Valtir, Omnisight announce partnership to protect roadway workers

Addison, Texas-based Valtir, LLC, and Charleston, South Carolina-based Omnisight, recently announced an exclusive strategic alliance to protect roadway workers through smarter, more proactive technology.

Through this strategic alliance, Valtir will serve as the exclusive North American provider of Omnisight’s FusionBLADE platform for all Trailer and Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA) applications, bringing together Valtir's roadway safety experience with Omnisight's AI-powered sensor fusion technology to elevate work zone protection across the industry.

Together, the strategic alliance aims to establish a new benchmark for TMA-based work zone safety systems that combines physical protection with real-time intelligence.

FusionBLADE adds AI-powered early collision warning

For over 50 years, Valtir has provided roadway safety products, including TMAs, crash cushions, guardrail systems, barriers, and other critical roadside safety hardware. TMAs serve as the last line of defense, absorbing impact and protecting crews when errant vehicles enter a work zone.

Omnisight's FusionBLADE technology adds a new layer of protection by helping crews identify potential threats before they reach the attenuator.

Mounted directly onto a TMA, FusionBLADE continuously monitors approaching traffic using AI-enabled HD video and HD3D radar analytics. The system evaluates vehicle speed, trajectory, lane position, and potential collision risk in real time, providing critical awareness when seconds matter most.

The result is a unified system that transforms a proven physical safety platform into an intelligent work zone safety system capable of helping crews recognize risk before impact occurs.

"Our exclusive strategic alliance with Omnisight is a defining moment for work zone safety and for Valtir's role in shaping it. FusionBLADE transforms any TMA platform from a last line of defense into an active early warning system, giving roadside crews the awareness they need to potentially avoid an impact altogether. Valtir has always been the trusted name in TMA innovation, and as the exclusive North American provider of FusionBLADE for TMA applications, we are proud to bring this technology to the entire industry, not just our own product line."

—Cecil Brown, Valtir VP of EAS & Steel Barrier Sales

Easy to deploy on existing equipment

FusionBLADE was designed specifically for the realities of live work zone operations.

The system processes data directly on the vehicle using edge computing technology, eliminating the need for off-site processing and enabling actionable alerts in less than 100 milliseconds.

Because FusionBLADE mounts directly onto existing TMA platforms, agencies and contractors can deploy the technology without modifying their attenuators or significantly changing field operations.

FusionBLADE also automatically records and logs near-miss events, providing safety managers with valuable operational insights and documentation without creating additional workload for field personnel.

The system combines multiple safety functions into a single platform:

• AI-enabled HD video analytics
• HD3D radar detection and tracking
• Speed monitoring
• Intrusion and collision-risk detection
• Automated video event capture
• Near-miss reporting and safety analytics

Rather than relying on separate cameras, DVRs, speed detection systems, and event recording equipment, agencies and contractors can deploy a single integrated system purpose-built for work zone safety.

"This strategic alliance is about raising the standard for work zone safety. Valtir has built a reputation as a leading provider dedicated to protecting roadway workers and motorists, and we are proud to collaborate with a company that shares our values and commitment to innovation. Together, we're bringing advanced detection, real-time awareness, and actionable intelligence to work zones, helping transportation agencies move from reactive safety measures to proactive protection."

—Chris McGarty, Omnisight CEO

Work zone fatalities and serious injuries remain among the transportation industry's most persistent challenges. Traditional safety measures play an essential role in mitigating consequences when incidents occur, but they often provide little warning before a vehicle enters the work zone.

Valtir and Omnisight said their strategic alliance is built around changing that reality. Both companies view this partnership as a natural extension of their commitment to advancing transportation safety through practical, deployable innovation.