Road Zipper E-Newsletter Fall 2016
Road Zipper System Creates Safer Work Zones in Japan
The Road Zipper System is now working in Japan - creating safer work zones along the Joban Expressway, a major corridor running north from the city of Tokyo. Work zone safety became a primary concern when a maintenance worker was struck and killed by a vehicle that passed through a plastic barrier that separated workers from motorists. Since the installation of the Road Zipper System, there have been no vehicle encroachments into the work zone.
Road Zipper Increases Lane Usage During Bridge Repair
A recently completed project in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is a good example of how the Road Zipper System® can effectively mitigate traffic congestion during bridge repair projects...
Moveable Barriers Used For Static Applications Due to Low Deflection
While moveable barriers are most often considered when it’s necessary to reconfigure roadways, transportation officials now are discovering that Reactive Tension System (RTS) barriers can also be the best solution for narrow or shallow-depth roadways – even when the system is never required to move...
The Road Zipper System Provides Future Flexibility
Will there be a new stadium? Which suburbs will grow? What new industries will emerge? How will automated cars be managed when they hit the roadways?...
Tunnel Reconstruction Utilizing Road Zipper in Vienna
Tunnels, like bridges, present unique challenges during road construction. Typically, there is very little space for a safe, efficient work zone – putting workers at risk, slowing construction and creating major traffic problems...
