crash barrier

• Barrera resistente, generalmente de metal u hormigón, instalada a lo largo del borde de una carretera o entre los carriles de circulación para impedir que los vehículos se salgan de la vía o crucen al carril contrario.

A strong metal or concrete barrier placed along the edge of a road or between lanes to prevent vehicles from leaving the road or crossing into oncoming traffic.

1. Road safety barrierB2formal

   A strong barrier placed along roads or highways to prevent vehicles from leaving the road or crossing into oncoming traffic.

   Barrera de seguridad vial

   • The car hit the crash barrier and came to a stop.
   • New crash barriers were installed on the dangerous curve.
   • The crash barrier prevented the truck from falling off the bridge.