LED Highway Lighting

What are LED Highway Fixtures?

LED highway roadway lighting encompasses comprehensive illumination systems for overpasses, underpasses, interchanges, exits, and merge lanes. Modern LED street lighting fixtures dramatically improve nighttime driving safety while delivering exceptional energy efficiency and long-term reliability. After 15+ years working with highway authorities and transportation departments, we've found that proper LED highway lighting reduces accidents and creates safer travel conditions for millions of drivers.

What are the Different Types of LED Highway Lighting We Offer?

Highway applications require specialized fixtures designed for high-performance roadway environments. LED street lighting fixtures handle standard roadway sections, while interchange high mast lights cover complex multi-lane intersections. Pedestrians utilize dedicated walkway fixtures, and cobra head street lighting provides traditional pole-mounted illumination. Overpass installations demand specialized mounting solutions. LED Lighting Supply excels in designing interchange high mast lighting solutions that deliver uniform light distribution across multiple traffic lanes.

What are the Best LED Lighting Supply Options for:

Highway Underpass: Wall packs rated at 50-150 watts or canopies with 100-300 watt output work best for underpasses. Mounting height and required footcandle levels determine the optimal fixture selection.

Highway Construction: LED flood lights delivering 20,000+ lumens create focused illumination for work zones. Portable and permanent mounting options accommodate different project phases.

Highway Overpass: Pole-mounted streetlights with Type II or Type III distributions provide ideal coverage for elevated roadways

Highway LED Tunnel Lighting: Wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted linear fixtures with IP65 ratings handle vehicle exhaust and moisture. Additionally, these lights require specialized ventilation considerations and corrosion-resistant housings.

What are Recommended Foot Candle Readings for Highways, Freeways, and Interchanges?

• High-Traffic Highways & Freeways: 0.6 to 2.0 footcandles maintain adequate visibility for sustained high-speed travel
• Interchanges and Ramps: 1.0 to 2.5 footcandles accommodate complex merging patterns and directional changes
• Underpasses: 1.5 to 3.0 footcandles compensate for reduced ambient light and potential visual adaptation challenges
• Tunnels: 2.0 to 5.0 footcandles ensure safe navigation through extended enclosed sections

Benefits of LED Lights for Freeways, Interchanges, and Highways

• Enhanced Visibility: Advanced optical systems reduce dangerous dark spots between fixtures when properly specified, while providing uniform illumination across all traffic lanes. Drivers experience improved depth perception and hazard recognition without uncomfortable glare.
• Longevity and Durability: Highway-grade LED fixtures operate reliably for 50,000+ hours, depending on model, equivalent to over 11 years of continuous use. Robust construction withstands temperature extremes, road salt, and constant vibration from heavy traffic. This impressive lifespan makes them ideal for extreme weather conditions
• Energy Efficiency: Modern LED systems reduce energy consumption by 60-70 percent, subject to site conditions, compared to legacy metal halide installations. A standard 400W metal halide fixture replacement requires only 150W LED power while producing equivalent light output.
• Reduced Maintenance Costs: Solid-state LED lighting technology eliminates expensive bucket truck maintenance calls for lamp replacements and ballast failures. Highway departments save thousands annually on labor and equipment costs with virtually maintenance-free operation.
• Instant On: LEDs reach full brightness immediately upon activation, unlike HPS fixtures that require several minutes to warm up. This instant response proves critical for emergency lighting and security applications.
• Improved Light Quality: High CRI ratings above 70 enable better color recognition and hazard identification (verify on spec sheet). Drivers can distinguish road markings, signs, and potential obstacles more clearly than with orange-tinted sodium lighting.
• Reduced Light Pollution: Precision-engineered optics direct light exactly where needed while minimizing sky glow and light trespass. This targeted approach meets strict IES roadway standards while respecting surrounding communities and reducing impact on the night sky

Installation and Voltage Compatibility

Highway LED street light fixtures accommodate standard electrical infrastructure with 120V to 480V input capability. Built-in drivers automatically adjust to your existing voltage without additional transformers or rewiring. Most installations utilize 277V or 480V three-phase power for maximum efficiency. We commonly recommend professional photometric analysis during the planning phase to ensure proper fixture spacing and mounting heights meet IESNA RP-8 standards for roadway lighting.

