TORTOISE GUARDS
Tortoise guards and L type foundations
Doherty Welding builds tortoise guards to meet or exceed the Department of Transportation, Federal Highway, BLM (Bureau of Land Management), and Forest Service standards. Start the quote process below or give us a call today.
100% NEW STEEL
Doherty Welding builds an 'L' Type Foundation, which comes in 8', 10', 12', 14', or 16' increments. The steel tortoise guard grates can be any size and built to any specifications. Our tortoise guards are used and recommended by State and Federal agencies. These tortoise guards can be found in Nevada.
EASY BOLT TOGETHER SYSTEM
Tortoise guards are the best solution for helping migrating tortoises by allowing them safe passage where vehicles travel. Our tortoise guards are made from 100% new steel. We fabricate steel tortoise guard grids, as well as precast concrete foundations. Our tortoise guards are built to meet or exceed the Department of Transportation, Federal Highway, BLM (Bureau of Land Management), and Forest Service standards.
Building roads to save Yosemite toads
Click the article title above to read about the toad guards and the great things happening for the Yosemite toads.
Yosemite toads collected along State Route 108 during the maintenance project. Credit: Kris Bason/Caltrans
Caltrans installing the modified cattle guard undercrossing for Yosemite toads along State Route 108 in Mono County. Credit: Kris Bason/Caltrans
Dunnage
Make sure when unloading and storing before installation that you dunnage is used at all times.
Lifting and setting eyes.
3/4” bolts inserted into the lifting eyes work for moving the “L” forms. Use extreme caution.