Construction Barricades Explained: Type I, II & III, Water-Filled, and When to Use Each
Cones and delineators handle most day-to-day channelizing, but when you need to actually close a lane, block a hazard, or shut down a road, you need a barricade. The problem is that “barricade” covers everything from a lightweight folding rail to a 1,000-pound water-filled barrier, and picking the wrong one can mean a failed inspection, a citation, or a device that blows over the first windy afternoon.
This guide breaks down the barricade types you’ll actually choose between: Type I, II, and III under the MUTCD, plus water-filled, plastic, and steel barricades. We’ll cover what