Zoneguard® Listed on Florida’s APL to Support Safer Work Zones

Hill & Smith is excited to share Florida momentum for SMART SAFETY FIRST: ZoneGuard is listed in Florida DOT’s PATH system as an Approved Products List (APL) item (ZoneGuard, APL #102-040-002).

Work zones demand positive protection—solutions that help separate live traffic from workers, equipment, and the traveling public. Zoneguard® was created to help agencies and contractors deliver that protection with a temporary steel barrier system designed around performance and jobsite practicality.

Safety-first performance for crews and motorists

Zoneguard is positioned as a temporary steel barrier solution that provides superior protection and is a cost-effective alternative to concrete barrier. Florida’s PATH resource documentation for ZoneGuard references eligibility tied to recognized crash-testing frameworks (including references to NCHRP 350 and MASH TL-3 in the vendor drawing notes).

Practical advantages that help keep projects moving

Alongside safety performance, Zoneguard’s lightweight configuration is designed to improve logistics—Hill & Smith notes the ability to haul ~750 LF per truck and install up to 1,500 LF per hour, depending on job conditions.

What this means for Florida work zones

With ZoneGuard listed on Florida’s APL via PATH, project teams have clearer access to a steel barrier option that supports SMART SAFETY FIRST—helping protect roadside workers, motorists, and work zone operations.

If you’re planning upcoming Florida work, reach out to Hill & Smith to discuss Zoneguard applications, configurations, and how it can support your traffic control and protection goals.