Section 850 - Traffic controls for construction and maintenance activities

Section 850 Traffic Controls for Construction and Maintenance Activities from the Qualified Traffic Control Equipment (QTCE) list.

Table of Contents

Portable traffic signals

Bid ItemManufacturerProduct NameQualification DateQualification TypeRemarks
*Horizon Signal TechnologiesSQ211/16/2016Full 
*Horizon Signal TechnologiesSQ2T11/16/2016Full 
*Horizon Signal TechnologiesSQ3TS09/17/2013FullProduct previously qualified without a specific Model #.
*John Thomas, Inc.ADDCO PTS-200009/02/1999Full 
*John Thomas, Inc.Sentinel12/09/2019Full 
*North America TrafficPTL 2.4LD05/20/2015Full 
*North America TrafficPTL 2.4X06/20/2017Full 
*OMJC SignalPop-Up LD03/27/2018Full 
*Superior Traffic ServicesSTS - PTS - 1000A11/18/2020Full 
*Tower Sign and Signal, Inc.SX 750006/05/2009ProvisionalQualified for use with video detection, only.

*By Special Provision Only.

Reflectorized drums

Bid ItemManufacturerProduct NameQualification DateQualification TypeRemarks
859.Bent Manufacturing Co.Superdome DrumPrior to 02/07/2011Full 
859.Cortina Safety ProductsChannelizer DrumPrior to 02/07/2011FullName chage: 02/25/2015; formerly Highway Tech Drum from Eastern Molding International.
859.Eastern Metal of Elmira, Inc.Roadmax2/19/2025FullProduct ID: DRUM-4-6-7100-MAX
859.Lakeside Plastics, Inc.Director Barrel5/16/2024Full 
859.Plastic Safety Systems, Inc.Lifegard DrumPrior to 02/07/2011Full 
859.Plastic Safety Systems, Inc.Lifegard II DrumPrior to 02/07/2011Full 
859.PlasticadeB50006/24/2019FullFormally Hill and Smith
859.PlasticadeCommander Traffic Drum03/24/2017Full 
859.PlasticadeEconocade II Traffic DrumPrior to 02/07/2011Full 
859.PlasticadeRhino Channelizer BarrierPrior to 02/07/2011Full 
859.Traffix Devices, Inc.18000 Series Channelizer DrumPrior to 02/07/2011Full 

Resources:

