I-485 Construction - New Guard Rails Fail

Photo Credit CFD Station 24 "B" Shift

 

Photo Credit CFD Station 24 "B" Shift

 

Photo Credit CFD Station 24 "B" Shift

Photo Credit CFD Station 24 "B" Shift

 

Photo Credit CFD Station 24 "B" Shift

 

Oddly Mrs. Cedar noted that removing the Jersey Barriers while the road was so uneven was not smart just 15 minutes prior to this accident in which the driver lost control after catching the "lip" of the new asphalt.

Just east of Johnston Road, Exit 61 on the "inner" loop side. According to a former DOT expert the guard rail did its job, protecting other motorists from idiots who lose control.