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
Decision
Decision 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

Decision summary

Three comments were received, one with multiple questions. The comments were appropriate and will have responses posted.

Decision details

Two comments pertained to the introduction of requirements that movable barriers be listed on the DSM and requested a delayed date for this requirement to be enforced to allow for DSM application packages to be prepared and for production and supply in Ontario to be built up. The third comment contained questions for clarification on DSM requirements, delineators as well as minor suggested corrections.

Comments received

Effects of consultation

Public comments were received and responded to. MTO agrees to delay the effective date of movable barriers requiring to be listed on the DSM to March 31st 2027 to allow industry to better prepare. Questions requesting various clarifications were responded to and suggested corrections and improvements were adopted as applicable.

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Original proposal

TCP number
000-0254
Type notice
Standard
Posted by
Highway Design Office
Proposal posted

Comment period

May 7, 2025 - June 4, 2025 (28 days)

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.  

Comment

Commenting is now closed.

This consultation was open from May 7, 2025
to June 4, 2025

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