The South of the United States has long played a critical role in supporting transport, logistics, and freight networks, with some of the nation’s busiest interstate corridors running through the region.
Now, that role is being reinforced further following a series of new state approvals of our MASH 16 TL-3 and TL-4 compliant HighwayGuard™ portable steel barrier system across Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Oklahoma, alongside continued adoption in key states including Florida, North Carolina, Texas, and West Virginia.
Approved for use across multiple deflection configurations, including Standard (SDS), Low (LDS) and Minimum (MDS), for both temporary and permanent installations, HighwayGuard™ brings a new level of safety and operational efficiency to road networks across the Southern United States*.
The region’s extensive highway infrastructure supports a high volume of passenger vehicles, freight traffic, and commercial transport, forming a vital corridor connecting ports, inland distribution hubs, and major metropolitan centres. With ongoing investment in highway expansion, resurfacing, and bridge maintenance projects, the need for reliable, high-performance vehicle restraint systems continues to grow.
With a minimum deflection of just 1 inch, HighwayGuard™ is particularly suited to constrained work zones commonly found in urban infrastructure upgrades, bridge rehabilitation schemes, and lane management operations. Its compact footprint allows contractors to maximise available workspace while maintaining robust protection for both road workers and road users.
The system’s patented T-connector allows for fast installation, removal and reconfiguration, enabling contractors to quickly adapt to changing work zones while keeping traffic flowing. With fewer components and simple anchoring, HighwayGuard™ reduces installation time and improves efficiency on-site.
The Southern US presents a wide range of environmental and operational challenges, ranging from extreme heat and humidity in Gulf and southeastern states to severe weather events such as heavy rainfall and hurricanes in coastal regions. HighwayGuard™ meets these demands with a durable, all-weather steel design, drainage system and proven impact resistance, delivering consistent performance in demanding conditions and enhancing safety for both road workers and vehicle occupants.
With statewide approvals continuing to expand across the region, contractors and transportation authorities can deploy a trusted, high-performance VRS suited to both temporary traffic management and long-term infrastructure applications across diverse urban and rural environments.
Visit our growing approvals map to see where else HighwayGuard™ is being used to help improve safety across the globe.
*Configuration approvals may vary by state. Please refer to local authority guidelines.
