltage levels. We know that every investment looks different, and ready-made templates rarely work in practice. That’s why we select solutions for the specific terrain and schedule—not the other way around.
If you’re planning work on a power line and looking for a proven partner to prepare access routes—contact us. We’ll prepare a quote quickly.
