FAQs About Steel Barriers
United Rentals provides a wide range of metal traffic barrier rentals for enhanced safety on any site, from highway construction to industrial plant perimeters. We carry trusted brands like Zoneguard, whose traffic barriers are crash-tested to meet NCHRP 350 and MASH TL-3 standards, making them a reliable choice for protecting your jobsite. Thanks to the lightweight design at only 62 pounds per linear foot and patented Speed Joint technology, crews can install up to 1,500 feet per hour. With lengths of 16 feet, 33 feet and 50 feet, our steel road barriers are a flexible solution for your project's needs.
Learn more about our steel barrier rentals in our FAQ section below.
Steel barriers provide significant advantages in logistics and performance. Weighing only 62 pounds per linear foot compared to 400-500 pounds for concrete, our steel barriers allow for more efficient transportation, with up to 750 linear feet per truckload.
Our steel barriers are designed for rapid installation to minimize traffic disruption. A trained crew can deploy up to 1,500 linear feet per hour.
Yes, our steel barriers are rigorously tested and approved for highway use. They meet or exceed the crash- test standards for both NCHRP 350 (TL-3 & TL-4) and MASH (TL-3). This ensures they provide reliable protection for work crews, pedestrians and drivers in active roadwork areas.