Dimming and Smart Controls

Advanced highway LED systems integrate seamlessly with traffic management networks through 0-10V dimming protocols and wireless control options. Many projects benefit from adaptive lighting that increases illumination during peak traffic hours and reduces output during low-traffic periods. Smart sensors can detect vehicle presence and weather conditions, automatically adjusting light levels for optimal safety and energy conservation. Additionally, a dawn-to-dusk photocell feature can achieve an additional 20-30 percent energy savings beyond standard LED efficiency gains.

Safety and Performance Certifications

All our fixtures carry essential certifications, including DLC Premium, UL Listed, and ETL Listed approvals. These certifications ensure safety, performance, and energy efficiency while qualifying your project for utility rebates and tax incentives. DLC Premium certification guarantees the highest efficiency standards and maximum rebate eligibility.

Warranty and Support

All our lights come with at least a 5-year warranty, and all warranty support is based in the USA. We take customer support seriously, and helping you with a warranty claim is important to us. Our experienced support team understands the importance of keeping your lighting operational and will work quickly to resolve any warranty issues.

Expert Design Support and Energy Savings Analysis

LED Lighting Supply's product specialists bring decades of lighting experience to your project. Our team provides complimentary photometric analysis and custom lighting plans that ensure your specific roadway configuration meets all safety requirements. We calculate exact energy savings based on your current fixtures and electrical rates, helping you build accurate budgets and secure funding approval.

Our specialists understand the complexities of interchange lighting, overpass illumination patterns, and DOT compliance requirements. This technical expertise ensures your highway LED upgrade delivers maximum safety improvements and energy cost reductions from day one.

LED Highway Lighting Frequently Asked Questions

What are LED Highway Fixtures?

LED highway fixtures are illumination systems for overpasses, underpasses, interchanges, exits, and merge lanes that improve nighttime driving safety while delivering energy efficiency and long-term reliability.

What are the Different Types of LED Highway Lighting We Offer?

Options include LED street lighting fixtures for standard roadway sections, interchange high mast lights for complex multi-lane intersections, cobra head street lighting for pole-mounted applications, and dedicated walkway fixtures for pedestrians.

What are the Best LED Lighting Supply Options for:

Highway Underpass: Wall packs rated at 50-150 watts or canopies with 100-300 watt output. Highway Construction: LED flood lights delivering 20,000+ lumens. Highway Overpass: Pole-mounted streetlights with Type II or Type III distributions. Highway LED Tunnel Lighting: Wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted linear fixtures with IP65 ratings and corrosion-resistant housings.

What are Recommended Foot Candle Readings for Highways, Freeways, and Interchanges?

High-traffic highways and freeways require 0.6 to 2.0 footcandles, interchanges and ramps need 1.0 to 2.5 footcandles, underpasses require 1.5 to 3.0 footcandles, and tunnels need 2.0 to 5.0 footcandles.

What are the Benefits of LED Lights for Freeways, Interchanges, and Highways?

LED highway fixtures reduce energy consumption by 60-70 percent compared to legacy metal halide installations, operate reliably for 50,000+ hours depending on model, and provide CRI ratings above 70 for improved hazard identification. Verify CRI on spec sheet.

What Installation and Voltage Compatibility Do LED Highway Fixtures Offer?

Highway LED fixtures accommodate 120V to 480V input capability with built-in drivers that automatically adjust to existing voltage. Professional photometric analysis during planning ensures proper fixture spacing and mounting heights meet IESNA RP-8 standards.

What Dimming and Smart Control Options are Available?

Highway LED systems integrate with traffic management networks through 0-10V dimming protocols and wireless control options. A dawn-to-dusk photocell feature can achieve an additional 20-30 percent energy savings beyond standard LED efficiency gains.

What Safety and Performance Certifications Do These Fixtures Carry?

Fixtures carry DLC Premium, UL Listed, and ETL Listed approvals, qualifying projects for utility rebates and tax incentives.

What Warranty and Support is Included?

All lights include at least a 5-year warranty with USA-based warranty support.

What Expert Design Support is Available?

LED Lighting Supply provides complimentary photometric analysis and custom lighting plans, along with energy savings calculations based on your current fixtures and electrical rates.