Each year at least 300 traffic accidents occur in connection to road work in Sweden in which people are injured or killed. The two types of accidents that are most common are rear-end collisions and … [Read more...] about Traffic Accidents in Connection to Road Work in Sweden
Barriers (Roads)
ADA Strongwall Barricade
ADA compliant pedestrian barricade and longitudinal channelizing device. Use to set up an ADA compliant walkway, wall of construction areas, or as a channelizing device on the roadways. No sandbags … [Read more...] about ADA Strongwall Barricade
Plasticade Modular Glare Screen
Vertical blade and rail system that attaches to existing barrier wall. It reduces headlight glare from opposing traffic, curtail gawking in work zones, and prevents pedestrians from crossing the … [Read more...] about Plasticade Modular Glare Screen
Memo Subject: INFORMATION: Roadside Safety Hardware-Federal-aid Reimbursement Eligibility Process
This memo describes the Federal-aid reimbursement eligibility process for roadside safety hardware. This process is relevant to all roadside safety hardware, including longitudinal barriers, crash … [Read more...] about Memo Subject: INFORMATION: Roadside Safety Hardware-Federal-aid Reimbursement Eligibility Process
Evaluation of Moveable Barriers in Construction Work Zones
This article describes UDOT’s practice in using a moveable barrier system to separate workers and motorists in work zones to overcome safety problems. How the moveable barrier system works and its … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Moveable Barriers in Construction Work Zones
MASH Test 3-11 of the TxDOT Portable Type 2 PCTB with Sign Support Assembly
Portable concrete traffic barriers (PCTBs) are commonly used in work zones or in temporary median barrier applications. PCTBs are needed for separation and channelization of vehicle movement and … [Read more...] about MASH Test 3-11 of the TxDOT Portable Type 2 PCTB with Sign Support Assembly