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Barricades are essential for road safety, providing a physical barrier between motorists and pedestrians. They come in many types and sizes, each with its own unique characteristics that make it the best choice for certain types of road construction or traffic control situations. In this guide, we look at some of the most common types of barricades used in road safety, their benefits and drawbacks.
Understanding the types of barricades available and their respective uses can help maximize road safety. Here is a guide to the different types of barricades used in road safety:
Typically made from lightweight, portable materials like plastic, wood, or thin gauge metal, most type 1 and 2 barricades utilize a collapsible a-frame design, with two sides that are hinged at the top.
Type 3 Barricades are a type of traffic control device, which the current MUTCD (2009 edition) defines as:
“a sign, signal, marking, or other device used to regulate, warn, or guide traffic, placed on, over, or adjacent to a street, highway, private road open to public travel, pedestrian facility, or shared-use path by authority of a public agency or official having jurisdiction, or, in the case of a private road open to public travel, by authority of the private
Work Zone Devices, including the Type III Barricade and Square Tubular Sign Stand, provide a highly visible, protective safety barrier between people and vehicles in construction zones. They are used for diverting and redirecting the flow of traffic, both vehicular and foot, to increase worker, pedestrian and motorist safety.