MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)

Section 6M.02 — Positive Protection and Temporary Traffic Barriers

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 6M.02. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.

Section 6M.02 Positive Protection and Temporary Traffic Barriers Support: 01 Temporary traffic barriers, including portable or movable barriers, are devices designed to help prevent penetration by vehicles while minimizing injuries to vehicle occupants, and to protect workers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Guidance: 02 Except as otherwise required, at a minimum, longitudinal traffic barriers and/or other positive protection devices should be considered in work zone situations that place workers at increased risk from motorized traffic, and where positive protection devices offer the highest…

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