Debris fence barriers and their plural purposes

Our debris fence barriers have once again proved their plural purposes. This motorsport system is also being increasingly used on roads.

30 June 2022
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Over 500 meters long rockfall barrier in the Yeso Reservoir, Chile

Cajón del Maipo is one of the most popular attractions in the capital city of Santiago, Chile. It offers beautiful landscapes loved by the many tourists that visit it daily. However, this place is subject to frequent rockfall.

1 June 2022
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Rockfall barrier installation near lake Garda

Strada della Forra is now safely accessible

Thousands of people on foot, by bicycle or by car travel the Tremosine-Tignale provincial road for the splendid views over Lake Garda. Unfortunately, this route is characterized by high rock walls adjacent to the road, affected by fracturing caused by frost and rainwater. 

16 May 2022
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Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn with ROCCO-2000

The track section Andermatt - Göschenen of the Matterhorn Gotthard railway is crossed up to 56 times per day. In the tunnel portal area, below the Teufelswand (Devilswall), the railway infrastructure and passing trains are at high risk of rockfall.

4 May 2022
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Mistake Generators' to Test F1 Driver Skills to the Limit at Miami GP

The Miami International Autodrome will test Formula One driver skills to the limit, as the circuit prepares to host its first-ever Grand Prix this weekend at the Hard Rock NFL stadium. 11’526 meters of Geobrugg Motorsport Debris Fences will protect the track.

4 May 2022
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Expert in geohazard on training site

Expert course on flexible protection structures

From March 29 to April 1, 2022, Geobrugg conducted its second expert course (CONSIS) to impart knowledge about flexible barriers and their function and maintenance.

14 April 2022
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The first ROCCO-1000 barrier stands in France

The first Rocco 1000 barrier was installed in France.

29 March 2022
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Marine Snapback Events

Geobrugg fences have been successfully tested for snapback events.

21 March 2022
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Wider spacing between fence posts: greater safety for drivers, better viewing and increased sustainability for circuits

FIA Approves Advanced Debris Fences for Grade 1 Circuits

New technology enables wider spacing between fence posts to give greater safety for drivers, better viewing for spectators and increased sustainability for circuits.

1 March 2022
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E-Tankstelle Geobrugg Romanshorn

The e-charging stations at Geobrugg are ready for use, they work with the integrated wallboxes from BRUGG eConnect.

26 January 2022
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The practical guide for debris flow and hillslope debris flow protection nets is now available in English

In English: Practical guide for debris flow and hillslope debris flow protection nets

The practical guide for debris flow and hillslope debris flow protection nets is now available in English, published by Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL.

3 December 2021
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