Defender 100LDS now tested at TL-4 on Concrete Surface
The Defender 100LDS now has crash-tested deflection numbers anchored in concrete at both TL-4 and TL-3. Testing was conducted at the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) at Texas A&M University. At TL-4, the barrier recorded 27″ (686mm) of deflection. At TL-3, it recorded 23.4″ (594mm). Both results were achieved anchored directly into concrete. The anchoring setup […]
Defender Barrier Testing with RoadLoc
Safe Barriers has recently completed a series of full scale MASH16 TL-3 and TL-4 crash tests using the RoadLoc removable anchor. In this crash testing program our objective was to achieve lower deflections for our Anchored Temporary Steel Defender Barrier 100LDS, and continue to validate our RoadLoc anchor in dynamic crash testing… this time in […]
Signs it’s time to replace a concrete road barrier
Concrete road barriers put a physical boundary between live traffic and the people and infrastructure beside it. Like all safety hardware, they have a finite service life. A barrier that has degraded past its design limits may not perform in the next impact, so replacing it on time keeps the site safe and compliant. At […]
Why Work Zones Need More Than Barricades and Channelizers
Barricades and channelizers do important work. They mark closures, signal lane shifts, and show drivers where to go through a work zone. Every traffic management plan uses them. They do not stop vehicles. What a barricade does on impact A barricade is light and portable. That is the point: crews can place and move them […]
New Guidance on Work Zones Issued By FHWA
Work zones are essential for maintaining and improving the nation’s transportation infrastructure, but they can pose significant risks to workers and motorists alike. Ensuring proper traffic and adherence to safety regulations is critical to minimizing these hazards. At Safe Barriers, we provide innovative road barrier solutions to meet the highest transportation safety standards and enhance […]
Metal Road Barriers: 4 Things to Get Right Before Installation
Metal road barriers protect the people on and around the road: drivers, pedestrians, and the crews working behind them. Safe Barriers builds steel barrier systems tested for the applications they’re deployed in. Four things determine whether a barrier installation does its job. 1. Match the barrier to the road Traffic volume, posted speed, design speed, […]
How to Choose the Right Road Barrier for Different Road Types
Durable and reliable road barriers are integral to traffic safety and infrastructure management. The type of barrier you choose should depend on the road’s design, traffic flow, and safety requirements. At Safe Barriers, we offer superior road traffic barrier solutions designed to meet the demands of various road types, enabling optimal safety and performance. Based […]
Jersey Barrier Cost
How Much Does a Jersey Barrier Cost? Jersey barriers are vital for managing traffic flow, ensuring safety, and separating vehicle or pedestrian zones in high-risk areas. As essential as they are, the affordability of these barriers plays a key role in project planning. Whether for temporary road construction or permanent installations, balancing quality with cost […]
Why Defender Barrier
Why Choose Defender Barrier? An Innovative Approach to Temporary Steel Barriers At the heart of Defender Barrier’s conception was a commitment to deliver unparalleled value and versatility to our contractor and rental company partners. Understanding the evolving needs of infrastructure projects, we’ve developed a temporary barrier solution that not only meets today’s demands but anticipates […]
Safe Barriers – RSG International Partnership
Safe Barriers Announces Partnership with RSG International Safe Barriers is pleased to announce a new partnership with RSG International—a leading road safety company in North America. Through this partnership, RSG will now provide both sales and rental services across Canada for our Defender Barrier product line. This exciting collaboration allows us to expand our reach […]
