Ideal Fencing Corp — A RoadGuard Company

Highway Barrier Contractor in Washington State | Ideal Fencing Corp

Washington State operates one of the most extensive high-tension cable median barrier systems in the United States, and IFC installs cable barrier on WSDOT projects across the I-5, I-90, I-82, and SR-

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Washington State operates one of the most extensive high-tension cable median barrier systems in the United States, and IFC installs cable barrier on WSDOT projects across the I-5, I-90, I-82, and SR-18 corridors. Beyond cable barrier, our Washington crews install concrete median barrier, impact attenuator systems, and temporary construction zone barrier throughout all six WSDOT regions.

WSDOT Cable Median Barrier Program

WSDOT was among the first state DOTs to deploy high-tension cable median barrier at scale, and the program has dramatically reduced cross-median fatalities on divided highways statewide. WSDOT specifies cable barrier to unique Washington standard plans that include end anchor designs and post spacing requirements not identical to any other state's program. Our crews are trained on WSDOT-specific cable tensioning procedures, post-reset protocols after vehicle impacts, and the agency's emergency repair response requirements that require damaged cable barrier sections to be restored within specified timeframes.

Concrete Median Barrier

Where median widths are insufficient for cable barrier deflection or where WSDOT determines concrete median barrier is appropriate — including bridge approaches, high-retaining-wall sections, and specific interchange areas — IFC installs precast concrete barrier and cast-in-place median barrier per WSDOT Standard Specifications. We work with WSDOT-approved precast suppliers in the Puget Sound region and can arrange precast delivery from multiple sources to accommodate project locations across the state.

Impact Attenuator Systems

Impact attenuators protect workers and motorists at gore points, construction zone taper ends, and fixed roadside obstacles. WSDOT's approved attenuator list includes MASH TL-3 systems such as the REACT 350, QuadGuard, and SCI Smart Cushion. Our crews install and maintain these systems on WSDOT maintenance contracts and construction projects, and we keep select attenuator models in inventory for rapid deployment on emergency and short-duration projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

WSDOT specifies high-tension cable barrier systems on its approved products list, including the Brifen Wire Rope Safety Fence, Trinity Highway's CASS system, and Gibraltar systems. All cable barrier must meet WSDOT standard plan specifications for post spacing, cable height, anchor design, and tensioning. WSDOT's specifications differ from neighboring states, so Washington-specific installation experience is important.

Yes. Cable barrier is designed to deflect significantly in an impact and must be reset and re-tensioned to restore function. We perform emergency cable barrier repair statewide, restoring damaged spans to WSDOT specification within the agency's required repair timeframes. We maintain cable stock, post inventory, and tensioning equipment for rapid response.

Yes. Temporary concrete barrier (TCB) is required on WSDOT construction projects to protect workers from errant vehicles. We supply and install TCB for lane shifts, contraflow configurations, and stage construction setups per WSDOT's traffic control manual. TCB can be rented or purchased through our project material coordination.

Yes. We install and replace impact attenuators on WSDOT maintenance contracts across all six regions. We stock MASH TL-3 approved systems and can respond to urgent attenuator installations or replacements on damaged units at interchange gore points and construction zone tapers.

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