Creating one way systems

In the last year the use of barriers has increased all around the world. A lot of workplaces, public spaces, and commercial settings have had to change to account for coronavirus. The most common change was the creation of one way systems. The goal was to reduce how much people had to interact so there was less chance of an outbreak. Many people chose to use a crash barrier system to help with this.

Why use barriers?

The great thing about using crash barriers here is they are designed so that they stop vehicles in their tracks. This can work just as well at stopping people. They are sturdier than handrails and the typical barriers you see around the perimeter of building sites. That means people can't move them out of the way. The height can also mean there is no way to climb over.

By far the best thing about using a barrier system here is you can choose a bespoke layout to suit the location. There is no one size fits all solution here. Every site is different in terms of the infrastructure and open space. Therefore, for the one way system to work properly, you need to design it to suit the setting.

You can also account for the type of traffic by adapting the placement and design of the barrier. As a result it should be much easier to create a one way system for people on foot and in vehicles. You can do both by ensuring that the lanes are only wide enough for movement in one direction. That prevents turning around.

Using barriers can also provide good flexibility here. They can be permanent or temporary depending on the needs of the site and operator. This is possible because there are a choice of fixing methods, including cast in and surface mounting. The latter are removable.

What do you need for your crash barrier system?

Barrier Mart is one of the best names in the UK if you want reliable barriers. We offer Armco and open box styles, creating bespoke solutions for any need. Clients can trust us to design a system for them, manufacture it, check the quality, and then dispatch it. Plus, we can provide installation.

If you would like to talk to us about a crash barrier system, please get in touch. We can help with anything, from creating a one way system to safeguarding vital parts of structures, public spaces, and private roads.