LED Lights Installed on UK Motorway - Lighting the Way on Saving Money

The cost-saving benefits of LED lights have been known for a very long time by councils and businesses in the UK. For councils to address the issues of rising energy costs, LED lights have been a clear-cut solution. A stretch of motorway in the UK has been swapped to LED lights to help save money and has already seen a huge improvement in light efficiency.

Saving the Environment and Public Money

Driving on a well-lit motorway is a safety requirement for motorists, but it costs a lot for Highways England. The old style of lighting used for the majority of UK motorways put out thousands tonnes of carbon per year, and doesn’t always supply the best lighting conditions.

LED lights were installed along the M62 near Huddersfield in Yorkshire and replaced over 1600 street lights. The lighting is reported to be 53% more efficient, which will relieve some spending of public funds. The new lights will save over 700 tonnes of carbon, which is enough to power over 20,000 homes. This is a positive move towards environmentally-sustainable lighting.

Drivers Enjoy Better Light and Fewer Disruptions

LED lights comes in a variety of shades - a natural daylight white was chosen for the motorway. This white light is much better for drivers at night and can help relieve strain on the eyes. It can feel strange for drivers driving in daylight-type conditions at night, but it will help them to spot potential hazards earlier. LED lights also focus more light on the road, which can help reduce light wastage compared to traditional lighting.

LEDs are hardy and long-lasting, which translates to a number of benefits for both road users and Highways England. The reason that LED lights are stronger and longer-lasting is down to their materials and design. With less brittle materials, the LED lights can be waterproof and last for many years. This means there is less need to replace and maintain the lights, resulting in fewer  closures and therefore reduce delays for drivers.

Creating Flexible Ways to Manage Lighting

The joy of LED lights is the fact that they can be programmed to perform a variety of actions, such as dimming and remote usage. Being able to change the lights remotely means that staff don’t need to be ‘on the ground’ to monitor lighting levels. LED lights can be programmed ahead of ahead of time to come on when certain darkness levels are reached.

Bringing the Future to the Here and Now

LED lights are bringing the future of lighting to today - they’re a great solution to help businesses and the public sector to save money, as well as the environment.