As part of the 2026 National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents in Construction, CPWR and ARTBA are hosting a webinar focused on the use of positive protection to keep workers safe in roadway … [Read more...] about Use of Positive Protection Devices for Work Zone Safety
Temporary Barriers
Evaluations of Factors Affecting the Crashworthiness of Movable Temporary Guardrails on Highways
Movable temporary guardrails are commonly used in highway reconstruction and expansion projects to separate the construction zones from the lanes, which plays an important role in protecting vehicles … [Read more...] about Evaluations of Factors Affecting the Crashworthiness of Movable Temporary Guardrails on Highways
MASH Allowable Flare Rates for Portable Single-Slope Concrete Barriers
Portable concrete barriers (PCBs) are commonly used to provide positive protection in work zones. They also shield work-zone personnel from errant motorists when activities are being performed near … [Read more...] about MASH Allowable Flare Rates for Portable Single-Slope Concrete Barriers
Work Zone Safety With Seamless Traffic Flow: How Moveable Barriers Transform Roadway Construction Zones
This article explores how moveable barrier systems enhance safety and mobility in highway work zones. Traditional static lane closures often increase congestion, delays, and crash risks, but moveable … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety With Seamless Traffic Flow: How Moveable Barriers Transform Roadway Construction Zones
Crash Performance of a Novel Movable Assembled Barriers for Expressway Work Zone: Finite Element Model and Full-Scale Collision Test
When carrying out construction on an expressway during operation period, the safety of personnel and equipment in the work zone is critical. There is an urgent need to develop barrier facilities that … [Read more...] about Crash Performance of a Novel Movable Assembled Barriers for Expressway Work Zone: Finite Element Model and Full-Scale Collision Test
Design and Testing of MASH TL-3 Anchored Precast Narrow Base Roadside Concrete Barrier
This paper presents the design and development of an anchored precast portable concrete barrier (PCB) with narrow base for the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT … [Read more...] about Design and Testing of MASH TL-3 Anchored Precast Narrow Base Roadside Concrete Barrier