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Meet the J-Band Team: Andrew Eicher

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Name: Andrew Eicher Title: Research Engineer Location: Indianapolis, IN How long have you worked with J-Band? I've been working with J-Band for 5 years. What's your favorite part about working with J-Band? Working with everyone on the team to improve and grow J-Band and other specialty products. I've gained valuable...
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IDOT Bruce/Findlay Road: Moultrie County, IL

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Since 2002, J-Band has been defending the middle of the road across Illinois. This project took place along Bruce/Findlay Road in  Moultrie County, IL toward the end of April 2021. The project took place 4.3 miles east of IL 32 to 1.5 miles west of IL 121. It stretched across...
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IDOT IL-51 Shelby/Macon Counties

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“Upon completion of the necessary road preparation and required material protocols, the product goes down smooth, thick, and quick, setting up within minutes allowing for immediate road accessibility for traffic and project continuation.” - Applicator, Illiana Construction After many years of working with IDOT and creating mutual trust, we are...
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Meet the J-Band Team: Tim Zahrn

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Name: Tim Zahrn Title: Specialty Products Area Manager Location: Indianapolis, IN How long have you worked with J-Band? I started in March 1, 2017, so just over 4  years. What's your favorite part about working with J-Band? It is a product that provides a proven solution to an issue that...
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IDOT Madison County IL-157

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“LJS makes the joint area bullet proof and eliminates future maintenance concerns.” - Engineer, Illinois Department of Transportation After many years of working with IDOT and creating mutual trust, we are always excited to expand J-Band application and usage throughout Illinois. This particular project took place in May 2021 in...
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Operation Safe Driver Week: Rumble Strips

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This week, July 11-17 has been nationally recognized as Operation Safe Driver Week. This essentially means that law enforcement personnel will be on the lookout for commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle drivers engaging in risky driving behaviors in or around a commercial motor vehicle. The Commercial Vehicle Safety...
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