Near Chinook, Washington ~ December 2, 2011
I'm not sure what makes the indentations down the center line - maybe it's the equipment used for paving. The pattern caught my attention in the lighting as I crossed the road to take pictures of the river and sky with the tide very low.
The outcropping is part of Fort Columbia State Park, and the long Astoria-Megler bridge is hidden behind it. The bit of land in the distance on the far right is Astoria.
6 comments:
On the road again! It's so good to be on the road again1
I think those indentations were placed there purposely as they make a big racket should your car wander over the center line...which, hopefully, would wake you up with time enough to avoid the semi bearing down on you in the opposite lane.
Maybe?
Lowell, you're probably right. They're in exactly the righ place. I've noticed those indentations on the outside edges of roads but not so much in the middle. Seems like a good idea :-)
I really like this shot. So simple, but it says so much!
It is a rumble strip. Carved by a machine with carbide teeth, normally used outside the fog line to tell motorists when they are getting into unsafe territory. It makes a bunch of noise when you cross it, waking you up if you fall asleep.
The above comments I believe are correct. It looks like a woven leather belt or a bracelet worn by a street.
I've not only seen them, I've felt them as well!
Nice photo. I've REALLY got to get up there...
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