When severe weather strikes, reliable roadway closure is not always a temporary application. Warning gates protect lives by preventing drivers from entering flooded or icy roadways, wildfire zones, or other dangerous conditions. Installed at key locations, they give agencies the power to secure roads quickly and decisively, reducing accidents, keeping evacuation routes clear, and reducing logistical requirements.
By shutting down hazardous routes at the right moment, transportation officials can prevent drivers from entering dangerous areas. Poor visibility, flooded roads, icy surfaces, and fallen trees or power lines create unpredictable hazards. These closures also keep roads clear for emergency crews, ensuring they can reach affected areas without delays from congestion or stranded vehicles.
Both manual and operable warning gates play vital roles in this mission. Manual systems offer a dependable, cost-effective option when staff is on site, while operable (automatic/remote-controlled) systems take safety to the next level by eliminating delays and reducing risk to first responders. With the push of a button – or direct integration into intelligent traffic management systems – operable gates deliver rapid closures that protect drivers, safeguard first responders, and keep communities moving safety through the storm.
In the end, emergency road closures are far more than traffic control. They serve as a frontline defense during America’s most extreme weather events, preserving safety, order, and continuity until communities can return to normal operations.
Vertical Warning Gate
Mounted to luminaire poles, this product serves as an emergency road closure gate for highway on-ramps during evacuations and at key roadway locations vulnerable to flooding or winter storms. Primary requested as a manual solution, it is also available in an operable, solar-powered option.
Vertical Warning Gate
Designed for access control, this solution was designed to be manually operated from the side of the roadway in support of emergency road closure or evacuation procedures. Additionally, the break away shear pin arm design allows minimal damange to the vehicle and occupants in the event of a vehicle collision.
Vertical Warning Gate
The VW-2 is an operable gate solution spanning up to 24 feet, designed for emergency road closure applications where power is available. It offers multiple arm styles and gate arm lighting options to meet local requirements, and by request, it can also be integrated with Traffic Management Centers for remote control and streamlined operation.
2025-08-05
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