Traffic Barricades & Construction Barricades

Rice Signs manufactures and ships MUTCD-compliant traffic barricades and construction barricades nationwide. Choose from Type I, Type II, and Type III barricades (plastic or metal base), A-frame barricades, pedestrian barricades, water-filled barriers, barricade lights, and reflective barricade sheeting. These channelizing devices block hazardous work zones, divert traffic around road closures, and protect pedestrians at construction sites.

The Type I barricade is an A-frame shaped device with a single horizontal top rail featuring alternating orange and white diagonal reflective striping that slopes downward toward the side of traffic flow, and a lower blank white panel. The structure consists of white metal legs connected by a gray metal cross-brace, with no text or symbols displayed on the reflective panels. The barricade has no border, with the reflective sheeting extending to the edges of the top rail and the lower panel secured with visible corner bolts.Type I Barricades
A product photograph of a Type II A-frame traffic barricade used in temporary traffic control for channelizing traffic in work zones. The barricade features two horizontal rails with orange-and-white diagonal reflective striping mounted on white folding metal legs with a gray cross-brace. Classified under MUTCD Part 6F, this portable device offers enhanced visibility over the single-rail Type I barricade and is suitable for use on both conventional roads and higher-speed roadways.Type II Barricades
A Type III traffic barricade featuring three horizontal orange-and-white diagonally striped reflective rails mounted on two white upright supports with weighted bases, set up on a paved surface with a wooded hillside in the background.Type III Barricades with Plastic Base
A product photograph of a Type III traffic barricade with galvanized steel perforated angle-iron uprights and angled steel base legs, featuring three horizontal rails with orange-and-white diagonal high intensity prismatic reflective sheeting for superior nighttime retroreflectivity. Classified under MUTCD Part 6K, this heavy-duty steel construction provides greater durability and stability compared to plastic-base models, making it ideal for long-term road closures, highway construction, and high-speed roadway applications.Type III Barricades with Metal Base
An A-frame traffic barricade with a single orange-and-white diagonally striped reflective panel mounted at the top, supported by two plastic wooden legs forming an A-shape, placed on a paved road surface near a curb with grass and buildings visible in the background.A-Frame Barricades
This orange plastic TrafFix ADA Wall pedestrian barricade features a solid upper rail, a slatted open middle section with vertical slats for visibility, and a solid lower panel. Interlocking hook-and-loop connectors on each end allow multiple units to be linked together. Two foldable metal support legs with black rubber feet are shown in the stored position. Molded branding reads ADA Wall and Urbanite Wall with Made in USA markings.ADA Wall
An orange plastic water-fillable traffic barrier (water wall) with a rectangular low-profile design, featuring two recessed hand-grip slots on the front face, a fill port on the top, and metal connecting pins on each end for linking multiple units together.Water Barriers
A product photograph displaying three Empco-Lite Model 2006 barricade warning lights in different configurations — a solar-powered LED model, a dual-lens amber and red model, and a battery-powered amber Fresnel model — all mounted on yellow plastic bases. Classified under MUTCD Part 6K, barricade warning lights provide flashing or steady-burn amber illumination to supplement barricades and channelizing devices during nighttime and low-visibility conditions in temporary traffic control zones.Barricade Lights
A product photograph of a 7.75-inch by 100-yard roll of orange-and-white diagonally striped high intensity prismatic reflective barricade sheeting, partially unrolled to display the alternating stripe pattern. This self-adhesive retroreflective material is applied to traffic barricade rails to meet MUTCD Part 6K requirements for alternating orange and white stripes at a 45-degree angle. Available in left or right stripe orientations, the sheeting provides superior nighttime retroreflectivity for work zone barricade visibility.Barricade Sheeting

Types of Barricades — Which Do You Need?

Per the FHWA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD Part 6K), traffic barricades are classified by visibility and intended speed. Use the guide below to choose the right one for your project.

Type I Barricades — Low-speed urban work zones

Single-rail A-frame barricade for residential streets, sidewalks, and short-duration daytime closures. Shop Type I barricades →

Type II Barricades — Medium-speed roadways

Two-rail design with greater visibility for collector roads and longer-duration work zones. Shop Type II barricades →

Type III Barricades — Highway and road closures

Three-rail barricade for road closures, detours, and highway-speed work zones. Available with plastic or galvanized steel bases for permanent vs. portable use. Type III with plastic base | Type III with metal base

Construction Barricades, Water-Filled Barriers & Pedestrian Barricades

For pedestrian channelization and ADA-compliant walkways, see our ADA Wall pedestrian barricades. For vehicle-impact attenuation, water-filled traffic barriers (also called water walls or waterfilled barriers) can be linked end-to-end and filled on site.

Barricade Lights & Reflective Sheeting

Type A, B, and C barricade warning lights (solar-powered and battery-powered) supplement barricades during nighttime and low-visibility conditions.

Barricade Product Comparison — Rice Signs
Type Rails Use case Speed Duration Lowest price
Type I Barricades 1 (single rail) Residential streets, sidewalks, low-speed urban work zones Low-speed Short-duration, daytime closures $73.60
Type II Barricades 2 (two rails) Collector roads, medium-speed roadways Medium-speed Longer-duration work zones $92.00
Type III Barricades with Plastic Base 3 (three rails) Road closures, detours, highway-speed work zones (portable) Highway-speed Portable / temporary use $399.99
Type III Barricades with Metal Base 3 (three rails) Road closures, detours, highway-speed work zones (permanent) Highway-speed Permanent / long-term $499.99
A-Frame Barricades 1 (single panel) General-purpose A-frame channelizing device Low-speed Short-duration $64.25
ADA Wall Pedestrian Barricades N/A (solid wall) Pedestrian channelization, ADA-compliant walkways Pedestrian (non-vehicular) Variable $599.99
Water-Filled Barriers N/A (barrier wall) Vehicle-impact attenuation; linkable end-to-end, filled on site All speeds (physical barrier) Long-term $599.99
Barricade Lights N/A (accessory) Type A/B/C warning lights; supplements barricades at night All speeds Nighttime / low-visibility $34.99
Barricade Sheeting N/A (material) Retroreflective orange/white sheeting applied to barricade rails All speeds Per MUTCD Part 6K requirements $699.99

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Type I, II, and III barricades?

Type I uses one rail, Type II uses two rails, and Type III uses three rails. The number of rails corresponds to increasing visibility and is matched to roadway speed and closure duration.

Are these barricades MUTCD-compliant?

Yes — all Rice Signs barricades meet MUTCD Part 6K requirements for channelizing devices, including orange-and-white 45-degree diagonal stripe pattern and retroreflective sheeting.

What's the difference between a barracade and a traffic barrier?

Barricades are temporary channelizing devices that guide drivers around work zones. Traffic barriers (such as water-filled barriers or concrete barriers) are designed to physically stop or redirect vehicles.

Do you sell barricades for construction sites near me?

Rice Signs ships barricades nationwide from our Auburn, Alabama facility, typically arriving in 3–5 business days. Local pickup is also available.

How do water-filled barriers work?

Water-filled barriers (sometimes called water walls or waterfilled barriers) are hollow plastic units that ship empty and are filled with water on-site for ballast.

Need Help Deciding What to Order?

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