Why is WSDOT
installing cable guardrail?
In the last four years there has been two crossover accidents is this area. These accidents included five disabling injuries.
Severe injuries and fatalities often result when a vehicle crosses the median and collides with oncoming traffic.
WSDOT installs barriers in highway medians to help prevent injuries and save lives.
The End Result
WSDOT is installing approximately five miles of cable guardrail in the median because it is a cost-effective method of reducing the severity of median crossover collisions.
Project Benefits
The project will provide a safer roadway for the traveling public. WSDOT's goal is to help prevent the worst kind of head-on collisions caused by drivers crossing the median and entering oncoming traffic.
Cable barrier significantly reduces the number of fatal and disabling accidents. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) benefit/cost analysis of median cable barrier showed such projects to be among the highest benefit safety investments to prevent fatal and disabling accidents.
What is the project timeline?
Construction will begin in summer 2006 and is expected to be completed in fall 2006.
Financial Information
This project is funded through the following sources:
For project schedule and updates, please see the Quarterly Project Report.
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Dave Ziegler, Project Engineer
1614 S. Mildred St. Suite M
Tacoma WA 98465
Phone: (253) 534-3100
E-Mail: ZiegleD@wsdot.wa.gov
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