Pavement Grooving

Enhancing Durability & Visibility of Roadway Markings

Century Traffic specializes in grooving asphalt and concrete to prolong the lifespan of pavement markings and improve roadway safety. As a full-service highway and roadway marking company, we have the largest fleet of trucks and the most experienced manpower in the Midwest, allowing us to complete time-sensitive projects efficiently while minimizing traffic congestion.

If your team needs expert grooving services or wants to learn more about how we can help, contact us today to discuss your project.

What is Grooving?

Grooving is the process of creating shallow grooves in the road surface to protect pavement markings from snowplows, traffic wear, and environmental damage. This technique prevents markings from being scraped away during the winter months and ensures they remain visible and intact for a longer period.

At Century Traffic, we use state-of-the-art grooving equipment to provide precision grooving services that adhere to DOT specifications. Our experienced team ensures that pavement markings are grooved into the surface correctly, providing maximum durability and visibility.

Benefits of Grooving Pavement Markings

While grooving adds a step to the pavement marking process, investing time upfront leads to long-lasting results.

• Protects Markings from Snowplows – Reduces the risk of pavement markings being scraped away in winter conditions.
• Enhances Visibility in Wet Conditions – Grooved markings remain brighter and clearer on roads with high rainfall or flooding.
• Extends the Lifespan of High-Performance Markings – Reduces the need for frequent repairs or replacements, particularly in areas with heavy precipitation.
• Cost-Effective Solution – Protects premium, high-performance pavement markings, saving money on maintenance and replacements.

Grooving in Action: East Avenue & Sunset Drive – Waukesha, WI

We had the privilege of being able to work on the pavement markings at the intersection of East Avenue & Sunset Drive in Waukesha, WI. It is an area that had high volumes of snowplows during the winter which had the original pavement markings wearing away pretty quickly. Instead of just replacing the original ones, we first created a groove to place the markings in to keep them there for a longer time period.

The great thing about using groves for a project like these new bike path pavement markings is that it’s an important piece to keeping riders safe on the road that we know will stay in place compared to just the usual path pavement markings you normally see.