Cable guardrail release system

A cable guardrail release system, comprising:

• a plurality of anchor post for installation adjacent a roadway, each anchor post being configured to secure an end of at least one of a plurality of cables;
• wherein each anchor post us configured to release the end of the at least one of the plurality of cables upon a vehicle impact to the anchor post;
• wherein each anchor post comprises:
• an upper portion comprising a first shape, the upper portion retaining a first slanted plate at a lower end of the upper portion, the first slanted plate having a first cutout at its lower end;
• a lower portion coupled to the upper portion for installation at least partially below grade adjacent the roadway, the lower portion comprising a second shape, the lower portion retaining a second slanted plate at an upper end of the lower portion, the second slanted plate having a second cutout at its upper end;
• wherein the first slanted plate is adjacent the second slanted plate such that the first cutout of the upper portion and the second cutout of the lower portion align together to form an opening through which the end of the at least one of the plurality of cables may be disposed;
• and
• wherein the upper portion is operable to move relative to the lower portion and release the end of the at least one of the plurality of cables upon the vehicle impact to the anchor post.