FAQs on Channelization Devices

Temporary barrier

Bid ItemManufacturerProduct NameProduct DescriptionTest LevelAnchorage RequirementsLON1FHWA LetterQualification DateQualification TypeRemarks
*853.23**GenericKSDOT Safety Barrier Type F3F-shape Concrete Barrier, Free StandingTL-3n/a204'-6"B-21505/18/2016Full 
*853.2**GenericMassDOT Temporary Concrete BarrierF-shape Concrete Barrier, Free StandingTL-2n/a200' 05/18/2016Full 
*853.23**GenericMassDOT Temporary Concrete Barrier RetrofitF-shape Concrete Barrier, Free StandingTL-3n/a202'-4" 10/12/2016Full 
*853.23**GenericNYSDOT Temp Barrier w/ Box Beam StiffenerF-shape Concrete Barrier with Steel Box BeamTL-3Ends of barrier run.200'B-23905/18/2016FullFor one-side traffic, only.
*853.23**GenericTexas X-Bolt F-Shaped Concrete Safety BarrierF-shape Concrete Barrier, Free StandingTL-3n/a200' 05/18/2016Full10' barrier segments.
*853.23 or *853.33**GenericTexas X-Bolt F-Shaped Concrete Safety BarrierF-shape Concrete Barrier, Free StandingTL-3n/a200' 05/18/2016Full30' barrier segments.
*853.23 or *853.33Asynt SolutionsApe Barriers SystemFiber Reinforced PolymerTL-3Begin/Ends of LON per details120' 7/17/2024Full50 lb/lft, 24' barrier segments
*853.23Bexar Concrete WorksConcrete Traffic Barrier w/ Quick-Bolt ConnectionF-shape Concrete Barrier, Free StandingTL-3n/a240'B-19005/18/2016Full 
*853.23Delta Bloc Safety BarrierDB 80FF-shape Concrete Barrier, Free StandingTL-3n/a200'B-23305/18/2016Full 
*853.23Easi-Set WorldwideJ-J Hooks Temporary Concrete BarrierF-shape Concrete Barrier, Free StandingTL-3n/a194'B-30003/22/2018Full 
*853.23 or *853.33Easi-Set WorldwideJ-J Hooks Temporary Concrete BarrierF-shape Concrete Barrier, Bolt-DownTL-3Multiple per segment.113'B-52B05/18/2016FullFor concrete surfaces.
*853.23 or *853.33Easi-Set WorldwideJ-J Hooks Temporary Concrete BarrierF-shape Concrete Barrier, Pin-DownTL-3Multiple per segment.200'B-52C05/18/2016FullFor asphalt surfaces.
*853.23 or *853.33Hill & Smith, Inc.Zoneguard Minimum DeflectionSteel BarrierTL-333' intervals.250'B-176A10/23/2015FullFor concrete surfaces.
*853.23Hill & Smith, Inc.Zoneguard Minimum DeflectionSteel BarrierTL-350' intervals.250'B-176B10/23/2015FullFor asphalt surfaces.
*853.23Hill & Smith, Inc.Zoneguard StandardSteel BarrierTL-3Ends of barrier run.250'B-176C10/23/2015Full 
*853.23Laura MetaalBarrierGuard 800Steel BarrierTL-3Ends of barrier run + 20' from each end.157'B-30305/18/2016Full 
n/aLaura MetaalBarrierGuard 800 GateSteel Barrier GateTL-3n/an/an/a05/18/2016FullFor use with BarrierGuard 800 systems.
*853.23 or *853.33Laura MetaalBarrierGuard 800 MDSSteel BarrierTL-3Ends of barrier run + intermediate points.157'B-30206/26/2018Full 
n/aLaura MetaalBarrierGuard 800 VLBSteel Barrier, Variable LengthTL-3n/an/an/a05/18/2016FullFor use as expansion joints with BarrierGuard 800 systems.
*853.23 or *853.33Laura MetaalSafeZone Limited DeflectionSteel BarrierTL-3Multiple.133'B-29206/26/2018Full 
*Laura MetaalSafeZone Limited DeflectionSteel BarrierTL-4Multiple.133'B-29406/26/2018Full 
*853.23Laura MetaalSafeZone StandardSteel BarrierTL-3Ends of barrier run.228'B-29306/26/2018Full 
*Laura MetaalSafeZone StandardSteel BarrierTL-4Ends of barrier run.228'B-29506/26/2018Full 
*853.23Lindsay CorporationConcrete Reactive Tension System (CRTS)Concrete BarrierTL-3n/a558'B-30912/18/2024Full 
*MDS BarriersTL4 BarrierSteel BarrierTL-4Multiple per segment.236'-3"B-16509/21/2017FullShall be anchored into concrete.
*MDS BarriersTL5 BarrierSteel BarrierTL-5Multiple per segment.216'-6"B-16509/21/2017FullShall be anchored into concrete.
*853.23MOOVOPHP-LOCKConcrete BarrierTL-3N/A200'n/a7/17/2024Full 
*853.23MOOVOPTALL42Moveable Concrete BarrierTL-3no anchoring590'n/a7/17/2024Full 
*853.33REBLOC80SAH_12_8BI-shape Concrete Barrier, Bolt-DownTL-340' intervals197'B-36112/15/2021FullFHWA Letter name is REBLOC 80SAH_12_8B
*853.23REBLOC80SAH_12I-shape Concrete BarrierTL-340' intervals354'B-36012/15/2021FullFHWA Letter name is REBLOC 80SAH_12
*853.23Rockingham PrecastT-Lok BarrierF-shape Concrete Barrier, Free StandingTL-3no anchoring192'B-42B11/16/2016Full 
*853.2Safe BarriersDefender 70Steel BarrierTL-2n/a345'-6"B-28710/23/2018Full 
*853.23Safe BarriersDefender 100 LDSSteel BarrierTL-330' intervals.256'B-29810/23/2018Full 
*Safe BarriersDefender 100 HCSteel BarrierTL-4156' intervals320'B-29710/23/2018Full 
*853.23SaferoadsHV2 BarrierSteel BarrierTL-3n/a913'-4"B-30805/21/2019Full 
*SaferoadsHV2 BarrierSteel BarrierTL-4n/a913'-4"B-30805/21/2019Full 
*853.2ValtirArmor ZoneWater Filled BarrierTL-2n/a164'B-3268/14/2023FullOEM is Valmont Highway
*853.23ValtirHighway Guard BarrierSteel BarrierTL-3End of Barrier Run200'B-3296/15/2022FullPreviously Trinity Highway Products
*ValtirHighway Guard BarrierSteel BarrierTL-4End of Barrier Run200'B-3306/15/2022FullPreviously Trinity Highway Products
*853.33ValtirHighway Guard Barrier LDSSteel BarrierTL-3Multiple per segment.100'B-3226/15/2022FullPreviously Trinity Highway Products
*853.33ValtirHighwayGuard Barrier MDSSteel BarrierTL-36'6" interval60'n/a6/15//2022FullPreviously Trinity Highway Products
*ValtirHighway Guard Barrier LDSSteel BarrierTL-4Multiple per segment.200'B-3316/15/2022FullPreviously Trinity Highway Products

*By Special Provision Only.

