Friday, September 15, 2017

Skid-Resistant Surface Treatment for Curvy Roads to Reduce Crashes

Image Credit: EquipmentWorld.com
High-friction materials may help prevent motorists from sliding on wet pavement, especially along curvy sections. A combination of durable aggregate material and high-strength resin is said to increase the skid-resistance of road surfaces. An engineer from Pierce County, Washington reported the treatment “has been shown nationally to be effective at increasing safety and reducing collisions on roadway curves with a history of crashes where motorists drive off the road.”


For more information, see Kerry Clines’ article posted on Equipment World.

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