Movable Temporary Construction Barrier Update

TCP number
000-0254
Notice type
Standard
Applies to
SP - Special Provisions
No. specification
OPSS.PROV 741 SSP 107S06 MTOD 924.120 CAIS 741 CAIS 723
Posted by
Highway Design Office
Notice stage
Review
Proposal posted
Comment period
May 7, 2025 - June 4, 2025 (28 days) Closed
Last updated

This consultation was open from:

May 7, 2025
to June 4, 2025

Proposal summary

Removal of Quickchange Movable Barrier as an option for Movable Temporary Concrete Barrier. Addition of ABSORB-RZ as a crash cushion for the Concrete Reactive Tension System. Introduction of DSM requirements for movable temporary concrete barriers.

Proposal details

Update of OPSS.PROV 741 to remove QMB as a movable barrier option. Also changes status of QMB, allowing it for use as a static barrier on roads with posted speed of 80 km/h or less. Introduction of plant code and date of manufacture identification markings on all movable TCB units, which requires DSM listing for such barriers, starting on contracts awarded after October 31st, 2025.

Update of Standard Special Provision 107S06 to remove the ABSORB 350 crash cushion and add the ABSORB-RZ crash cushion for temporary use.

New MTOD 924.120 for ABSORB-RZ crash cushion installation.

Administrative update to CAIS 741 to reflect date change of OPSS.PROV 741.

No changes to CAIS 723, included for information purposes.  

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The comment period was from May 7, 2025
to June 4, 2025

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