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Ohio Turnpike Trusts VRAM to Reinforce Its Data-Driven Superhighway

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Before the Ohio Turnpike was constructed in the 1950s, travel across Ohio was a patchwork of canals, railroads, and roads—each varying in quality and reliability. With the rise of automobiles, state leaders envisioned a superhighway stretching across the northern edge of the state. The result was the Ohio Turnpike—241 miles...
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August 19, 2025 by Olivia Kortepeter
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Two Ohio Cities Building More Resilient Roads with J-Band

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As cities across the U.S. grapple with aging infrastructure and rising maintenance costs, two Ohio cities—Toledo and Westerville—are addressing both challenges by incorporating J-Band®, a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM), into their road network plans. J-Band not only slows pavement deterioration; it also stretches budgets, making it a smart investment...
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July 23, 2025 by Olivia Kortepeter
In Case Studies , Infrastructure , Project Reviews , Rumble Strips , Safety

Montana Highway 200 Trench Mill and Fill: Slot Paving Made Durable with a VRAM

Trench mill and fill, now with VRAM sprayed before the slot paving
The Problem  Miles of existing roads are plagued with longitudinal joint distress, especially if they have milled rumble strips. Centerline joint distress often needs re-paving far sooner than the rest of the pavement. There is a need for a better longitudinal joint repair system.  The Current Practice for Repairing Centerline...
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June 26, 2025 by Olivia Kortepeter
In Case Studies , Project Reviews

ODOT’s US-6 Displays the Power of VRAM to Seal Longitudinal Joints

Void reducing asphalt membrane centerline joint of a road
Crack sealing is an important practice for agencies to prevent further damage to already emerging cracks in a pavement structure. The longitudinal construction joint is commonly crack-sealed, because it is one of the most vulnerable spots in a road.   Despite crack sealing, the longitudinal joint is often the first location...
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May 5, 2025 by Olivia Kortepeter
In Case Studies , Project Reviews

Northern Ohio State Route 168 Exceeds Expectations with VRAM

Large gap above the centerline joint
The most vulnerable part of any new asphalt pavement is typically the longitudinal construction joint. Achieving adequate density at the intersection of pavement lanes is notoriously more difficult than elsewhere on the mat. Lower density translates to more air voids, allowing water and air intrusion to prematurely degrade the pavement.  ...
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April 3, 2025 by Olivia Kortepeter
In Case Studies , RPE , Specialty Products

A Solution to Joint Density Failure: J-Band + Rapid Penetrating Emulsion (RPE)

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Achieving adequate density at the longitudinal joint of a road is challenging. Well-constructed joints typically have 1-2% lower density than the mat, while poorly constructed joints can be 5-10% lower. When the density at the joint is considerably less than that of the mat, the joint area has more air...
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March 4, 2025 by Olivia Kortepeter