Highway construction in Oregon supports the use of infrared heaters

The Oregon Department of Transportation has begun construction on Highway 34 east of Corvallis. The project, which costs the state and federal government more than $2 million, is scheduled for completion in October, causing single lane closures on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. In order to prevent delays and meet the deadline, crews will need the energy efficiency of infrared heaters.

According to the Corvallis Gazette-Times, the project is intended to improve safety for not only motorists, but also for bikers and pedestrians. The Highway 34 South Bypass has historically been one of the worst sites for accidents in the state. The project will construct new turn lanes, traffic lights, bike and pedestrian paths, as well as medians. Planners are hoping that these enhancements will decrease the number of speeding drivers along this major roadway.

With the targeted warmth of infrared heaters, crews can remain comfortable in the cold temperatures of the Pacific Coast. Costing less than 14 cents per hour to operate, Heat Storm devices are superior to alternative sources, such as propane heaters.