The Dragnet Tower System is used for High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane applications, entrance and exit closures, or any other application where a road or lane closure is required. The system is comprised of a steel structure that encloses a mechanical drive, which raises and lowers a net as required. It can be equipped with either lightweight energy absorbers or both lightweight and heavyweight absorbers. The system comes standard with local electronic controls to operate the mechanical drive system. It can also be fitted with remote control capability, which allows the system to be operated from a distant location.