Barricade, is any object or structure that creates a barrier or obstacle to control, block passage or force the flow of traffic in the desired direction.

Barricades also include temporary traffic barricades designed with the goal of dissuading passage into a protected or hazardous area or large slabs of cement whose goal is to prevent forcible passage by a vehicle. Stripes on barricades and panel devices slope downward in the direction traffic must travel.

Today barricades are commonly used for crowd control applications at large gathering such as public events or during busy shopping times. There are many types of barricades available, which are designed to fit the environment and use cases the user decides on.