Plastic Traffic Barriers

Plastic vs Concrete

Use plastic over concrete when: - Setup speed matters — plastic deploys in 30 minutes vs concrete 2–3 hours (no crane) - Visibility matters — bright orange/yellow outperforms grey concrete - Short duration (under 30 days) - Mid-impact resistance is sufficient

For long-term highway median, hostile vehicle mitigation, or K-rated requirements, concrete is the right choice.

How Filling Works

• •Fill time per unit: 30–60 seconds via standard water hose
• •Fill volume: 110–180 gallons depending on size
• •Total fill weight per unit: 1,000–1,500 lb

Many events arrange water-truck delivery for rapid fill. Cost: $200–$400 per truck for 24–40 barrier fill.

Color Coding

For festivals, color-coded plastic barriers double as wayfinding: - Orange — general perimeter - Yellow — staff-only zones - Green — first aid, safety zones - Blue — accessibility - Red — emergency vehicle access only

Quantity Planning

• •6 ft barrier = 6 ft of perimeter. Add 2 for corners.
• •Festival entrance funnel (40 ft): 8 barriers
• •Parade route (1 km, both sides): 330 barriers
• •Construction lane closure (200 ft): 36 barriers + signage
• •VIP perimeter (50×50 ft): 36 barriers

Why CrowdControl.ca

Our network includes plastic barrier rental specialists across all Canadian metros, with same-day or next-day delivery for events under 100 barriers. Get a free quote.

Related on CrowdControl.ca

- K9 security — explosive-detection and patrol dog teams - Executive protection — close protection for VIPs and high-profile attendees - Crowd management services — staffed crowd control across major Canadian metros