reunasuojat
Reunasuojat are protective barriers installed along road shoulders, medians, bridges and other roadside areas to prevent vehicles from leaving the carriageway and to absorb crash energy. They are a key element of roadside safety, reducing the severity of run-off crashes and, in some cases, redirecting vehicles back onto the roadway.
Common types include steel guardrails (teräsreunasuojat), which use modular posts and steel beam sections to deform
Design and installation follow national road safety standards and guidelines. Selection of type, spacing and post
Maintenance involves regular inspection, repair or replacement of damaged sections, post corrosion protection, and ensuring correct
Reunasuojat are most common on highways and rural roads but are also found around rail facilities and