TAU-M Wide Crash Cushion

Compact power. Wide protection.

Maximum impact performance for today’s most demanding roadside hazards.

Maximize protection without compromising space. The TAU-M Wide™ is the industry’s shortest MASH TL-3 crash cushion designed to shield hazards up to 72 inches wide—without requiring transitions or modifying your hazard structure.

Key Features

MASH Test Level 3 (TL-3) compliant
Freestanding system for fast installation
Energy-absorbing Type B cartridges (7 total)
Standard thrie-beam profile for easy transitions
Low-cost maintenance with partially reusable design
Engineered for hazards up to 72 inches wide
No need to modify hazards or add custom transitions for most applications

Industry-leading compact design.

At just 20 feet 4 inches long, it's the shortest crash cushion available for large hazards—ideal for space-constrained sites.

Designed for wide hazards.

Built to protect hazards up to 72 inches in width.

Redirective, non-gating performance.

Safely absorbs and redirects impacts to protect drivers and roadside assets.

Modular & partially reusable.

Features easily replaceable Type B cartridges and standard thrie-beam panels that simplify maintenance and repair.

Proven system compatibility.

Shares familiar components with the original TAU-M parallel system, allowing for streamlined training and inventory.

Applications

Perfect for shielded hazards in:

Toll plazas
Road medians and gore areas
Bridge piers
Wide utility or lighting structures
Work zones requiring high-performance crash protection

FAQs

Are the energy-absorbing cartridges interchangeable?

What kind of foundation is required?

Can I transition from thrie-beam end treatments?

Ready to protect more, with less?

The TAU-M Wide is the ideal solution for agencies, contractors, and designers looking to safeguard wide hazards with maximum efficiency. Reach out to our team to request pricing, design support, or schedule a demo.

Browse products by safety standard.

At Lindsay, we are dedicated to providing durable, long-lasting products that put road safety first. Easily explore our range of leading crash cushions, end treatments and more by the top global safety standards.

Remote asset monitoring.

Remotely monitor crash cushions from anywhere. Our RoadConnect and ImpactAlert remote roadside asset monitoring solution gives you real-time visibility into your fleet of crash cushions, end treatments, utility poles and other roadside assets.

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