EasyStreet Systems Secures ALDOT Approval for Safer, Cost-Effective Smart Poles in Highway Right-of-Ways
Most Departments of Transportation (DOTs) require poles installed in clear zones to have a "break-away" mechanism to enhance passenger safety in the event of a collision. Traditional break-away poles rely on flange-mounted bases secured by shear-pin break-away bolts, which impose a 1,000 lb. vertical weight limit. As a 20-foot steel pole itself can weigh 750-800 lbs., this restriction significantly limits pole size and the amount of equipment that can be attached.
EasyStreet's direct-bury composite poles offer a breakthrough alternative. Through extensive testing, including third-party validation, the company has demonstrated that its poles exhibit a safe buckling failure mode when subjected to impact forces, mimicking the energy-absorbing characteristics of traditional break-away systems. This approval allows carriers and contractors to install direct-bury composite poles in DOT clear zones, delivering cost savings, simplified installation, and expanded equipment-carrying capacity.
"This approval is a game-changer for infrastructure development in highway DOT clear zones," said Peter Chase, CEO of EasyStreet Systems. "Our direct-bury composite poles provide an innovative and cost-effective solution that enhances safety while reducing installation complexity and expense. This decision paves the way for broader adoption across other DOTs nationwide."
Initial installations under this new classification are set to begin in April, with a Southeast-based neutral host provider deploying EasyStreet poles to support small cell network expansion. These deployments were made possible through collaboration with regional engineering teams and permitting experts to validate the safety and performance of the direct-bury design.
"EasyStreet's direct-bury composite poles are saving us $8,000 to $10,000 per site by eliminating the need for heavy equipment and costly foundation work," said Darryl Forster, Regional Manager - Permitting & Utilities for a major U.S. network infrastructure provider. "This approval allows us to streamline deployment, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency in expanding our network infrastructure. Our work with local engineering and deployment teams demonstrates how this solution can benefit DOTs nationwide by providing a safer, more cost-effective alternative for clear zone installations."
With this approval, EasyStreet Systems continues to lead the industry in developing smart, sustainable infrastructure solutions that support the evolving needs of telecom providers, municipalities, and DOTs across the country.
For more information on EasyStreet Systems and its innovative composite pole solutions, visit www.easystreetsystems.com.
For more information on EasyStreet Systems' solutions for transportation infrastructure, visit https://easystreetsystems.com/transportation.
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250403194765/en/
Contacts
Media Contact: Jason HigginsonMarketingEasyStreet SystemsEmail: marketing@easystreetsystems.com
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Epoch Times
an hour ago
- Epoch Times
CommBank Teams Up with OpenAI to Roll Out Advanced AI Tools
AD The multi-year partnership will focus on AI-driven fraud prevention, customer experience, and workforce upskilling. The OpenAI logo appears on a mobile phone in front of a computer screen with random binary data in Boston on March 9, 2023. Michael Dwyer/AP Photo 8/14/2025 | Updated: 8/14/2025 Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank) has entered a multi-year partnership with U.S.-based artificial intelligence leader OpenAI, becoming its strategic banking partner in Australia. The collaboration will focus on using advanced AI solutions to improve scam and fraud detection and deliver more personalised customer services. Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected]. Author's Selected Articles
Business Journals
5 hours ago
- Business Journals
Five things you need to know today, and your personal favorites
Happy Wednesday, Cincinnati! Here are five business news stories you need to know to get your day underway. 1) CVG hires construction firm for $6M project Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport has hired Hebron-based Harper Co. to reconstruct one of its major taxiways. The project will cost nearly $6 million and will include pavement reconstruction and electrical system upgrades. Harper was the only company that bid on the work, Chris Wetterich reports. The airport expects the project to wrap up by the end of the year. GET TO KNOW YOUR CITY Find Local Events Near You Connect with a community of local professionals. Explore All Events 2) First Financial acquiring out-of-state bank to triple branches there First Financial will acquire BankFinancial for $148 million, which will triple its Chicago branches to 26 total. Steve Watkins reports the deal will add $1.4 billion in assets to First Financial, which has $18.6 billion in assets and 128 banking centers in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois. Prior to the acquisition, First Financial had seven branches in the Chicago area but has been interested in expanding in the market for years. 3) Historic former restaurant, beer garden to be redeveloped Corryville Community Development Corp. plans to purchase the historic Mecklenburg Gardens building with $1.2 million in tax increment financing funds. The restaurant and beer garden closed in 2023 after 158 years. It has since sat vacant and deteriorating, Brian Planalp reports. Cincinnati City Council will have to approve the use of TIF funds. Upon approval, the Corryville CDC plans to bring an operating restaurant and brewery back to the space after renovations. Do you like Five Things? Make sure to subscribe to our Morning Edition emails so you have it in your inbox each day. 4) Health system to offshore administrative jobs Bon Secours Mercy Health is planning to build a support center in the Philippines, expanding its existing presence in the country, but cutting jobs in the U.S. as a part of a new global strategy. The offshored roles will include human resources, finance, supply chain and other administrative functions. The number of jobs impacted is unclear, according to the health system's chief administrative officer, who said it will be a small percentage of its domestic workforce. Mercy Health hopes the move will maximize operational efficiencies. 5) Growth fund with Cincinnati ties raises $238M O.H.I.O Fund raised $238 million while making 19 investments across the state, two in Greater Cincinnati companies, Watkins reports. Headed by Mike Venerable and Jill Meyer, the fund raised money from more than 106 investors including high-net-worth individuals, institutions and family offices of wealthy individuals, financial institutions, foundations and other corporations. This day in history 1942: The Manhattan Project commences, marking the start of the large-scale effort to develop an atomic bomb. What I'm reading "The Uptown Local" by Cory Leadbeater What I'm listening to Chappell Roan's new single "The Subway" "August" by Flipturn What I'm watching "The Summer I Turned Pretty" on Amazon Prime Video I've also been watching a lot of movies, including newer releases like "Jurassic World: Rebirth," "Freakier Friday," "Happy Gilmore 2," "Final Destination Bloodlines," "Sinners," the live action "Lilo & Stitch" and "Nonnas." I saw most in theaters with only two Netflix exceptions. My AMC Stubs A-List has been put to good use over the last few months. Your favorite of all time For the past year, I've felt like I was in the worst music drought ever. I find myself recycling the same playlists, same albums, same artists over and over again. I think I know the words to every song I have ever heard at this point. We've had a few music conversations in the Courier newsroom, notably around the time when "A Complete Unknown," the Bob Dylan biopic came out and a few editors and reporters declared their dislike for Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and other similar artists. I won't name names to save my colleagues the grief. I'd say I consume more music than the average listener. I listen to everything. From pop, rock, indie and rap to country, metal, folk, jazz and every sub-genre in between. Looking at my most recent Spotify plays, artists include Lorde, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, St. Vincent, Norah Jones, Mac DeMarco, Doechii, Modern Baseball, Taylor Swift, Turnstile, Steely Dan and Third Eye Blind. While all of these artists are fabulous, I need new stuff. So my question to you, Business Courier readers, is what is your favorite album of all time? Or, is there an artist or song you have on repeat right now? I'm open to any and all genres from any decade. Email me at lschwartz@
San Francisco Chronicle
5 hours ago
- San Francisco Chronicle
Drive Shack: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Drive Shack Inc. (DSHK) on Thursday reported a loss of $7.9 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Stamford, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of 5 cents. The real estate investment trust posted revenue of $93.2 million in the period. _____
