Common techniques for removing stripes from roadway surfaces, such as hydroblasting and flailing, can damage surfaces and leave residual marks that may confuse drivers.
To discover alternative methods, the Texas Department of Transportation surveyed other states about their current practices and developed and tested a new device that uses lasers to remove stripes without damaging pavement surfaces.
Read the report: Develop Improved Methods for Eliminating Striping on Roadway Surfaces, February 2023.
Image source: Texas Department of Transportation