Heat tape to keep traffic signals clear from snow added by UDOT

Heat tape to keep traffic signals clear from snow added by UDOT

UDOT officials said it has started installing heat tape to traffic signals across Utah to help keep them clear of snow and make them more visible during and after a snowstorm.

'Heat tape' will help clear snow from traffic signals during winter storms

Driving in a winter storm can be scary enough, but when traffic signals are covered in snow, it's another risk for drivers, and it can take a while for crews to clean things up.

UDOT installs “heat tape” on traffic signals to help drivers in winter

UDOT Installs heat tape on the underside of the visor of individual signal lights, which melts snow during severe weather.

UDOT helps keep traffic signals clear of snow with new “heat tape”

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UDOT helps keep traffic signals clear of snow with new ‘heat tape’

SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has begun installing new heat tape devices on traffic signals statewide to help drivers see them clearly during heavy snowfall. The heat tape, which sits on the underside of the hood/visor of individual signal lights, can be operated remotely by UDOT and integrates into existing […]