A spectacular firework display took place to mark the grand opening of the Mersey Gateway. BBS Barriers are delighted to have had two of their licenced installers heavily involved with this prestigious project which originally started in … [Read more...]
M6 J41-42 Crossover Accident almost certainly prevented
During the past week we have witnessed several cross over accidents, one fatal, where steel barriers have failed to contain vehicles, including two incidents along the M5 motorway. Today on the M6 (Jct41-42) a cross over accident was prevented as … [Read more...]
Government unveils £6.1 billion programme for Road Improvements
Great news for both the road user and the highways industry as the Government unveils their plans to improve and enhance the local A-road network throughout England. An annual fund of £1 billion is being provided to the councils to improve the local … [Read more...]
Crossover Carnage Avoided…. Again!
Another week, another HGV stopped… and no need to fix! Lives were saved on the M6 between Junctions 6 and 7 recently when an HGV was, again, prevented from causing a major crossover incident by the BBS Concrete Barrier stopping the vehicle in the … [Read more...]
Issue 6 : Technical Construction File
BBS are delighted to announce that the BBS Technical Construction File: Issue 6 has been officially launched as of April 2017. Encompassing over a decade of vehicle restraint system design, the latest suite of CE certified drawings, datasheets and … [Read more...]
Traffex 2017
Traffex - April 2017 BBS Barriers exhibited at Traffex 2017 at NEC, Birmingham on 4th-6th April. Traffex 2017 is Europe’s largest dedicated road, traffic, parking and transport event. The show consisted of Keynotes, exhibition and exhibitor … [Read more...]
Major Cross-Over Incident Avoided
As many drivers will have noted on the Northbound M5 recently, accidents involving HGVs can be devastating. The sheer size and mass means that an errant HGV is almost unstoppable. Almost. Relieved motorists travelling on the Southbound carriageway … [Read more...]
“Weather always looks worse through a window.”
We are often asked if it is possible to construct concrete barrier in poor weather conditions, and the answer is YES. There is a common misconception that when the weather takes a turn for the worse, all concrete production activity stops – nonsense. … [Read more...]
Government details more of £3bn local roads package
Construction Enquirer reports on Transport Minister Chris Grayling's spending plan ... Towns and cities across the country are set to benefit from £3bn worth of investment on improving roads in a boost for motorists. Government releases £50m … [Read more...]
Boost for Roads
The Autumn Statement has seen a big boost to road expenditure, with a commensurate increase in opportunities for new Concrete barrier construction. The highlights are; £1.1bn extra investment in English local transport networks £220m to … [Read more...]