Best Practices for Maintenance of Control-of-Access Fencing

Details

• Creators:
  Moomen, Milhan ; Rahman, Ashifur ; Appiah, David
• Corporate Creators:
  Louisiana Transportation Research Center ; University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Dept. of Civil Engineering
• Corporate Contributors:
  Louisiana. Department of Transportation and Development ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Access control (Transportation)
  • Fences
  • Animal vehicle crashes
  • Pedestrian vehicle crashes
  • Maintenance
• Publication/ Report Number:
  FHWA/LA.25/706
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  Louisiana;United States
• Edition:
  Final Report 1/2023–12/2024
• Corporate Publisher:
  Louisiana Transportation Research Center
• Abstract:
  This report examines the current practices and challenges associated with the maintenance of control-of-access (C-of-A) fencing along highways, with a particular focus on the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD). C-of-A fencing is an essential infrastructure component, designed to enhance the safety, security, and operational efficiency of highways by preventing unauthorized access and reducing wildlife and pedestrian incidents. Despite its critical role, the maintenance of C-of-A fencing faces significant challenges, especially in regions such as Louisiana, where environmental conditions, high traffic volumes, and budget constraints complicate maintenance efforts.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  SPR: TT-Fed/TT-Reg - 5
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82246/dot_82246_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 4.38 MB]
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
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