Innovative barrier system developed

May Gurney has joined forces with Oxford Plastics to develop a new and improved street works barrier.

Despite being compliant with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, the current excavation barrier has a fundamental weakness with the jointing system. The design works on short hooks and because of this does not accommodate changes in slope or level - such as a drop down from a kerb.

"The improved barrier will bring benefits to the wider construction industry"

Richard Dean, May Gurney

May Gurney approached Oxford Plastics 12 months ago and has worked with the company to produce a new design that incorporates an improved interlocking mechanism, and a facility for cross bracing to add strength.

Richard Dean, Chief Operating Officer, said: "While Oxford Plastics have tackled the technical challenges of production, we've worked closely with them to ensure that the barriers are cost effective to manufacture and practical in terms of use, transportation and storage on operational sites."

To improve health and safety, the new barrier is also more substantial in cross section and will have coloured feet to reduce trip hazards.

Richard Dean added: "Our Highways and Utility Services businesses will benefit from this close collaboration with our supply chain - but more interesting is the benefit the improved barrier will bring to the wider construction industry."

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