Road Traffic TechnologyNews and commentary for the Road Traffic Technology community.Scottish Trunk Road Scheme Incorporates Maccaferri Geomac Erosion Protection System- May 28, 2008 A major new interchange on the A90 trunk road south of Aberdeen has been completed using an innovative slope stabilisation erosion protection system from geotechnical specialists Maccaferri. The 12m Portlethen Interchange has been constructed to provide road access to a new residential, commercial and retail development in the village of Portlethen, eight miles south of Aberdeen. Over 800 houses are being built there by Scottish developer Stewart Milne Group. EROSION CONTROL...http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/contractors/infrastructure/maccaferri/press21.html BikeGuard Protection on the Right Track- May 21, 2008 BikeGuard has been installed near Buxton, along the A54, Macclesfield Road in Derbyshire. The continuous barrier attachment, specifically designed to offer protection to motorcyclists, was requested by Derbyshire County Council to act as a preventative measure against motorcyclists suffering high severity injuries from impacting the support posts of the existing safety barrier. This is the second installation of BikeGuard to have taken place in this area. The A54 is located in the Peak...http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/contractors/safety/highway-care/press8.html BarrierGuard Protects M27 Widening- May 13, 2008 BarrierGuard 800 has recently been deployed along a busy stretch of the M27 between Junction 11 and 12 on both sides of the motorway. BarrierGuard 800 steel safety barrier, specifically designed for use at road works on high speed roads, was chosen by Costain for its low deflection with Simon Taylor, Senior Traffic Safety and control Officer of Costain adding: "Highway Care's BarrierGuard was chosen for this particular scheme due to our requirement for a time and cost efficient temporary...http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/contractors/safety/highway-care/press7.html |