Not every rockfall corridor in New York requires a high-energy flexible barrier. Along I-87 through the Adirondack corridor, the Palisades Interstate Parkway, Route 97 along the Delaware River, and the Niagara Gorge, 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 New York — engineered for the block sizes, fall trajectories, and containment requirements specific to each NYSDOT 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.
Access Limited's Niagara Gorge and historic bridge projects demonstrate proven New York rockfall capability.
Purpose-Built Equipment — Access Limited's crews install catch fences in active rockfall zones along New York highways — working under traffic management plans that minimize lane closures while maintaining full construction safety protocols.
Rockfall Specialists, Not Generalists — Every Access Limited crew is trained specifically for steep slope and rockfall work. This is not a side service — it is the entire company.
Engineered Solutions — Every catch fences installation in New York is designed by engineers for the site-specific conditions — not selected from a generic product catalog.
24/7 Emergency Response — When a rockfall emergency demands immediate catch fences deployment on a New York corridor, Access Limited mobilizes with the specialty equipment and trained crews to respond.
See why NYSDOT, Thruway Authority, Palisades Interstate Park Commission, Metro-North Railroad, and hydropower operators trust Access Limited for catch fences and rockfall mitigation across New York.
Access Limited delivers specialized catch fences across New York's rockfall corridors. Complete the form to request an assessment or call our team directly.
