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6. Summary
This report provides guidance for:
- designers in their choice and specification of temporary road markings, and
- practitioners on issues relating to the application, maintenance and removal of temporary road markings at road works.
The relative advantages and disadvantages of the three marking materials currently in use, and the temporary road stud alternative to markings, including their removal, are described and summarised in the form of tables. The type of road surface to which the marking is to be applied is important and, in particular, advice is included for temporary markings for thin surfacings.
Removing road markings presents particular problems, some of which are dependant on the type of road surface. There are advantages and disadvantages associated with each the methods currently available and these are summarised in the form of a table.
