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Mississippi Cable Median Barrier Safety Initiative

Publication Year:

Original publication: National Roadway Safety Awards: Noteworthy Practices Guide; 2011

Description of Practice

State DOT recognized certain corridors as having high occurrence of median-crossover crashes. Mississippi launched a cable median barrier safety initiative. Program piloted in early 2000's showed immediate and significant reduction in crash severity and zero cross-median fatalities.

Key Accomplishments and Results:

  • Immediate reduction in crash severity on segment with long history of high crash rates
  • Widespread public support
  • Outstanding return on investment
  • Multiple cable median barrier projects have resulted in immediate reduction of fatalities and the severity of crashes.

"Two photographs of cable median barriers along the road's edge"

Contact

Jim Willis
Mississippi Department of Transportation
601-359-1454
JCWillis@mdot.state.ms.us