Since 2008, the Federal Highway Administration has recommended these strategies to reduce injuries and fatalities on roads. Some are common-sense, low-cost improvements, while others capitalize on innovative technology. The FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasures are updated regularly, as are the safety statistics for each. Roadway Departure Median Barriers Median barriers, such as cable, concrete, or beam guardrails, can mitigate head-on collisions from cars traveling in opposite directions. When installed on rural four-lane freeways, barriers can reduce cross-median...

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When To Replace Highway Signs
Even when following a maintenance schedule, certain sign hazards can signal that it’s time to replace them. Look for these warning flags when maintaining signs. The grace period provided by the 2009 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is over, meaning it’s past time to replace any signs that were placed from 2009 and before. If you fail to comply with MUTCD regulations when it comes to replacing signs, it could result in a lawsuit. Knowing the 2009 MUTCD’s guidelines on when to replace highway signs and acting on them will save you money and keep the highways safe. After an Accident Car accidents are common on busy highways, and signs are sometimes caught in the wreck. All signs are to be installed on breakaway sign supports which are designed to bend or break upon collision. If your sign has become illegible or has gone missing, it is required...
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