Strong protective structure in middle of a dual carriageway (5,7)

I believe the answer is:

crash barrier

(Other definitions for crash barrier that I've seen before include "roadside safety feature" , "Safety structure in centre of motorway" , "Strong safety fencing" , "Safety fence" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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