Underground Utility Warning Tape 365m x 100mm – CAUTION TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABLE BELOW – Orange LLDPE

Product Name

Underground Utility Warning Tape 365m x 100mm – CAUTION TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABLE BELOW – Orange LLDPE

Overview

Prevent traffic signal cable strikes and reduce the risk of junction downtime, emergency callouts, and reinstatement costs with Underground Utility Warning Tape. Manufactured from rot-resistant Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), this non-adhesive marker tape provides a clear visual warning to excavators before tools reach the buried service. Supplied as a long-run 365m roll with a 100mm width, it supports high visibility and consistent marking across highways, civils, and groundworks trenching projects.

Key Features & Benefits

• High-visibility orange tape with bold “CAUTION TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABLE BELOW” legend for immediate recognition.
• NJUG compliant colour coding helps crews identify traffic signal services quickly on busy sites.
• Rot-resistant and acid-resistant LLDPE construction supports long-term underground legibility.
• Non-adhesive design intended for loose placement in trench backfill (not stuck to the service).
• Creates an early-warning visual barrier when installed approx. 300mm above the buried service line.
• Helps reduce the risk of junction failures, repairs, and site delays caused by accidental strikes.

Installation & Applications

Designed for utilities, civils, highways, and groundworks projects where traffic signal cables run in trenches. For best practice, do not place the tape directly on the cable. Backfill the trench to approximately 300mm above the service line, lay the tape loosely along the trench length, then complete the final backfill to ground level so future excavation tools encounter the tape first.

Who Is This For?

• Highways and civils contractors working around junction and signal infrastructure.
• Groundworks and excavation crews installing or exposing traffic signal services.
• Utilities teams maintaining traffic management cabling and duct routes.
• Site managers and procurement teams specifying service marking controls.

Competitive Advantages

Built for high-risk highways environments, this tape combines NJUG colour identification with durable LLDPE performance and long-run coverage, helping teams manage strike risk and reduce avoidable disruption to traffic signal operations.

Why CMT Group?

CMT Group helps highways and civils teams keep programmes moving with fast, trade-focused supply of utility marking .

• Next-day delivery on all in-stock underground warning tapes.
• VIP same-day delivery in as little as two hours on selected products.
• Reliable UK coverage using our own fleet for site-ready deliveries.
• Bulk-friendly supply for long trench runs, highways schemes, and frameworks.
• Customer portal visibility from requisition to live delivery tracking and PODs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is underground utility warning tape used for? It marks the route of buried traffic signal cables so excavation teams get an early visual warning before reaching the service.

How deep should the tape be laid? Best practice is to install it approximately 300mm above the buried service line so tools encounter the tape first.

Should the tape be placed directly on the cable? No. The tape should be installed above the service, not on it, to act as an early-warning barrier.

Is the tape adhesive? No. It is a non-adhesive marker designed to be laid loosely in trench backfill.

Why is this important for highways and junction works? Traffic signal cable strikes can cause junction failures, delays, and emergency repairs. A clear warning layer helps teams stop digging before damage occurs.

Specifications Table

Product Name	Underground Utility Warning Tape – Traffic Signal Cable
Product Code	HZ-TS
Roll Dimensions	365m x 100mm
Material	Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
Type	Non-adhesive trench marker tape
Colour / Legend	Orange – “CAUTION TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABLE BELOW” (NJUG compliant)
Recommended Placement	Approx. 300mm above the buried service line