Portable concrete barrier (PCB) systems are utilized in many situations, including placement adjacent to vertical drop-offs, work zones, and construction areas. Free-standing PCB systems are known to … [Read more...] about Stiffening Guidance for Temporary Concrete Barrier Systems in Work Zone and Construction Situations
Temporary Concrete Barriers
Expanding Use of Positive Protection for Work Zone Safety
In 2019, there were more than 120,000 crashes, 43,000 injuries, and at least 780 deaths to workers, drivers and pedestrians in work zones. Construction workers in highway work zones have to perform … [Read more...] about Expanding Use of Positive Protection for Work Zone Safety
Webinar: Positive Protection Strategies in Work Zones
This webinar sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will cover two types of positive protection strategies used in work zones including use of a mobile barrier system and a movable … [Read more...] about Webinar: Positive Protection Strategies in Work Zones
Guidelines for Work Zone Designers – Positive Protection
Most State and many other transportation departments in the U.S. maintain roadway and/or work zone design manuals containing State specific regulations, policies, and design guidance for their … [Read more...] about Guidelines for Work Zone Designers – Positive Protection