SWARCO DURALUX: Construction Zone Safety with Unmatched Visibility
The Urgency of Safer Work Zones
SWARCO DURALUX transforms construction zones by exceeding the expectations of durability and visibility.
A Growing Safety Crisis
With over 700 fatal crashes occurring in U.S. work zones each year, the call for improved traffic control solutions has never been more urgent. The latest 2025 Highway Work Zone Safety Survey, conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America and HCSS, underscores the growing concern: nearly two-thirds of contractors reported vehicle crashes in their work zones within the last year, and almost half believe the situation is worsening.
How SWARCO DURALUX Delivers Safety
SWARCO Road Marking Systems directly addresses this crisis with a product specifically designed to improve visibility in challenging conditions. Whether it’s nightfall, rain, or the chaos of shifting traffic patterns, SWARCO DURALUX’s high-performance retroreflectivity ensures that lane markings remain clear and highly visible — helping to protect drivers and road crews alike.
“Work zone safety must continue to be a focus for our industry,” said Steve McGough, President and CEO of HCSS. “Zero deaths and serious injuries is the only acceptable outcome.” Shoaf noted that 47 percent of contractors report that highway work zones are more dangerous than they were a year ago. SWARCO's answer: greater visibility through higher retroreflectivity can save lives.
Proven Performance Backed by Testing
Independent testing confirms that SWARCO DURALUX can improve the retroreflective visibility of white and yellow pavement markings by a factor of two to three compared to standard drop-on glass beads. Our high-performance glass beads, SWARCO DURALUX, achieve excellent retroreflection values of over 1000 mcd/m2*lx and are exceptionally durable thanks to their special glass composition.
Why SWARCO DURALUX Makes the Difference
- Driver Safety: Enhances lane guidance and helps prevent confusion in complex or temporary traffic patterns.
- Reduced Crash Risk: Decreases the chance of sideswipe, rear-end, and nighttime collisions.
- Worker Protection: Clearly directs vehicles away from active work areas.
- Traffic Flow Efficiency: Maintains smooth movement, even during lane changes or detours.
- Regulatory Compliance: Helps contractors meet federal and state marking requirements, avoiding costly penalties.
- Weather-Ready Performance: Excels in low-light and wet conditions where visibility is often compromised.
Exceeding Expectations Where It Matters Most
SWARCO DURALUX isn’t just about meeting industry specifications — it’s about exceeding expectations where it matters most: on the road, in real-world conditions, and under pressure.
To learn more about how SWARCO DURALUX is transforming work zone safety, visit www.swarco.com/rms
About SWARCO Road Marking Systems
Quality products and services from SWARCO Road Marking Systems guide traffic safely from A to B by day and, above all, by night. On all types of roads. Whatever the weather. From a single source. Over 5,000 customers in more than 80 countries place their trust in them.