Highways England has identified the application and removal of road markings for specific research due to concern about the impact of the procedure, due to driver uncertainty as to the actual lane direction, where removed or masked lines still appear as a contrast o the surrounding surface; plus cracks and potholes caused when the surface breaks up under removal of the old lines with water-blasting or shot-blasting techniques.
Consequently, Highways England is inviting companies to submit their solutions for a road marking material and removal system which provides the required on-road performance, whilst avoiding or significantly reducing road surface damaged when removed, which will, in turn, enhance customer experience.
