CoverMe Road Sign Covers

About CoverMe Road Sign Bags

Bagging off road signs sounds straightforward, until you're dealing with a regulatory sign combination that's three metres high, configured differently on every site, and the only solution available is a bin bag and a ladder. For years, that was exactly the situation UK highways contractors faced. CoverMe Road Sign Covers changed that.

Peter Hoban invented the CoverMe Road Sign Cover after Route 1 Traffic Management, already using CoverMe traffic light covers, approached him with a specific challenge: there was no dedicated, professional solution for safely covering regulatory road signs from ground level. The difficulty was significant. Regulatory sign combinations vary enormously from site to site, making standard off-the-shelf covers impractical. Drawing on his 25 years of highways industry experience, Peter designed an innovative adjustable regulatory sign cover capable of fitting multiple sign configurations while allowing installation entirely from ground level, the first purpose-built solution of its kind in the UK. Prior to this, contractors routinely relied on makeshift methods: bin bags, tape, or adapted signal covers. CoverMe Road Sign Covers delivered a faster, safer, and fully professional alternative.

The range has since been extended with bespoke solutions for specific client needs. When VolkerHighways was carrying out works on the A4 in London, they required not only road sign covers but also a dedicated cover for bus stop signs where services were suspended. Peter designed a bespoke bus stop cover that could be installed from ground level without ladders, the first of its kind in the UK. Volker Highways have also taken delivery of nearly 100 climate signs for West Sussex Council, further demonstrating the CoverMe range's versatility across complex, large scale infrastructure projects.

CoverMe Road Sign Covers are also used extensively on the rail network. Siemens uses the CoverMe bagging system for rail signs, replacing bin bags that came off easily and littered the trackside. All CoverMe Road Sign Covers are manufactured from recyclable material, fully reusable, and secured with cordage so there is no risk of covers coming off in adverse weather conditions.

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Why CoverMe Road Sign Bags?

The traditional method of 'bagging off' road and rail signs can be dangerous, costly and cumbersome. The biggest issues with this method are:

• Risk of operates falling from height
• Personal injury and potential death
• Extra equipment required such as ladders
• More than one operative to complete the job
• Takes five times as long to install as CoverMe

How to remove our covers

Removing our covers is easy, just follow the guide below.

Removing Covers Guide

What our customers are saying about IRSS:

We chose the CoverMe bags for their ease of use and making the process of bagging off signals much safer by elimination of ladder use. This allowed us to use operatives from the wider highways pool as there was no requirement for ladder training."
Chris Pearson — Blackburn Council

"Having worked on the railway for 15 years, we have only ever used bin bags or shrink-wrap to cover signage, but we have finally found a supplier who can meet our needs on the infrastructure. Made from recycled materials, easy to install, avoids working at height risks/costs, and reusable — what a great product!"
Carl Miller — Siemens Engineer, Siemens Mobility

"CoverMe's ability to decommission and bag-off permanent lights saves time and money and totally eradicates the working at height risk."
Patrick Slicker — Colas Group

Frequently Asked Questions;

Q: Who invented the CoverMe Road Sign Cover and why?
A: The CoverMe Road Sign Cover was invented by Peter Hoban of IRSS UK after Route 1 Traffic Management — already using CoverMe traffic light covers — identified a gap in the market. There was no dedicated professional solution for safely covering regulatory road signs from ground level. Peter designed an adjustable cover capable of fitting multiple sign configurations from ground level, making it the first purpose-built regulatory sign cover of its kind in the UK.

Q: Can CoverMe Road Sign Covers fit different sign sizes and configurations?
A: Yes. CoverMe Road Sign Covers are specifically designed to be adjustable, fitting multiple regulatory sign configurations. This was a key design requirement from the outset — regulatory sign combinations vary significantly from site to site, making fixed-size covers impractical. Contact IRSS UK with your sign specifications and we'll advise on the right solution.

Q: Are CoverMe Road Sign Covers suitable for rail as well as road schemes?
A: Yes. CoverMe Road Sign Covers are used extensively on the rail network. Siemens uses the CoverMe bagging system for rail signs as a sustainable replacement for single-use bin bags, which came off easily in adverse conditions and littered the trackside. CoverMe covers are secured with cordage, ensuring they stay in place in all weather conditions.

Q: Do you offer bespoke road sign covers for non-standard applications?
A: Yes. IRSS UK works with clients to develop bespoke covers for specific requirements. When VolkerHighways required a cover for bus stop signs on the A4 in London, Peter Hoban designed a dedicated ground-level bus stop cover — the first of its kind in the UK. If you have a non-standard sign or street furniture that needs covering, contact us to discuss a bespoke solution.

Q: Will CoverMe Road Sign Covers stay in place in bad weather?
A: Yes. CoverMe Road Sign Covers are secured with cordage, unlike single-use bin bags which become displaced in adverse weather and can litter the roadside. CoverMe covers remain securely in place throughout the duration of the works.

Q: Are CoverMe Road Sign Covers environmentally friendly?
A: Yes. CoverMe Road Sign Covers are manufactured from recyclable material and are fully reusable across multiple schemes. They directly replace single-use plastic bin bags — eliminating plastic waste on road and rail schemes and supporting contractors' environmental compliance commitments.

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