Highway Post and Rail Fencing

Highway Post & Rail Fencing

Highway post and rail fencing, often referred to as Highways Specification fencing or motorway rails, is the definitive choice for demanding roadside environments. Engineered for strength, this system combines substantial vertical posts with heavy-duty horizontal rails to create a formidable physical barrier that stands the test of time.

Why Choose Highways Specification?

• Uncompromising Durability: Made from heavy-duty incised timber, this timber post and rail fencing is designed to resist decay and withstand harsh roadside pollutants, offering a long service life where reliability is paramount.
• Clear Demarcation: The open post and rail fence design ensures essential driver visibility while providing a secure border between public highways, private land, and livestock.
• Versatile Application: While primarily used as motorway rail fencing, its robust nature makes it an excellent upgrade for commercial properties or agricultural sites requiring a boundary tougher than a standard post and rail fence.
• Adaptable Installation: Whether you are working on long straight runs, undulating terrain, or curved road edges, this Highway rail system adapts easily to ground conditions using either driven or dig-in posts.

Available in 3 or 4-rail configurations, Highway Post and Rail offers a cost-effective, natural, and easily repairable alternative to steel or concrete, blending professional compliance with rural aesthetics.

Available From First Fence

Use our handy calculator tool to find out exactly what you need for your project. Simply enter your meterage, select a three or four-rail system, then add your posts!

All items from the calculator are also available to purchase as individual items, including:

1.8m 150 x 75 HCD - Incised: The standard choice for setting in concrete to achieve a 1.2m fence height.

1.8m 150 x 75 Pointed HCD - Incised: Features a pointed tip to speed up installation times via machine driving.

2.1m 150 x 75 HCD - Incised: Provides the necessary length for constructing taller, 1.5m high boundaries.

2.1m 150 x 75 Pointed HCD - Incised: Driven deep into the ground to ensure superior stability for taller fences.

3.6m 88 x 38 HCD (Rail): Spans longer distances to minimise joints and create a seamless visual finish.

The timber posts and rail have a 30-year desired service life as per BS 8417 - Incised For Ground Contact. The posts can be installed into the ground with ST2 concrete or rammed backfill.

Key Applications of Highway Rail Fencing

Our Highway rail timber systems are versatile enough to handle more than just the hard shoulder. Common applications include:

• Roadside Boundaries: Used as a high-performance Highway rail to separate high-speed traffic from surrounding land.
• Agricultural & Livestock: A robust timber post and rail fence solution for containing cattle or horses in large estates and farms.
• Commercial Perimeters: Ideal for business parks or industrial sites that require a professional, natural-looking boundary that is stronger than domestic fencing.
• Public Rights of Way: Providing clear, safe borders for footpaths and bridleways running adjacent to roads.
• Embankments & Slopes: The modular nature of highway post and rail makes it perfect for following the natural contours of hilly or uneven terrain.

Explore Other Products

Beyond our highway range, we offer a variety of timber solutions, including standard post and rail for gardens and paddocks, and low-level timber knee rails for car parks. We also stock traditional timber panels for instant privacy and specialised acoustic fencing to reduce noise from busy motorway and railway sections.

Contact Us

If you would like assistance picking the perfect highway specification post and rail for you, then please contact our friendly sales team on 01283 512111 or email sales@firstfence.co.uk. Alternatively, we are available via live chat.