This truck escape ramp is located on US-44 in Avon, a corridor known for its sustained downhill approach into the valley. The grade has historically caused brake-overheating issues for heavy vehicles descending toward town. The escape ramp provides an emergency arresting area for trucks that lose braking capability on the descent. The installation uses a net-based arrestor configuration designed to operate within the limited roadway footprint and steep approach geometry found on this segment of US-44.
