Not every rockfall corridor in California requires a high-energy flexible barrier. Along Highway 1 along Big Sur, PCH through Malibu, I-5 through the Grapevine, and SR-1 near Laguna Beach, many slopes produce moderate rockfall — small to medium blocks that roll, slide, or bounce into highway ditches. Catch fences intercept this material at the ditch line or on benches cut into the slope, preventing it from reaching the roadway.
Access Limited installs catch fence systems across California — engineered for the block sizes, fall trajectories, and containment requirements specific to each Caltrans corridor.
Ditch-line catch fences are installed along the inside edge of the highway ditch — the last line of defense before rockfall enters the travel lanes. These systems are sized to contain the rockfall volume and energy anticipated from the upslope source.
Bench-mounted fences are installed on intermediate benches cut into the slope — intercepting rockfall partway down the face before it can build energy on the lower slope.
Temporary catch fences provide immediate rockfall protection during construction, emergency response, or interim periods while permanent systems are designed and installed.
With an office in Oceano, Access Limited maintains permanent California-based crews ready for rapid deployment.
See why Caltrans, county public works departments, rail operators, utility providers, and federal land agencies trust Access Limited for catch fences and rockfall mitigation across California.
Access Limited delivers specialized catch fences across California's rockfall corridors. Complete the form to request an assessment or call our team directly.
