Abstract: Concrete barrier modules of the type having a T-shaped upper section are loaded and positioned without damage through use of a clamp device having a pair of jaw members hinged from a horizontal plate. Each jaw member has an inwardly directed lifting surface arranged to press upon an under surface of the module upper section. A hoist bar interacts with a latch to secure the jaw members either in an open or a closed position so long as a lifting force is applied to the hoist bar.