The Bull Barrier is a steel road barrier engineered for temporary roadworks where the workforce operates near live traffic. Constructed from sheet carbon steel and steel tubes, it is crash tested to EN1317 T2 W6 T2 at 50mph when used with a strengthening bar, exceeding European and international safety standards. Its patent-pending linking hinge absorbs impact energy across the entire barricade, allowing a lighter profile without compromising protection.
Two people install the Bull Barrier without permanent fixings or heavy machinery. The secure linking system creates continuous barrier lines, while specially designed corner barrels allow safe curved and angled configurations. For sites requiring full perimeter security, the Bull Barrier combines with Square Top Or Round Top Temporary Fence Panels to add height and restrict access.
The Bull Barrier is painted in retro-reflective red and white to maximise visibility and reduce collision risk. Whether you are managing a Major Highway Scheme or protecting a compact urban worksite, the Bull Barrier delivers a crash barrier solution for the UK that scales to the demands of your project.
Key Features and Benefits
EN1317 T2 W6 T2 crash tested: Independently verified at 50mph with strengthening bar, providing a robust specification reference for procurement and site safety documentation
Patent-pending linking hinge: Distributes impact energy across the full barricade, enabling a lighter and less bulky design without reducing containment performance
2-person installation: No permanent fixings required, reducing labour requirements and enabling fast deployment on time-pressured schemes
Corner barrel design: Purpose-built barrels allow safe corner configurations for curved or angled site layouts
Retro-reflective finish: Red and white paint finish maximises driver awareness and reduces approach collision risk in low-visibility conditions
Compatible with fence panels: Combines with square top and round top anti-climb fence panels to extend height and define secure construction zones
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What speed is the Bull Barrier crash tested to?
A. The Bull Barrier is crash tested to EN1317 T2 W6 T2 at 50mph when used with the strengthening bar. The EN1317 classification defines the containment level (T2), the working width class (W6), and the acceleration severity index (T2). For procurement specifications and method statements, this gives a verified performance reference that demonstrates compliance with European and international safety standards for temporary road barriers near live traffic.
Q. How is the Bull Barrier installed and does it require machinery?
A. The Bull Barrier is installed by two people with no permanent fixings and no requirement for crane lifting or heavy plant. The secure linking system locks barriers together quickly to form continuous protection lines. Corner barrels are available for curved or angled layouts, allowing the system to follow the contour of the road or worksite boundary without specialist equipment or modifications.
Q. Can the Bull Barrier be used with anti-climb fence panels?
A. Yes. The Bull Barrier is fully compatible with both square top and round top temporary fence panels. Adding fence panels increases the overall height of the barrier system and creates a secure, anti-climb perimeter suitable for protecting workforce zones adjacent to live traffic. This combination is commonly used on highway schemes, urban roadworks, and construction sites where Pedestrian Segregation and site security are both required.
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