Cobourg, ON – June 17, 2024 –Northumberland County and local municipalities are once again gearing up for their annual road upgrades to enhance the safety and appearance of our roadways. With the arrival of warm, sunny weather, crews are ready to refresh the pavement with essential safety markers, benefiting drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.
Maintaining the integrity of line markings helps ensure road safety along the nearly 500 kms of road managed by the County. Local municipalities are also actively laying down clear line markings to define lanes, guide traffic, and provide safe direction to cyclists and pedestrians.
Line painting is a process that requires careful attention to detail and sufficient drying time for the paint. Line paint operations move at reduced speeds to ensure accurate application and allow adequate time for the paint to dry effectively.
"Ensuring the quality of line painting requires our crews and vehicles to move slowly,” stated Denise Marshall, Director of Public Works. “We appreciate drivers’ patience and ask them to keep a safe distance from the line painting operations to help us complete the work safely.”
To ensure a safe environment for all road users, drivers are reminded to exercise caution and keep a safe distance back from all vehicles and road crews. Motorists should never attempt to pass road crews and maintenance vehicles. Crossing freshly painted lines should be avoided, as the paint contains glass beads for reflectivity and wet paint splashing on vehicles can cause damage and can compromise the reflective properties of the road lines.
Safety tips for motorists:
Be patient and maintain a safe distance from maintenance vehicles.
Do not attempt to pass road paint operations. Avoid driving on freshly painted markings to prevent damage to your vehicle.
Do not cross wet paint, as this compromises their reflective properties.
Always follow the instructions from control vehicles, signage, and devices.
Northumberland County appreciates the cooperation of all road users in helping to keep our roads safe and ensuring that the line painting operations are completed efficiently and effectively.
