Water-Filled TRITON Barrier ® TL-2

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WATER-FILLED TRITON BARRIER® TL-2

The Triton Barrier® is a highly portable. water-filled barrier that is ideal for use where time and space are limited. It consists of a number of interlocking, 2 m (6.5 ft) barrier sections made of polyethylene plastic and an internal steel framework. The Triton Barrier's performance exceeds NCHRP TL-2, 70 km/h (45
mph), The FHWA has issued a letter accepting that the Triton Barrier's performance exceeds NCHRP 350, Test Level 2 criteria and can be considered for 100 km/h (62 mph) applications at angles up to 15 degrees for passenger vehicles and lightweight pickup trucks.

CERTIFIED AS OWN END TREATMENT

The Triton Barrier is certified as its own end treatment, saving deployment time and hardware expenses. The last ten sections of Triton Barrier, when oriented properly in relation to traffic and according to the end treatment instructions provided by Energy Absorption Systems, serve as the crashworthy end treatment for this barrier system. Contact Energy Absorption Systems for details.

NCHRP 350

Meets NCHRP 350 criteria for a 70 km/h (43 mph) water-filled longitudinal workzone barriers.

Upgradeable

Easily upgradeable to NCHRP 350 TL-3.

Superior Design

Steel reinforced, polyethylene water-filled barrier sections absorb collision energy and redirect vehicles away from roadway work crews.

No Additional End Treatment

Serves as its own TL-2 end treatment.

Fast Deployment

Lightweight sections require no cranes to assemble. Three workers can deploy up to 200 m (650 ft) in an hour.

Proven Performance

Triton water-filled barriers are completely tested in the laboratory as well as in the field.

Cost Effective

Cost effective to use compared to portable concrete barriers.

Optional Equipment

Transition hardware available for attachment to roadway guardrails or concrete barriers.