Underground Utility Warning Tape 365m x 100mm - CAUTION STREET LIGHTING CABLE BELOW - Yellow LLDPE

Product Name

Underground Utility Warning Tape 365m x 100mm – CAUTION STREET LIGHTING CABLE BELOW – Yellow LLDPE

Overview

Built for highways and civils excavation environments, this underground utility warning tape provides a clear visual alert before tools reach buried street lighting cables. Manufactured from rot-resistant Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), it is laid within trench backfill to help prevent accidental strikes, outages, emergency repairs, and costly reinstatement works on active sites.

Key Features & Benefits

• High-visibility yellow tape with bold “CAUTION STREET LIGHTING CABLE BELOW” legend for instant identification.
• Manufactured from Linear Low-Density Polyethylene for long-term underground durability.
• Rot-resistant and acid-resistant to help keep the message intact and legible over time.
• Non-adhesive design intended for loose placement in trench backfill.
• Large 365m roll length supports long trench runs with fewer joins.
• 100mm width ensures strong visibility before excavation reaches the cable line.
• Helps reduce outages, rework, and reinstatement costs caused by accidental cable strikes.

Installation & Applications

Suitable for utilities, civils, highways, and groundworks projects involving buried street lighting cables. For best practice, backfill the trench to approximately 300mm above the service line, lay the tape loosely along the trench length, then complete final backfilling. This ensures excavation tools encounter the tape first, providing a clear warning before contact with the cable.

Who Is This For?

• Highways and groundworks crews operating near buried street lighting services.
• Utilities contractors installing, repairing, or maintaining street lighting cable networks.
• Civil engineering teams managing trench safety on live roads and infrastructure projects.
• Site supervisors and procurement teams specifying risk controls and clear service identification.

Competitive Advantages

This professional-grade street lighting warning tape combines high visibility, durable LLDPE construction, and industry-recognised colour coding to reduce excavation risk. Its non-adhesive design enables fast deployment along long trench runs, helping contractors minimise downtime and prevent avoidable reinstatement work.

Why CMT Group?

CMT Group supplies specification-led site safety and utility marking products trusted by UK trade professionals.

• UK trade supplier for utilities, highways, and excavation safety products.
• Clear specifications to support correct installation and confident ordering.
• Bulk-friendly supply for multi-site and framework contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is underground utility warning tape used for?
It visually marks the route of buried street lighting cables so excavators receive a warning before reaching the service.

How deep should street lighting warning tape be installed?
Best practice is approximately 300mm above the cable line so the tape is encountered first during excavation.

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

Will it remain legible underground?
Yes. The LLDPE construction is rot-resistant and acid-resistant to support long-term underground marking.

What other utility variants are available?
The range typically includes versions for water, gas, electric, fibre optic/telecoms, sewer, and traffic signals.

Specifications Table

Product Name	Underground Utility Warning Tape 365m x 100mm – CAUTION STREET LIGHTING CABLE BELOW – Yellow LLDPE
Product Code	HZ-STRE
Roll Dimensions	365m x 100mm
Material	Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
Type	Non-adhesive trench marker tape
Colour / Legend	Yellow – “CAUTION STREET LIGHTING CABLE BELOW”
Recommended Placement	Approx. 300mm above buried service