Traffic barricade
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A traffic barricade is a type of barricade
Barricade
Barricade, from the French barrique , is any object or structure that creates a barrier or obstacle to control, block passage or force the flow of traffic in the desired direction...

 fitted with flashing lights and used to block excavations or road construction or other safety-related purposes. Formerly made of wood, now many have metal structural members or are made wholly of plastic or composite.
  • The A-frame barricade or parade barricade resembles a sawhorse
    Sawhorse
    A sawhorse is a beam with four legs used to support a board or plank for sawing. A pair of sawhorses can support a plank, forming a scaffold. In certain circles, it is also known as a mule.The sawhorse may be designed to fold for storage...

    with a brightly painted top rail.
  • The Type I (or II) barricade also known as a waffle-board barricade resembles a sawhorse that can be folded flat. Type I indicates sheeting on top; Type II has sheeting on top and bottom.http://www.trans-supply.com/p-346-type-i-ii-solid-plastic-board-barricades.aspx
  • The Type III barricade has multiple rails supported by two end posts with feet.
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