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Cable Barriers

Number 21810
Subject Construction
Source None
State CA
Year 2004
Publication Date Nov. 29
Summary An investigation of median barriers in Northern California freeways found cable barriers to be ineffective in protecting drivers. Lawsuits have been filed against the state stating that the barriers are 'obsolete, outdated, inadequate and archaic'. But dozens of miles of highways are still protected by these barriers even though plans to replace the cable barriers were approved three years ago.
Category Contest Entry
Pages 14
Keywords median barriers;accidents;freeways;highways;cable barriers;concrete barriers;California;vehicle;deaths;Department of Transportation
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