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Client
Ringway
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Project Cost
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Services
Smartraft® VRS
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Start Date
5th July 2021
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End Date
5th July 2021
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Location
A14 Jct 36 Slip Road
The Challenge
Traditionally installed Vehicle Restraint Systems take 2-3 night shifts to complete, allowing 72 hours for concrete to dry and to then be tested for compliance.
Smartraft®, an off-site pre-fabricated, modular concrete foundation has proven results and does not require pre-site ground testing.
Situated on a slip road to the A14 and safety being paramount, the site was to be maintained in a safe condition under temporary works at all times.
The Solution
In this instance we replaced the traditionally installed VRS with Smartraft®, with OBB (Open Box Beam) straight in to an ABC energy absorbing terminal. The P1 ramp down system was upgraded to a P4 terminal.
The new safety barrier was then connected to the existing barrier, completing the installation.
Detailed risk assessments, carefully thought out method statements and extensive planning and programming allowed for the works to be carried out safely, on programme, and without delay to the public road user.
The Result
Arbus successfully repaired the damaged barrier during restrictive hours traffic management from 9.30am to 3.30pm to allow normal traffic flow during peak times.
The installation of Smartraft®, allowed this job to be completed in a fraction of the time that traditional methods would have taken and has been a very successful solution.
This phase of the works now has a fully compliant Vehicle Restraint System.