**Product is a non-proprietary design and must be fabricated in accordance to that highway agency's specifications and standards.

1Length of Need (LON) is defined as the minimum length of barrier needed to meet the crash-tested performance levels.

Resources:

FHWA Acceptance Letters for Longitudinal Barrier

Temporary pavement markings

Bid ItemManufacturerProduct NameDescriptionColorQualification DateQualification TypeRemarks
854.0363MStamark 710LinesWhitePrior to 08/29/2013FullWet Reflective
854.0363MStamark 711LinesYellowPrior to 08/29/2013FullWet Reflective
854.43MStamark 715Masking LinesBlackPrior to 08/29/2013Full 
854.036Advance Traffic MarkingsATM 200LinesWhitePrior to 08/29/2013Full 
854.036Advance Traffic MarkingsATM 200LinesYellowPrior to 08/29/2013Full 
854.036Advance Traffic MarkingsATM MaxVision Series 200LinesWhite9/21/2022ProvisionalWet Reflective. Provisional until NTPEP data is received
854.036Advance Traffic MarkingsATM MaxVision Series 200LinesYellow9/21/2022ProvisionalWet Reflective. Provisional until NTPEP data is received
854.4Advance Traffic MarkingsATM 280Masking LinesBlackPrior to 08/29/2013Full 
854.036Brite-LineBrite-Line 100LinesWhitePrior to 08/29/2013Full 
854.036Brite-LineBrite-Line 100LinesYellowPrior to 08/29/2013Full 
854.4Brite-LineDeltaline BTRMasking LinesBlackPrior to 08/29/2013Full 
854.036Brite-LineDeltaline TWRLinesWhitePrior to 08/29/2013FullWet Reflective
854.036Brite-LineDeltaline TWRLinesYellowPrior to 08/29/2013FullWet Reflective
854.036SWARCODirector 2LinesWhitePrior to 08/29/2013Full 
854.036SWARCODirector 2LinesYellowPrior to 08/29/2013Full 
854.4SWARCODirector 2Masking LinesBlackPrior to 08/29/2013Full 

Temporary sign stands

Bid ItemManufacturerProduct NameTest CriteriaTest LevelFHWA Letter*Qualification DateQualification TypeSign SubstrateRemarks
**Bone SafetySZ-412MASHTL-3WZ-4524/16/2025FullRoll-Up 
**Bone SafetySZ-412-SMASHTL-3WZ-4494/16/2025FullRoll-Up 
**Bone SafetySZ-412-XMASHTL-3WZ-4614/16/2025Full0.080" Aluminum 
**Bone SafetySZ-484-2SMASHTL-3WZ-4624/16/2025Full0.080" Aluminum 
**Eastern Metal of ElmiraApexMASHTL-3WZ-435a12/18/2024FullRoll-Up 
**Eastern Metal of ElmiraApex RecoilMASHTL-3WZ-436a11/20/2024FullRoll-Up 
 Eastern Metal of ElmiraApex TripodMASHTL-3WZ-4483/19/2025FullPlywood 
**Eastern Metal of ElmiraApex Dual Recoil Max  WZ-4386/18/2025FullRoll-Up 
**OrangeGearOGDSFL157MASHTL-3-6/18/2025FullRoll-Up 
**OrangeGearOGSSAL412MASHTL-3-6/18/2025FullRoll-Up 
**OrangeGearOGAL412MASHTL-3-6/18/2025Full0.080" Aluminum 
**PlasticadeSS100MASHTL-3WZ-35002/04/2020Full5/8" MDF 
**PlasticadeSS105MASHTL-3WZ-35002/04/2020Full5/8" MDF 
**PlasticadeSS300MASHTL-3WZ-35102/04/2020FullRoll-Up 
**PlasticadeSS300AMASHTL-3WZ-35102/04/2020FullRoll-Up 
**PlasticadeSS310MASHTL-3WZ-35202/04/2020FullRoll-Up 
**PlasticadeSS310AMASHTL-3WZ-35202/04/2020FullRoll-Up 
**PlasticadeSS340AMASHTL-3WZ-35302/04/2020FullRoll-Up 
**PlasticadeSS410AMASHTL-3WZ-35402/04/2020FullRoll-Up 
**PlasticadeSS420AMASHTL-3WZ-35502/04/2020Full0.080" Aluminum 
**PlasticadeSS520AMASHTL-3WZ-35602/04/2020FullRoll-Up 
**PlasticadeSS620AMASHTL-3WZ-42602/19/2025FullRoll-Up 
 PlasticadeSS621AMASHTL-3WZ-42702/19/2025Full0.080" Aluminum 
**PlasticadeSSRB800MASHTL-3WZ-34202/04/2020FullRoll-Up 
**PowerPak Civil and Safety LLC22349 Single Spring Sign StandMASHTL-3WZ-35202/19/2025FullRoll-UpLicensed product by Plasticade
**TrafFix DevicesZephyerMASHTL-3WZ-3637/15/2020FullRoll-Up 

