REM to install guardrail on overpass hit by truck
AI Article Summary
Réseau express métropolitain (REM) officials are set to install a guardrail on the Marcel-Laurin overpass after it was struck by a 53-foot truck. The incident caused a partial service disruption for two hours near Montreal's Bois-Franc station. The guardrail, designed to protect the structure from oversized vehicles, will be put in place this winter. This action is in response to recurring incidents where similar overpasses have been hit multiple times by trucks.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
This project shows how vital it is to integrate protective measures into infrastructure design to prevent accidents and service disruptions. For Canadian builders, this means considering the incorporation of preventative structures, which may affect project timelines and budget allocations. Ensuring adequate protection against vehicle impacts can also enhance public safety and computational planning.
