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Rumble Strips Help Save Lives in Ohio

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Rumble Strips are an Important Safety Measure With more than 42,900 fatalities occurring on U.S. highways each year, roadway safety remains one of the most challenging issues facing our country. (1) Rumble strips are a safety measure used to address one of the most serious types of traffic crashes: a...
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Champaign Co, IL is Building Longer-Lasting, Safer Roads

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About This Project: On June 28, 2022, a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane, (VRAM), project took place. This project runs from West University Avenue to West White Street. The application for this project was scheduled to be 18” wide. Pictured above: VRAM applied on the centerline joint. Protecting the longitudinal joint...
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Steuben County, IN Enhances Its Performance of the Longitudinal Joint

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About this project: On the dates of May 16-19 of this year, a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane, (VRAM), project took place. This project occurred on I-69 from Michigan State Line south to about 1.2 miles north of US-20 interchange. The Northbound lanes are the ones being worked on; the Southbound...
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Warrick County Investing Infrastructure Dollars with VRAM.

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About this project: A Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane, (VRAM), project took place on June 13 in Warrick County, Indiana. VRAM was placed on I-64 starting east of SR-61 and continuing to west of SR-161. The VRAM application was applied on the centerline of the pavement, as this is the most...
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Effingham County, Illinois Investing Infrastructure Dollars with VRAM.

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About this project On June 15, 2022, a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) project took place in Effingham County, Illinois. This 136,294-foot project on US-40 went from Salt Creek to 1500th Avenue in Teutopolis. The VRAM application for the centerline joints was targeted at 18” wide. The VRAM applicator for...
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Sheboygan County, Wisconsin Responsibly Stewarding Public Resources with the use of VRAM.

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About this project: Pictured above: VRAM placed and settling on the road. This Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) project took place on June 28th in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. This two-lane highway goes through a commercial warehouse section and a subdivision. The county is designating VRAM for not only the centerline,...
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