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1. Overview

Steel Traffic Safety Facilities

Traffic safety facilities made of steel absorb crash energy in case of accidents, mitigating severe and fatal damages.  Steel better arrests collision shock than other materials like concrete or aluminum. 

Merits

Steel traffic safety facilities save lives by cushioning the collision impact. 
In case vehicles crash into road safety facility, cars do not bounce off but stays at the point of impact, preventing further accidents like roll-over.  
It is easy to maintain quality control. 
Road conditions are enhanced by steel road safety facilities.
Steel is recyclable, thus environmentally friendly.

Application cases of other countries

Case studies of foreign countries - US, Japan and Europe set up steel traffic safety facilities on freeways and highways after carefully researching the traffic pattern of specific sections in urban areas and major arterial roads..

2. Steel Median Rail

Overview

Steel median rail is a road safety facility preventing vehicles from passing over to the other side of the road.

Key Features

When an errant car collides into the steel median rail, the car does not bounce off into the oncoming traffic. 
Steel median rail prevents possible follow-up accidents like roll-overs.
It clearly demarcates pavement and lane direction and also improves driving conditions.

3. Steel Guard Rail on Bridges (Safety Fence on Bridges)

Overview

Steel guard rails on bridges save precious lives and property in case of car accidents.

Key Features

It safeguards vehicles from going over the bridge.
It secures and guides driver's view.

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