Highway guardrail, guardrail end section, barrier wall, cable barrier, and temporary raised pavement reflectors

Abstract

A flexible substrate for adhering reflective film and attaching to highway guardrails, guardrail end sections, barrier walls, and cable barrier systems. The flexible material permits the reflector to flex and/or move on impact and thus can withstand impact without breaking or suffering significant damage. The reflectors of the present invention can also increase highway safety and reduce highway maintenance costs.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A highway reflector that can withstand impact without breaking, the reflector formed of a flexible cross-reinforced UV resistant polypropylene substrate and comprising a retroreflective sheeting applied to one or both sides of the reflector. 
     
     
         2 . The reflector of  claim 1 , wherein the reflector is shaped to nest inside the web of conventional W-beam guardrail. 
     
     
         3 . The reflector of  claim 1 , further comprising first and second fastening members for fastening the reflector to a conventional W-beam guardrail. 
     
     
         4 . The reflector of  claim 1 , further comprising a first fastening member for fastening the reflector to a conventional concrete barrier wall. 
     
     
         5 . The reflector of  claim 1 , wherein the reflector is circular in shape and includes a cut line for separating/opening and attaching the reflector to a cable barrier. 
     
     
         6 . The reflector of  claim 5 , wherein cut line comprises a locking tab.