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Temporary Concrete Barriers

Top-mounted object markers for delineation of portable concrete barrier wall on highway projects or alternative devices

New York state standard specifications require delineation on temporary barrier as follows: "The contractor shall provide and maintain delineation on the temporary barriers. This delineation shall … [Read more...] about Top-mounted object markers for delineation of portable concrete barrier wall on highway projects or alternative devices

Conditions for using temporary concrete barriers

In Ohio, temporary concrete barriers are used under following conditions: major pavement dropoffs and two-way traffic separation. … [Read more...] about Conditions for using temporary concrete barriers

Top-mounted object markers for delineation of portable concrete barrier wall on highway projects or alternative devices

Standard 701321-02 shows Illinois' basic object marker barrier wall attachment. Most designers are now opting for the Detail A option using barrier wall reflectors. This marker attachment design has … [Read more...] about Top-mounted object markers for delineation of portable concrete barrier wall on highway projects or alternative devices

Temporary Movable (“Zipper”) Barrier systems in work zones

California has used the "zipper" barrier a few times. However, no standard has yet been developed for its use. … [Read more...] about Temporary Movable (“Zipper”) Barrier systems in work zones

Temporary Movable (“Zipper”) Barrier systems in work zones

New York has used movable concrete barrier. The New York Thruway Authority has a permanent movable barrier operation on the Tappan Zee Bridge carrying I-87 and I-287 across the Hudson River. Lanes are … [Read more...] about Temporary Movable (“Zipper”) Barrier systems in work zones

Temporary Movable (“Zipper”) Barrier systems in work zones

NCDOT uses movable barrier quite extensively in its work zones, mostly on interstate rehabilitation projects. The barrier system was used on I-95 to close one lane Monday thru Thursday and open it up … [Read more...] about Temporary Movable (“Zipper”) Barrier systems in work zones

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