K-Rails, Also Known as Jersey Barriers, Feature Angled Bottoms and Parabolic Shapes
By Zach Armstrong
After recent rain storms resulted in several landslides on Will Rogers State Park Road, several yards of K-rail has been fixed along the street to stabilize the adjacent hills.
According to Councilwoman Traci Park’s newsletter, her team worked with StreetsLA and the Bureau of Engineering in the effort which she says will also enable resident access.
K-rails, also known as Jersey barriers, feature angled bottoms and parabolic shapes. The materials will help keep soil, some vegetation and timber debris from potentially encroaching further onto the roadway, according to L.A. Public Works representative Paul Gomez.
Approximately 150 feet of the K-rail has been placed on the shoulder of the street near the intersection of Will Rogers State Park Road and Sunset Boulevard. It is unknown how long until they are removed.
“The roadway is owned by the City of Los Angeles while the slope is owned by the State of California.” said Gomez in an email. “After the risk of debris migrating from the slope onto the roadway is mitigated, the K-rail will likely no longer be needed.”
No damage or injuries have been reported from the landslides, according to Gomez.
