Known for its seaside resorts and diners, an often overlooked but vital traffic device also hails from the state of New Jersey— the jersey barrier. The term jersey barrier refers primarily to concrete barriers, and sometimes secondarily to plastic barricades, used along the center and sides of highways, construction sites, parking lots, and any other…
Barrier blocks, also known as “traffic barriers” or “roadside barriers,” are designed to protect vehicles from roadside obstacles and hazards, including steep slopes, bodies of water, and fixed objects like piers. Barrier blocks can also be used with medians to prevent errant vehicles from colliding with hazards within the median. When placed in an adjacent…
The Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) is a national set of guidelines for crash testing permanent and temporary highway safety features. Enacted in 2009, it sets uniform standards to be applied individually by each state and recommends evaluation criteria to assess test results. MASH, which replaces NCHRP Report 350, is first and foremost a…
When it comes to work zone safety, it’s important to make sure that motorists have real-time access to relevant traffic information. Drivers need to know ahead of time whether there’s a merge coming up or stopped traffic ahead. One of the best ways to communicate this potentially life-saving information is with a message board, also…
When it comes to managing roadway work zones, there are two main priorities: protecting workers and motorists, and reducing traffic congestion as much as possible. One of the most innovative new technologies helping contractors and DOTs meet these challenges is the dynamic zipper merge system. Keep reading to learn more about these systems, how they…
Rear-end collisions are the leading type of work zone accident, often caused by motorists being unaware of slowed or stopped traffic ahead. In an effort to protect motorists and roadside work crews, many departments of transportation (DOTs) and road construction companies have come to understand the importance of end-of-queue warning systems. These warning systems alert…
At Carolina Traffic Devices, protecting roadside work crews and motorists is our top priority. The tragic reality is that 773 people on average die each year in work zone crashes. That’s why we recognize the importance of National Work Zone Awareness Week, which takes place between April 26 and 30. National Work Zone Awareness Week…
Selecting the right traffic barrier is a matter of public safety, so it is important to take many things into consideration before making your decision. Barriers solve a lot of problems, reduce risks in the roadway, and save a lot of lives. One type of barrier is concrete or “Jersey” barrier. This type of barrier…
Road construction teams utilize many types of traffic devices to make our commutes safer. Whether it is preventing high-speed accidents that are too often fatal or simply keeping cars and trucks moving safety through rerouted traffic for a large event – safety is always the top priority. One of the more popular traffic safety solutions…