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Highway & DOT Case Study

I-485 HOV Lane Project

Charlotte, NC
NCDOT / Blythe Construction
I-485 HOV Lane Project - Media 1
Linear Feet of High Reflective Thermo
1,000,000
Non-Cast Snowplow Markers
7,000
Pass Rate
100%

The Challenge

The project required the installation of 36 miles of HOV lanes using high-performance thermoplastic and snowplow markers under an aggressive schedule. Continuous off-season operations were necessary to meet a late-winter opening while maintaining quality, durability, and work-zone safety.

TMI Solution

The team worked closely with the client to strategically plan and adjust operations around weather conditions and traffic limitations. Through constant communication and flexible scheduling, production windows were maximized, allowing work to progress efficiently while minimizing impacts to the traveling public and maintaining safety standards.

Thermoplastic Markings
Retroreflectivity Testing
Night Operations
Snowplow Markers

Project Outcome

Project completed 4 days ahead of schedule with 100% compliance on retroreflectivity audits. The double-drop bead system increased night-time visibility by 35% over standard DOT specs.

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