Ohio has been an American state leading the way in road Safety since it became the first state to install traffic lights in 1914. Now the ‘Buckeye State’ is continuing its legacy for road safety innovation following approval of the MASH 16 TL-3 and TL-4 compliant HighwayGuard™ steel barrier system.
Approved for use in Standard (SDS), Low (LDS) and Minimum (MDS) deflection configurations for temporary and permanent installations, HighwayGuard™ brings a new level of safety and operational efficiency to the Ohio road network.
Home to the fifth-largest interstate system in the US, with more than 8,000 lane miles, and the third-largest number of bridges, Ohio is a vital freight corridor connecting the Midwest to the East Coast. Its highways are travelled daily by a mix of passenger vehicles, school buses, and large commercial trucks, making a reliable and impact-resistant barrier system a must for road improvement and maintenance programmes.
The system has a minimum deflection of just 1 inch is especially valuable as the state continues its ongoing investment in bridge maintenance and replacement projects where work zone space is often limited. The compact footprint allows for more efficient use of the work area while minimising disruption to 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™ also reduces installation time and improves efficiency on-site.
Ohio’s climate adds further complexity to managing roadworks in the state, with icy roads and snow in the winter, scorching summers, and frequent thunderstorms throughout the year. Urban areas such as Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati also face traffic congestion and deteriorating road surfaces. HighwayGuard™ meets these challenges with a durable, all-weather steel design and proven impact resistance, offering better protection for both road workers and vehicle occupants in all conditions.
With statewide approval now in place, Ohio contractors and authorities can deploy a trusted, high-performance safety barrier suited to both permanent and temporary applications across all urban and rural environments.
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