Implementation of New Barrier Transitions; Terminals and Sign Support

TCP number
000-0214
Notice type
Standard
Applies to
MTOD - Ministry of Transportation Drawing
Posted by
Highway Design Office
Notice stage
Proposal
Proposal posted
Comment period
July 21, 2026 - August 19, 2026 (28 days) Open
Last updated

This consultation closes at 11:59 p.m. on:
August 19, 2026

Proposal summary

This is is to introduce several new MASH-compliant roadside safety systems and updates existing Ontario 
Provincial Standard Drawings (OPSDs) through the introduction of new MTO Drawings (MTODs) to improve 
safety performance and ensure consistency with current MTO standards. • Introduction of two new Ram 
Shield Systems and two EZY GUARD SBGR systems. • Introduction of a MASH Steel Beam Guardrail Type 
M installed on base plated or embedded underground slab foundations. • Provision of additional MTO 
drawing (MTOD) to facilitate transitions from roadside concrete barriers to vertical concrete parapets. • 
Replacement of OPSD 984.101 with a MASH tested, post mounted delineator installation. • Introduction of a 
MASH TL 3 SMARTPOD crash cushion. • Replacement of OPSD 989.110 and OPSD 989.210 with MASH 
compliant SQR LOC steel square post systems. • Introduction of a MASH TL 2 pedestrian handrail support 
system. 
 

Proposal details

The introduction of several MASH-compliant roadside safety systems and the updating of Ontario Provincial 
Standard Drawings (OPSDs) to new MTO Drawings (MTODs) to enhance safety performance and ensure 
consistency with current standards.
Key elements include the implementation of new barrier systems such as Ram Shield, EZY GUARD Steel 
Beam Guardrail (SBGR), and Steel Beam Guardrail Type M for base-plated and embedded foundation 
applications. Existing OPSDs are updated through the replacement of legacy delineator and sign support 
systems with MASH-compliant alternatives, including post-mounted delineators and SQR-LOC steel square 
post systems. Additional MTODs are provided to standardize transitions between concrete barriers and 
parapets.
A pedestrian handrail support system is also included to enhance safety for vulnerable road users.

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