Special traction materials used in turns, , ,

[CDONA]

Found this from my "local" news
Special materials to reduce skidding from winter weather applied to hazardous turns.

https://www.gillettenewsrecord.com/news/region/article_22bbc8a5-1f0c-5b62-af8f-df51478de7c7.html

 

[Aware]

I am shocked. By that I mean, this is hardly a new concept.

https://trid.trb.org/view/139913

 

[kuksul08]

They applied this material to the infamous Laurel Curve on HWY17. There was/is an accident there almost every day of winter, and it wasn't until a violent fatal accident that they replaced the center divider and applied this surface treatment. I actually hate the stuff - it makes my bike handle weird and wasn't applied smoothly so it has a generally uneven and rippled feel.

 

[clutchslip]

They applied this material to the infamous Laurel Curve on HWY17. There was/is an accident there almost every day of winter, and it wasn't until a violent fatal accident that they replaced the center divider and applied this surface treatment. I actually hate the stuff - it makes my bike handle weird and wasn't applied smoothly so it has a generally uneven and rippled feel.

I had no idea. When did they do this? And is it anywhere else on 17? I bet you hate the inconsistent work more than the material.

 

[kuksul08]

I had no idea. When did they do this? And is it anywhere else on 17? I bet you hate the inconsistent work more than the material.

Just the southbound lanes at Laurel curve, about 100 yards long.
I think 17 is a great road, just avoid it during commute hours!