Pavement Marking

What This Service Involves

Faded pavement markings reduce driver guidance and expose agencies to liability, especially on Western Washington's rain-slicked, low-light roads. We apply thermoplastic, paint, or preformed tape markings that meet MUTCD and WSDOT standards for reflectivity and placement. Layout is verified against as-built plans before application so lane assignments and legends are accurate. Retroreflective glass beads are seeded into the material for wet-night visibility that our climate demands. Work zones are set up and controlled to keep the public and crews safe during application and curing.

Benefits

Markings compliant with MUTCD and WSDOT standards; wet-night retroreflectivity for rainy conditions; reduced liability from clear lane guidance; material options matched to traffic volume; controlled work zones for safe application

Our Process

1) Verify layout against plans and existing markings; 2) Set up MUTCD-compliant traffic control; 3) Apply markings with embedded retroreflective beads; 4) Protect the area during cure and open lanes when ready

What Affects the Cost

Linear footage and number of legends; material type such as thermoplastic versus paint; surface prep and old-marking removal; traffic control and lane closure needs; prevailing wage on public roadway contracts

Best Time of Year

Application concentrates in the dry summer window when pavement temperatures and moisture levels allow proper bonding.