The narrator explains the differences between road paint and road tape for lane markings. They detail the challenges of using paint in a state with harsh weather, explaining that while it contains reflective glass beads, it wears out quickly. The video addresses common questions and debunks other solutions like raised reflectors and glow-in-the-dark paint, before introducing a more durable, grooved 'Tiger Tail tape' as a superior solution for visibility and longevity, showcasing its application on a current project.
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Lane markings. Let’s talk about it.
Heads up for the 5600 S project in Roy: The on and off-ramps from I-15 to 5600 South will be closed Saturday, June 20, at 7 p.m. until Sunday, June 21, at 5 a.m. The same closure will repeat on Sunday, June 21, at 7 p.m. until Monday, June 22, at 5 a.m.
During the closures, 5600 South beneath I-15 will also be closed.
But remember, when you see tiger-tail tape going down, that means a project is getting close to the finish line.
Transcript
This is road paint. This is road tape. This is road paint. And this is road paint. Let's talk the differences. Welcome back to There's a Reason for That, a series where we take you behind the barrels and explain what the heck we're up to. We get a lot of questions about road paint, and we get it. It's important. First off, yes. We do use reflective paint. The paint contains tiny glass beads that reflect light back to drivers. The challenge is that paint doesn't last very long, especially in a state with snow, snowplows, ice, heat, and heavy traffic. You might be thinking, other states seem to have it figured out. Why not just ask them? We work closely with DOTs across the country and share ideas all the time. While you maybe have driven a road somewhere that had great striping, that's not necessarily representative of their entire system. Many snow states face similar challenges. Another thing to consider is lane markings need to work in more than just rain. They need to be visible at night, in sun glare, and against light colored pavement. If you've driven through the point of the mountain in Draper in the afternoon, you know exactly what I'm talking about. It's a balancing game. We're balancing visibility, durability, maintenance, and cost. And maybe those sound like excuses to you. The truth is there's just a lot to consider. That's the reality. Let's rapid fire answer a few FAQs. What about raised reflectors? No tear them off. How about embedded reflectors? Snow and ice still builds up in them and wears them down. Glow in the dark paint wears off surprisingly fast. Kind of like those glow in the dark stars you had on your bedroom ceiling as a kid. But, and there is a better, that's why we're switching from paint to tape as much as possible. The tiger tail tape seen here is contrasted no it can be seen during those sun glare tier, and they're reflective no it can be seen better at night. The tape also best about five years, requiring much less maintenance than paint. And we're putting this tiger tail tape up on the 5600 South project in Roy right now. That's why you've seen some closures in the area recently, and that's why there will be additional closures this weekend. The good news is that when you see that tiger tail tape start to go down, that means we're close to the end. It's one of the last things we do on a project. So next time you're wondering why road markings are done a certain way or not done a certain way, just remember tier are several reasons for that.
