Cost to taxpayer
Concrete Step Barrier in the UK has proven to be maintenance free. In contrast, all other systems need regular maintenance and repair when struck. This results in lane closures and traffic congestion that can last more than a single day.
The hidden cost of lanes out of service is massive and is increasing with saturation of vehicles on the road system.
The construction of step barriers will make a real contribution towards the free flow of traffic and more reliable journeys for all road users.
Concrete Step Barrier also has a benefit in terms of whole life cost. It is designed to provide a maintenance free life of 50 years; steel barrier has a much shorter life and has to be replaced twice within this period. Such high installation costs, along with substantial maintenance and accident damage repair expenditure results in enormous whole life costs compared to concrete.
