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Cable median barrier
Cable median barrier
How cable median barrier is working in Michigan
Cable median barrier consists of steel wire ropes mounted on posts. It is designed to prevent a vehicle from leaving the road and striking an object which would create a potentially more dangerous situation. It functions by capturing or redirecting vehicles while absorbing impact energy.
Cable median barrier is saving lives every day and is expected to reduce cross-median crashes by an estimated 90 percent.
First responder information
Please don't cut the cables!
Learn more about cable median barrier and why keeping the cable intact is a better alternative than cutting the cable at a crash site.