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Dateļ¼š08 28, 2025

Engineered Erosion Protection for Transportation Infrastructure

Our highway-grade gabion systems provide permanent erosion control solutions specifically designed for transportation infrastructure. meeting DOT specifications and withstand the challenging conditions of highway environments, including vibration, de-icing salts, and water runoff. These engineered systems protect slopes, channels, and embankments while reducing long-term maintenance costs.

Highway-Specific Applications:

1. Slope Protection Systems

  • Cut Slope Stabilization: 2:1 to 1:1 slope ratios meeting DOT standards

  • Fill Slope Protection: Embankment security for new construction

  • Landslide Prevention: In geotechnically challenging areas

  • Rockfall Protection: Barrier systems for mountainous terrain

2. Drainage Management

  • Channel Linings: For ditches and swales alongside highways

  • Culvert Outlet Protection: Prevents scouring at drainage endpoints

  • Stormwater Management: Energy dissipation in retention areas

  • Bridge Approach Protection: Prevents erosion at abutments

3. Embankment Security

  • Roadway Edge Protection: Shoulder stabilization systems

  • Noise Barrier Foundations: Secure bases for sound walls

  • Retaining Structures: For limited right-of-way areas

  • Landslide Repair: Emergency slope stabilization

Highway Performance Features:

Durability & Compliance

  • DOT Approved: Meets state transportation department specifications

  • Corrosion Resistance: Heavy galvanized or PVC-coated for de-icing salt environments

  • Vibration Resistance: Withstands traffic-induced vibrations

  • Load Capacity: Designed for emergency vehicle access requirements

Hydraulic Efficiency

  • High Velocity Resistance: Handles water flows up to 6 m/s

  • Superior Drainage: 30-40% porosity reduces hydrostatic pressure

  • Sediment Control: Traps particles while allowing water passage

  • Scour Prevention: Protects against undermining

Installation Advantages

  • Rapid Deployment: Minimal lane closure requirements

  • Minimal Equipment: Reduces construction footprint

  • All-Weather Installation: Can be installed in various conditions

  • Immediate Effectiveness: Functions immediately after installation

Technical Specifications:

  • Mesh Type: Double-twisted hexagonal (80x100mm) or welded

  • Wire Coating: Class III Galvanized (≥245g/m²) or PVC-coated

  • Stone Fill: Durable, angular aggregate (100-200mm)

  • Design Life: 50+ years in highway environments

  • Safety Factors: Meets AASHTO and DOT requirements

Case Study Results:

  • I-90, Washington: Reduced erosion maintenance by 80% over 5 years

  • Highway 1, California: Withstood 10-year storm events without damage

  • I-70, Colorado: Successful rockfall protection in mountain corridors

  • Route 95, Rhode Island: Effective coastal highway protection

Maintenance Benefits:

  • Visual Inspection: Easy monitoring from roadway

  • Minimal Upkeep: No regular maintenance required

  • Simple Repairs: Individual basket replacement capability

  • Long-Term Performance: Outlasts asphalt surfacing cycles

Resources Available:

  • DOT Specification Guide

  • Hydraulic Calculation Tools

  • Cross-Section Details

  • Maintenance Manuals

  • Emergency Repair Protocols

Professional Services:

  • Site-specific engineering design

  • Hydraulic and hydrological analysis

  • Construction documentation

  • Installation oversight

  • Performance monitoring

Get Highway-Compliant Solutions:

  1. Download DOT specification guide

  2. Request site evaluation checklist

  3. Access engineering details

  4. Get project-specific quotes

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