The Midwestern United States sits at the heart of the nation’s transport network, connecting major manufacturing centres, agricultural regions and distribution hubs through an extensive interstate highway system.
That network continues to grow stronger following a series of new state approvals of our MASH 16 TL-3 and TL-4 compliant HighwayGuard™ portable steel barrier system across Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and Wisconsin, alongside continued adoption in Indiana and Ohio.
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 Midwestern United States*.
Ongoing investment in interstate improvements, bridge rehabilitation and road maintenance projects continues to drive demand for high-performance vehicle restraint systems. As contractors work across a mix of urban, rural and high-speed environments, solutions that combine proven safety with operational efficiency are becoming increasingly important.
With a minimum deflection of just 1 inch, HighwayGuard™ is particularly suited to constrained work zones commonly found on bridge rehabilitation projects, urban highway upgrades and lane management schemes. 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.
From harsh winters and prolonged freeze-thaw cycles to heavy snowfall, strong winds and rapidly changing seasonal conditions, the Midwest presents a unique range of environmental challenges for highway infrastructure. HighwayGuard™ is engineered to perform in demanding conditions, with a durable all-weather steel design, integrated drainage system and proven impact performance, helping contractors and transportation authorities maintain safe work zones throughout the year.
With statewide approvals continuing to expand across the region, contractors and transportation authorities can deploy a trusted, high-performance vehicle restraint system suited to both temporary traffic management and long-term infrastructure applications across diverse urban, rural and interstate environments.
Visit our growing approvals map to see where else HighwayGuard™ is helping improve safety across the globe.
*Configuration approvals may vary by state. Please refer to local authority guidelines.
