The strongest, safest, and most trusted portable barricade for work zones, events, and emergency scenes.
Built for Real-World Safety Challenges
What if one barricade could do the work of many—and make your scene safer in under 10 seconds?
The Flex-Safe® 84-Inch Yellow Folding Barricade gives police officers, event managers, firefighters, safety coordinators, and construction teams a fast, smarter way to control crowds and protect people.
Benefit: You get a barricade that deploys instantly, stays stable under pressure, and works in every environment—from busy city streets to quiet campus walkways.
Today’s work zones and public spaces move fast. Every minute matters. You need gear that sets up quickly, lasts long, and performs without fail. That’s why the Flex-Safe® barricade is used nationwide by public safety, emergency responders, and facility teams that can’t afford downtime.
Strong, Visible, and Built to Last
The 84-inch yellow barricade is crafted from durable, high-impact materials designed for heavy outdoor use. Its safety-yellow color makes it easy to spot in low light, bright sun, or flashing emergency lighting.
Even better—its FHWA-approved structural design and MUTCD compliance ensure it meets national safety and temporary traffic control standards. That means it’s trusted for roadway work, lane closures, emergency scenes, pedestrian safety, and event crowd control.
Whether you’re managing a crash site, directing foot traffic, or securing a work zone, the Flex-Safe® barricade stays stable and reliable.
Fast Deployment When Seconds Matter
A single person can set up the barricade in seconds. It unfolds smoothly and locks into position without tools.
When the scene changes, it folds flat and stacks easily. This saves space in patrol cars, work trucks, event trailers, and supply rooms.
You can connect multiple barricades to create a longer, stronger barrier—ideal for crowd control, restricted zones, emergency perimeters, and roadway guidance.
Tool-Free Sign Mounting
Add signs in seconds. The Flex-Safe® sign panels attach using hook-and-loop strips, giving your team flexibility to change messages fast.
Use it with “Lane Closed,” “Detour,” “No Pedestrian,” “Event Entrance,” or any of your Flex-Safe® compatible signs.
No hardware, no loose parts, no wasted time.
Solving Common Safety Problems
This barricade is engineered to fix issues safety teams deal with every day:
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Hard to see equipment? The bright yellow frame demands attention.
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Slow to deploy barricades? Flex-Safe® unfolds instantly.
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Bulky, heavy steel barricades? Ours is lighter but just as tough.
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Signs require tools? Flex-Safe® uses hook-and-loop strips.
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Barriers that shift or blow over? Flex-Safe® connects to create a stronger, more stable line.
Competitive Comparison
Flex-Safe®:
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FHWA-approved structural design
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MUTCD-compliant
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Foldable, portable, and lightweight
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Tool-free sign mounting
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Connects easily to extend barriers
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Durable high-impact frame
Others:
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Heavy metal frames prone to rust
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Slow setup with bolts and hardware
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Limited visibility in low-light conditions
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Cannot connect securely
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Often not compliant with national standards
Flex-Safe® outperforms competitors in durability, flexibility, and safety compliance—making it the preferred choice for agencies, municipalities, contractors, and event teams.
FS-BN1 Folding Barricade — Technical Specifications & Related Features
| Color | Hi-Vis Yellow |
| Material | Powder Coated Steel Leg, Vinyl Coated Mesh, Reflective stripes |
| Reflective Area | 240 sq. in |
| Weight: | 12 lbs. |
| Open Length | 84“ / 60“ |
| Open Base Width | 36” |
| Open Height: | 37” |
| Stored Size: | 8” x 6” 48: |
| Country of Manufacture |
USA
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| Compliance | NCHRP-350 DOT-approved structural design |
How the FS-BN1 Folding Barricade Aligns with MUTCD Standards
MUTCD (2023) Section 6K.01 Channelizing Devices
MUTCD (2023) Section 6K.07 Type 1, 2, or 3 Barricades
| Support- (Definition) | A barricade is a portable or fixed device having from one to three rails with appropriate markings and is used to control road users by closing, restricting, or delineating all or a portion of the right-of-way. | |
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| Standard (6K.01) | All channelizing devices shall be crashworthy | The structural design of Flex-Safe Barricade has been tested for Crashworthiness and approved. |
| Guidance | Barricades are classified as Type 1, Type 2, or Type 3 | The Flex-Safe Barricades can be classified as a Type 1 Barricade. |
| Standard | Stripes on barricade rails shall be alternating orange and white retroreflective stripes sloping downward at an angle of 45 degrees in the direction road users are to pass. The stripes shall be 6 inches wide | White stripes are sloping downward at a 45-degree angle, and are all 6 inches wide. |
| Option | When rail lengths are less than 36 inches, 4-inch wide stripes may be used. | Flex-Safe reflective stripes are 6 inches wide. |
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The minimum length for Type 1 and Type 2 Barricades shall be 24 inches, and the minimum length for Type 3 Barricades shall be 48 inches.
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The length of the FS-BN1 Barricade is 84 inches.
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Each barricade rail shall be 8 to 12 inches wide.
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The barricade rail is 8 inches wide.
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| Barricades used on freeways, expressways, and other high-speed roadways shall have a minimum of 270 square inches of retroreflective area facing road users. | There are 240 square inches of retroreflective area facing road users | |
| Option | For Type 1 Barricades, the support may include other unstriped horizontal rails necessary to provide stability | Additional support is not needed. |
| Option | Sandbags may be placed on the lower parts of the frame or the stays of barricades to provide the required ballast | Custom saddle bag-style sandbags are available. |
| Option | Barricades may be used alone or in groups to mark a specific condition or they may be used in a series for channelizing road users. Type 1 Barricades may be used on conventional roads or urban streets. | Flex-Safe Barricades can be used on conventional roads and urban streets. |
| Standard | A sign shall be installed with the appropriate legend concerning permissible use by local road users | Signs are available. |
| Option | Signs may be installed on barricades | Signs can be attached to the Flex-Safe barricades. |
| Standard (6K.08) | The Direction Indicator Barricade shall consist of a One-Direction Large Arrow sign mounted above a diagonal striped, horizontally-aligned, retroreflective rail. | Directional arrow signs can be attached to the bottom of the rail. |
FAQ’s – Flex-Safe® 84-Inch Yellow Folding Barricade
Is this barricade MUTCD-compliant and FHWA-approved?
Yes. The 84-inch Flex-Safe® barricade meets MUTCD temporary traffic control guidelines, and the structural design is approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Can multiple barricades be connected together?
Yes. Flex-Safe® barricades are designed to link together to create extended, secure barriers for events, road work, pedestrian control, and emergency scenes.
This Flex-Safe Product is proudly Made in the United States of America using parts and services from U.S.-based Small and Mid-sized Businesses(SMB’s).











