How to Decide Which Traffic Posts to Use
Buying U-channel posts over the square galvanized variety will provide a lower cost per installation. In addition, some square traffic sign posts may warrant the use of certain breakaway features such as slip bases to meet criteria for being crashworthy, which can further increase their cost.
However, U-channel traffic posts have a lower loading capacity, and you can’t use them to mount signs at 90-degree angles on the same post. Additionally, no more than three U-channel posts can be used for a single sign without the presence of a breakaway feature.
In many cases, square galvanized traffic posts are better suited to more long-term and heavy-duty installations, where their longevity will help justify their cost. For temporary uses or signs located in less busy areas, green U-channel posts could be the way to go.
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