Benton, Arkansas – The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has launched a new pilot project aimed at testing an innovative guardrail system that could enhance roadway safety across the state. The Safety Rolling Barrier (SRB) has been installed at the on-ramp from Highway 35 north (Carpenter Road) to the Interstate 30 eastbound frontage road in Benton, located in Saline County.
Rolling Barriers Aim to Reduce Impact and Damage
Unlike traditional steel guardrails, SRBs feature a series of rotating plastic rollers that absorb the force of an impact and help redirect the vehicle along the barrier’s curve before bringing it to a stop. The unique design is intended to disperse energy more evenly and reduce the severity of crashes for drivers while also minimizing damage to the barrier itself…