SmartPod® Achieves Key DOT Approvals Across Oregon, Texas, and Maryland

At Hill & Smith, SMART SAFETY FIRST means designing systems that help protect the people inside work zones—and the drivers traveling through them. We’re excited to announce continued momentum for SmartPod®, with new approvals across multiple DOT programs.

Oregon DOT — Approved (effective October 27, 2025)

SmartPod is listed on the Oregon DOT Qualified Products List with an effective date of 10/27/2025 under temporary impact attenuators.

Maryland DOT SHA — Approved (November 3, 2025)

Maryland DOT SHA’s qualified products documentation for crash cushions includes SmartPod with an approval date of 11/03/2025.

Texas DOT — Approved (January 23, 2026)

TxDOT’s Product Evaluation Approved Product List (2026-01) includes SMARTPOD Crash Cushion with an approved date of 01/23/2026.

Why SmartPod supports SMART SAFETY FIRST

SmartPod is engineered to help protect motorists and work zone crews with a design built around reliable, redirective performance and faster recovery after impacts. It is described as non-sacrificial, fully redirective, non-gating, bi-directional, and tested to AASHTO MASH-16 (TL-3).

That matters because work zones don’t just need impact protection—they need solutions that can help:

• Reduce exposure time for crews during installation and post-impact response
• Restore protection quickly after an impact so the site can get back to a fully protected state sooner
• Support agency and contractor objectives for safer mobility through and around work areas

If your team is planning upcoming projects in Oregon, Maryland, or Texas, connect with Hill & Smith to discuss SmartPod applications, configurations, and how it can help you deliver SMART SAFETY FIRST on every shift.