Revamping Your Installation with Pexco
The Seasonal Rush: Replacing Your Posts
As summer winds down and we move into fall, transportation departments, contractors, and municipalities across the United States face an annual challenge: finishing the last of their roadway projects before the weather shifts. This is the time of year when crews are racing against the clock to prepare roads for increased autumn and winter traffic, harsher weather conditions, and reduced daylight hours.
Among the most pressing needs in roadway maintenance is the replacement of roadside delineators, lane separation devices, and channelizers. These traffic safety tools take a beating year-round from vehicle impacts, weather extremes, and daily wear and tear. Left unchecked, broken or missing devices create unsafe conditions for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Fortunately, we are able to provide tested, proven, and resilient solutions that not only meet regulatory standards but also minimize replacement cycles, reduce labor costs, and strive to keep work crews from extensive time in the roadway. Whether you’re looking for quick-and-easy replacement systems or ultra-durable long-term solutions, we offer products to fit every project need.
Why Regular Maintenance Is Necessary
Delineators and channelizers aren’t just accessories; they are critical components of roadway safety. They guide drivers through construction zones, separate traffic in managed lanes, protect bike routes, and keep pedestrians safe. But due to their placement directly in traffic environments, they are exposed to:
- Vehicle impacts – everything from glancing bumps to full-force collisions.
- Extreme temperatures – scorching summer heat, freezing winter conditions, and snowplow abuse.
- Environmental wear – UV exposure, rain, and road salt all degrade materials over time.
Even the best products will eventually require replacement. However, the right choice of product can drastically reduce how often replacement is needed, and how long crews are exposed to risks during installation.
Time to Act
Late summer through fall is a unique time for traffic safety projects. Municipalities and contractors are:
- Completing summer improvement projects before winter halts work.
- Addressing damaged or missing posts that accumulated through the heavy driving season.
- Preparing high-volume roads for holiday traffic and bad weather conditions.
With time short and budgets tight, decision-makers need a range of products that are either quick to install, minimize maintenance, deliver long-term performance, or all the above. That’s where we step in.
Quick and Easy Replacement Solutions
Let’s examine how these benefits translate into real-world lighting applications:
City Post® EAC (Embedded Anchor Cup)
The City Post® EAC was the product that jumpstarted the high-durability flexible channelizer market. Its anchor cup system allows for fast and simple post replacement, making it ideal for areas where posts are frequently damaged or require seasonal removal (e.g., snow plowing or festivals). The cup sits below the roadway surface and is capped when not in use, protecting the anchor from debris.
- Easy post replacement = less downtime in traffic.
- Compact footprint with a clean look.
- This means fewer disruptions and more time saved during those critical summer to fall projects.
Bike Bollard
Urban projects often need quick-turnaround solutions for bike lanes and pedestrian pathways. The Pexco Bike Bollard offers exactly that. Designed with a spin-out design, it can be removed or replaced in seconds without special tools.
- Perfect for managing bike lanes, left-turn restrictions, and low-speed urban areas.
- Lightweight yet durable, tested up to 50 impacts at 45 MPH.
- Cost-effective with reduced epoxy use, making it both budget-friendly and labor-saving.
For city planners moving to finish complete streets and bike safety projects before winter, the Bike Bollard is a natural fit.
Durable Solutions That Need Less Yearly Replacement
City Post® Series (SM, GD)
The City Post® lineup is known nationwide for industry-leading durability. With models like the City Post® GD (Glue Down) and City Post® SM (Surface Mount), these posts have been tested to withstand over 100 impacts at 70 MPH.
- Slim base design for the City Post® SM fits within standard road markings.
- Pinwheel base design for the City Post® GD helps it adhere securely to the road.
- Proven in high-speed managed lanes and heavy truck environments.
- Certified compliant with MUTCD, NCHRP 350, and MASH-16 standards.
Choosing the Pexco City Post® means fewer replacements per year, fewer work crew hours on dangerous roadways, and significant long-term cost savings.
Flexi-Guide® FG 300
For decades, the Flexi-Guide FG 300 has been a workhorse channelizer for highways, work zones, and bike lanes. Its innovative clover-leaf design provides superior rebound compared to simple round tubes.
- Available in three models (PE, UR, and EFX) to fit any project need.
- Proven to withstand 50+ impacts at 60 MPH.
- Highly visible day and night, with fluorescent colors and reflective sheeting, which means less bumps and hits from drivers.
The FG 300 isn’t just durable, it’s versatile, making it one of the most trusted choices for agencies nationwide.
Tested and Proven Performance
All Pexco posts are designed to meet or exceed MUTCD standards and undergo rigorous NTPEP testing to validate their performance. Independent testing at institutions like Texas A&M Transportation Institute has confirmed that Pexco posts routinely outperform expectations in terms of impact resistance, durability, and safety compliance.
This means you’re not just buying a product; you’re ensuring peace of mind that your investment is backed by real-world performance data.
Reducing Risks and Costs
Every time a work crew enters the roadway to replace a post, there’s risk:
- Risk of worker injury from passing traffic.
- Risk of accidents caused by lane closures or detours.
- Risk of escalating costs due to labor, traffic control, and extended project timelines.
By choosing our resilient, long-lasting solutions, agencies reduce how often posts need to be replaced. This translates directly into:
- Less time in traffic.
- Lower labor costs from quick project turnaround.
- Greater safety for work crews and road users alike.
Why Choose Pexco for Your Projects?
With products like the City Post EAC and Bike Bollard for fast replacement, and City Post and FG 300 for long-term durability, we offer the complete toolkit for finishing projects before winter sets in.
As road agencies and contractors push to wrap up summer projects and prepare for the colder months, replacing worn or damaged delineators and channelizers should be a top priority. These devices are the unsung heroes of roadway safety, guiding traffic, protecting workers, and saving lives.
Whether you need quick-replacement options like the City Post® EAC and Bike Bollard, or heavy-duty champions like the City Post® Series and Flexi-Guide FG 300, Pexco has the products you can trust.