G8 delegates protected by Bi-Steel traffic barrier system

Delegates at the G8 Summit at Gleneagles in Scotland benefited from the added protection of a high performance Bi-Steel traffic barrier system developed by Corus.  These barriers are increasingly being deployed at events such as this, where the highest levels of security are in operation.

Corus worked closely with the Tayside Police to ensure that the deployment at Gleneagles was carried out efficiently.  According to Inspector Neil Milne of Tayside Police, “The G8 summit is an event that requires the highest levels of security and we have committed ourselves to finding the leading solutions available from the security industry today. The Corus Bi-Steel traffic barrier system used at Gleneagles met all of our vehicle and traffic security requirements.”

The barrier system is a high performance solution specifically developed for security-critical situations. The barriers were designed to remain in position under the impact of a fast moving vehicle, effectively denying it access to a restricted area.  They were used to restrict vehicle access, to slow down and divert oncoming traffic and to withstand explosive attack. The barrier system can be easily deployed in a variety of arrangements and quickly removed when no longer required.  The barriers also look attractive and are typically painted in colours that blend in with the local street furniture.

The barriers were constructed from Bi-Steel, a patented steel/concrete composite produced by Corus that was originally developed to protect high profile buildings such as those on military bases, embassies and other structures that might be targeted by terrorists or other criminals for explosive attacks.  The barrier's steel outer skin will not shatter into dangerous flying projectiles under explosive impact, in the way that concrete barriers can in such situations.