WIRE ROPE SAFETY FENCE - THE WEST YORKSHIRE EXPERIENCE

The use of a wire rope safety fence along the central reservation of the M62 is discussed. Chosen originally in 1969 for its minimal effect on wind-driven snow, the fencing has proved particularly successful and cost efficient. The original design is described. By 1987 the West Yorkshire Police considered that the wire rope safety fence had a 'proven safety record unequalled by other types of safety barrier'. In 1986 the Department of Transport approved a 4-rope design suitable for hard or soft medians. Details are given of the 4-rope system which has also been found to be extremely effective. The types of repairs required and costs involved are indicated.

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  INSTITUTION OF HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORTATION

  6 ENDSLEIGH STREET
  LONDON,   United Kingdom  WC1H 0DZ
• Authors:
  • WHEATLEY, D
• Publication Date: 1994-11

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 12,14-5
• Serial:
  • HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORTATION
  • Volume: 41
  • Issue Number: 11
  • Publisher: INSTITUTION OF HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORTATION
  • ISSN: 0265-6868

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cables; Guardrails; Medians; Wire
• ITRD Terms: 4530: Cable; 2914: Central reserve; 1686: Safety fence; 4520: Wire
• Subject Areas: Highways; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00725454
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD, ATRI
• Created Date: Sep 26 1996 12:00AM