Traffic Assessment & Swept Path Analysis

Access and construction traffic are routinely raised by Irish planning authorities and road engineers when assessing solar farm applications. Planners need to see that HGVs delivering panels, mounting structures, inverters and substation equipment can enter and leave the site safely, without overrunning verges or blocking the public road.

We prepare swept path analysis drawings showing the body envelope and wheel tracks of the design vehicle through the site entrance, along internal access tracks and at turning areas. These drawings show clearly whether the proposed entrance geometry works, or where bellmouth radii, carriageway widening or passing bays are needed.

Our traffic assessment support includes: - Swept path analysis for rigid HGVs, articulated vehicles and other agreed design vehicles - Site entrance layout and visibility splay (sightline) drawings - Internal access track and turning area checks - Construction traffic estimates and delivery routing - Inputs to Construction Traffic Management Plans (CTMP)

We align the drawings with the road authority's requirements — local authority standards for local and regional roads, DMURS in urban areas, and TII standards where national roads are affected — and coordinate with your planning consultant so the traffic information is consistent with the rest of the application.