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Interstate Cable Barriers
Posted on 1/4/15 at 12:21 pm
Posted on 1/4/15 at 12:21 pm
They finally put up the cable barriers along I-20, yet in so many spots there's parts where people have already taken them out and or the cables are loose as hell. Did they just throw it all up and then just say frick it when someone tears it up? Been that way for over a month now:
This post was edited on 1/4/15 at 12:57 pm
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Posted on 1/4/15 at 12:23 pm to hg
They do get repaired. The ones on I10 were slow at first, but I think once the contractor gets the process down it will speed up.
ETA, where are the lights on that light standard?
ETA, where are the lights on that light standard?
This post was edited on 1/4/15 at 12:24 pm
Posted on 1/4/15 at 12:23 pm to hg
Do they actually stop cars from going across?
Posted on 1/4/15 at 12:45 pm to hg
Your tax dollars hard at work
Posted on 1/4/15 at 12:47 pm to hg
Pretty sure that if you hit them and are at fault, your insurance company has to pay the repairs, might be part of why it takes so long to repair? 
Posted on 1/4/15 at 12:48 pm to hg
It's DOT, did you really expect it to be quick?
Posted on 1/4/15 at 12:49 pm to hg
Same story here in Tennessee. They place the barriers right up against the passing lane, and they are frequently broken, which means they have no tension and are not operational. They can't repair them fast enough. The cables often lay on the ground for months before repair.
One little accident, and they are out of service for months longer.
They install them way too close to the road, so they get hit way to often. They don't stop crossover accidents when they are laying down like they usually are in some sections.
One little accident, and they are out of service for months longer.
They install them way too close to the road, so they get hit way to often. They don't stop crossover accidents when they are laying down like they usually are in some sections.
This post was edited on 1/4/15 at 12:54 pm
Posted on 1/4/15 at 12:51 pm to hg
As a motorcyclist I am not a fan. I'll take my chances on one in a million head on crossover crahses versus losing virtually all of the runoff in every other conceivable accident scenario.
The fact that so many areas are in a constant state of disrepair does not mean that every cable guard struck was a car that was destined for the other lane. The reason many of the cable barriers are struck is the fact they are only a few feet from traffic in some cases.
I'm sure a study was done but it seems like the lifetime maintenance of this system may have offset the initial cost of a concrete barrier in the center of the median.
The fact that so many areas are in a constant state of disrepair does not mean that every cable guard struck was a car that was destined for the other lane. The reason many of the cable barriers are struck is the fact they are only a few feet from traffic in some cases.
I'm sure a study was done but it seems like the lifetime maintenance of this system may have offset the initial cost of a concrete barrier in the center of the median.
Posted on 1/4/15 at 12:53 pm to hg
I'm so glad DOTD got their priorities straight and got all the soundwalls up before they started wasting money on cable barriers. 
Posted on 1/4/15 at 1:00 pm to hg
I've always wondered why the cables are usually closer to one side than the other. Seems like they should be in the middle. Anybody know?
Posted on 1/4/15 at 1:41 pm to hg
I20 is trashy
Like Chevys
And their drivers
Like Chevys
And their drivers
Posted on 1/4/15 at 2:37 pm to hg
Hm I wonder if failing to repair them could open the gov up to liability if someone crossed over an injured persons in another vehicle...
Posted on 1/4/15 at 2:43 pm to hg
Your tax money goes to other things first, such as healthcare and benefits for illegals. They will get around to doing things that benefit the taxpayers when all other wants are taken care of, if there is any money left.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 5:03 am to hg
The should just say frick it and put up concrete barriers like Texas did on I-20 between Dallas and Shreveport. They look ugly as sin but no car is getting through that.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 8:40 am to hg
Aesthetically, they look awful and are in disrepair in a lot of places. I wish we'd find something that can take a hit and look good.
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