Every journey begins with a destination — but not every road is safe. Around the globe, growing traffic volumes, higher speeds, and extreme weather events are challenging the resilience of our transport networks. Behind every safe arrival lies an unsung hero: the road safety barrier.

These systems are more than metal and bolts. They are a promise — to absorb impact, to prevent tragedy, and to make sure that a momentary mistake doesn’t become a lifetime loss. According to European data, a well-designed and properly installed barrier can reduce the severity of side-impact crashes by up to 70%. That is engineering serving humanity.

Road safety is no longer just about preventing accidents — it’s about minimizing their consequences. In an era of: 

• Increasing vehicle diversity, from lightweight EVs to heavy freight trucks 

• Expanding road networks into remote or challenging terrain 

• Climate change causing more intense storms and unstable soils 

…the role of passive safety systems has never been more critical. 

Modern road restraint systems are rigorously tested under EN 1317 standards, classified by containment level, impact severity, and working width. But the real challenge lies beyond the test track — ensuring that barriers perform just as well in real-world conditions as they do in controlled crash tests.

From the San Giorgio Bridge in Genoa to highways in Tunisia, Hungary, and Romania, our projects prove that safety is universal. Each installation is a tangible step toward making mobility safer for everyone.

True road safety isn’t just about performance — it’s about responsibility. With Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) and optimized manufacturing processes, we minimize environmental impact while ensuring durability, ease of installation, and reduced lifecycle costs. 

Road safety is a shared responsibility — and the future demands solutions that are resilient, adaptable, and sustainable. 

In our upcoming webinar, Stronger, Smarter, Safer: Road Safety Barriers by Maccaferri & Tubosider, you’ll discover the technologies, case studies, and insights shaping safer roads worldwide.