*Note this column may not be all-inclusive since some products may have additional FHWA letters for modifications or crash testing under specific conditions.

**Item is incidental to Item 852.

Resources:

FHWA Eligibility Letters for Work Zone Devices

Traffic cones

Bid ItemManufacturerProduct NameHeightQualification DateQualification TypeRemarks
851.1Bone Safety SignsBone Cone36"05/17/2023Full 
851.1Bone Safety SignsBC42DELINEATOR42"05/17/2023Full 
851.1Eastern Metal of Elmira, Inc.TC2-36PO6436"3/19/2025Full 
851.1Eastern Metal of Elmira, Inc.TC2-36POH6436"3/19/2025Full 
851.1JBC SafetyRS90045CT3M6436"04/27/2015Full 
851.1Lakeside Plastics, Inc.3650-1036"Prior to 06/27/2006Full 
851.1Lakeside Plastics, Inc.Divertor42"4/17/2024Full 
851.1OrangeGearOG3610O64B36"6/18/2025Full 
851.1OrangeGearOG3112O64B-NS36"6/18/2025Full 
851.1PowerPak Civil22582 T-Top Delineator42"11/20/2024Full 
851.1PowerPak Civil22581 Loop Top Deleneator42"11/20/2024Full 
851.1PowerPak Civil22569 Rock Road Hi Intensity Cone36"12/18/2024Full 
851.1SAS Safety Corp.7501-36B36"05/17/2016Full 
851.1TEG Safety, Inc.HD PVC Safety Cone36"4/17/2024Full 
851.1Three D Traffic WorksTD7500 Ringtop Slim-Line Channelizer42"03/30/2016Full 
851.1Traffix Devices, Inc.42000 Series Grabber-Cone42"Prior to 06/27/2006Full 
851.1Traffix Devices, Inc.Enviro-Cone36"03/18/2015Full 
851.1UAT SupplyNGCH6HIP42"12/16/2020Full 
851.1UAT SupplyCWxx36-1036"04/20/2017Full 
851.1UAT SupplyCWxx36-1236"04/20/2017Full 
851.1UAT SupplyNG3M36-1036"03/27/2018Full 
851.1UAT SupplyNG3M36-1236"03/27/2018Full 
851.1Work Area Protection Corporation36 PVCS36"Prior to 06/27/2006Full 
851.1X-Pose SafetyOTC36-64-1-x36"10/18/2023Full 

Resources:

FAQs on Channelization Devices

Truck mounted attenuators

Bid ItemManufacturerProduct NameNCHRP 350 or MASHTest LevelFHWA Letter*Qualification DateQualification TypeRemarks
853.403Gregory Industries, Inc.TTMA-200MASHTL-3CC-1528/23/2021Full 
853.403Traffix Devices, Inc.Scorpion II Model CMASHTL-3CC-13203/27/2018Full 
853.403Traffix Devices, Inc.Scorpion II Trailer AttenuatorMASHTL-3CC-13812/09/2019Full 
853.403ValtirSS180MMASHTL-3CC-1597/17/2024FullPreviously Trinity Highway Products
853.403ValtirSMTMASHTL-3CC-1604/17/2024Full 
853.403Verdegro USA LLCBlade TMAMASHTL-3CC-13609/21/2017Full 

*Note this column may not be all-inclusive since some products may have additional FHWA letters for modifications or crash testing under specific conditions.

Resources:

FHWA Acceptance Letters for Barrier Terminal & Crash Cushions

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