ways where barrier repair is difficult to accomplish without interfering with road users. For this reason, rigid concrete barriers (e.g. F-type profile), are often preferred at such locations, particularly in median applications.
A further consideration in collision maintenance for post and rail systems is the ability of the rail element and possibly the posts to be re-used after a hit. Savings may be possible if the rail can be straightened. In some cases, of course, the rail will be damaged be