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VRAM Gaining Momentum in Michigan

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Road managers know that the longitudinal joint is the first part of the pavement to fail. As a road’s most permeable part, this joint is susceptible to the elements. Air and water work down through this gap causing the joint to deteriorate, crack, and pothole. And when the longitudinal joint...
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July 28, 2022 by Zoe Buhl
In Case Studies , Sustainability

How Marshall County, IN Enhanced Its Performance of the Longitudinal Joint

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A Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane, (VRAM), project took place in Marshall County, Indiana on the beautiful afternoon on June 24, 2022. The work was done over 15 miles on US-30 from State Road 17 to State Road 19. Project Details On this day, VRAM was applied on the centerline joint...
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July 27, 2022 by Zoe Buhl
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Using VRAM to Build Infrastructure that will Improve Safety Outcomes

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About This VRAM Project On June 24th, 2022, a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) project took place in Whitley County on US-30. One lane of the pavement was milled, and then VRAM was applied at the centerline of the road with a 9” band prior to paving the first half...
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July 22, 2022 by Zoe Buhl
In Case Studies , Safety , Sustainability

Adams County, Ohio Building More Resilient & Sustainable Roads

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VRAM helps Infrastructure Dollars go Further A Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) project took place in Adams County, Ohio on June 21st, 2022. The work was done on the two-lane highway State Road 247. Project Details VRAM was applied to the centerline of the road, starting just south of SR-32...
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July 20, 2022 by Zoe Buhl
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Westerville, Ohio Building a More Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure

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About this project: On June 15th, 2022, the City of Westerville, Ohio performed VRAM application on multiple roads within the city. These roads included Ashford Drive, Patricia Drive, Maplebrooke Drive, Center Street, and Susan Avenue. The prime paving contractor for this project was Strawser Paving Inc. of Columbus Ohio. The...
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July 18, 2022 by Zoe Buhl
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St. Joseph County’s Infrastructure Dollars Go Further as the Roads Last Longer With VRAM 

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About this project: This Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) project took place on June 23rd in St. Joseph County, IN. It ran on State Road-23 from Gumwood Road to Bittersweet Commons East, a four-lane road with multiple turning lanes. The applicator was Illiana and the prime was Milestone for this...
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July 14, 2022 by Zoe Buhl