Traffic Barriers

Traffic Barriers for Roadworks, Construction Sites and Temporary Traffic Management

Traffic barriers are commonly used for separating pedestrians, vehicles and workforces, directing traffic along temporary routes or for protecting work zones. They can be used by traffic management contractors, utilities, construction companies, local authorities, event organisers or industrial sites.

At HERMEQ, you will find a complete range of traffic barrier systems. This includes Chapter 8 road barrier options, heavy duty traffic barriers, plastic pedestrian barriers, water filled traffic barriers, barrier lamps, stillages and barrier stabilisers.

Which Traffic Barrier Do I Need?

Chapter 8 Road Barriers

Choose Chapter 8 road barriers for road works, street works, utilities, construction access points and temporary pedestrian routes. The barriers create a visible separation around the work area, in order to guide pedestrians and to identify the temporary layout of the site.Chapter 8 barriers are usually the starting point for contractors and traffic management teams working on highways, footpaths, maintenance zones and public-facing works.

Plastic Pedestrian Barriers

Choose plastic pedestrian barriers when pedestrians need to be guided around footpaths, excavations, temporary closures, at site entrances or where there is a low risk public access. They can be more easily lifted and moved than other barrier systems.Plastic pedestrian barriers are a functional solution for use on construction sites, street works, utilities and local authority works where clear guidance for pedestrians is needed.

Heavy-Duty Traffic Barriers

Choose heavy-duty traffic barriers in cases where a standard lightweight barrier may not be strong enough for the site layout. Heavy duty barriers are more appropriate for more extensive work areas, busier site conditions or where barriers would be regularly moved around or exposed to higher site activity levels.Heavy duty options are useful for contractors, civil engineering teams and traffic management companies who require a more robust barrier for multiple use.

Water-Filled Traffic Barriers

Choose water-filled traffic barriers where a temporary barrier run needs additional mass once filled. These are also ideal for longer layouts, temporary traffic separation, event routes, site perimeters and work sites, where stability is an important factor.They are a strong option when the barrier needs to remain in position for longer periods or form a more substantial temporary separation line.

Traffic Barriers Accessories

Barrier Lamps

Barrier lamps are used to increase visibility during reduced light conditions, night works and for temporary traffic management layouts. They are really useful when barriers need to be more visible to pedestrians, site teams or to approaching traffic.

Stabilisers

Road barrier stabilisers can offer additional ground support to barriers that require better stability. They may be useful on exposed sites, longer barrier runs or layouts where extra support is needed, but compatibility must be checked for the selected barrier before ordering.

Stillages

Road Barrier Stillages are purposely designed to maximise storage potential. With the option for 20, 30 and 40 capacity these barrier stillages work well on construction sites when space is tight and storage must be maximised.

How to Choose the Right Traffic Barrier?

When deciding to purchase a traffic barrier make sure you think about how barriers will be stored and handled and also what the site conditions are.

Key factors:

• Application: barriers can be used for road works, utilities, construction sites, pedestrian routes, temporary closures and also for events.
• Visibility: high visibility colours, reflective panels or lamps can be really useful depending on the working environment.
• Barrier type: choose from Chapter 8 road barriers, pedestrian barriers, heavy duty barriers or water filled barriers.
• Stability: consider feet, ballast, stabilisers, water filled designs or heavier duty options when the construction site is exposed or busy.
• Handling and storage: stackable barriers and stillages are useful when barriers need to be stored or transported with ease.
• Compatibility: always check that lamps, stabilisers or stillages are compatible with the selected barrier.

Common Uses for Traffic Barriers

Roadworks and Street Works

Traffic barriers are useful to mark temporary work areas, guide pedestrians, help with route changes and separate the public from road works or excavations. Chapter 8-style road barriers are commonly used in these environments.

Utilities and Civil Engineering

Traffic barriers are used by utility and civil engineering contractors around trenches, access points, footpath works, maintenance zones and temporary closures. Lightweight plastic barriers are useful for rapid deployment, while heavier or water filled options may be better for longer term layouts.

Construction Sites

Traffic barriers can help on construction sites with marking pedestrian walkways, site entrances, temporary work zones and with restricted areas as well. The type of road barrier will depend on the degree of activity, exposure and if the pedestrians or vehicles need to be diverted.

Local Authorities and Public Spaces

Traffic barriers are also used in public space and by local authorities for maintenance works, temporary diversions, public safety layouts and short-term access control.