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Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed

Lights are allowed on drums in Wisconsin. They are required on drums only in tapers or transitions. LED lights are allowed. … [Read more...] about Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed

Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed

Lights are allowed on drums in Minnesota, but Minnesota DOT is thinking about eliminating them. Some feel they can be a distraction. They are not required on drums. Care should be taken not to use … [Read more...] about Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed

Type “C” steady-burn lights on traffic control drums

Typically used only on drums in transitions/tapers or special cases. This policy of limiting the use of lights on drums took effect when the reflective sheeting was upgraded to high-intensity. … [Read more...] about Type “C” steady-burn lights on traffic control drums

Use of “Saddle drums”/“Saddlemarker”

Washington state DOT used saddle drums in a test area in the Northwest Region. The feelings were that they provided good barrier delineation (large target value) but were somewhat expensive for the … [Read more...] about Use of “Saddle drums”/“Saddlemarker”

Use of “Saddle drums”/“Saddlemarker”

Illinois DOT used "Saddlemarker" devices as a part of a major freeway reconstruction project on I-270 northeast of the St. Louis metropolitan area. On this project, the devices were placed at 250' … [Read more...] about Use of “Saddle drums”/“Saddlemarker”

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