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In Great Asphalt Moments , Industry News , Project Reviews

J‑Band VRAM Innovation is Setting Records in 2025

VRAM applied in bands to a ramp
From idea to impact: VRAM is redefining best practices in joint construction.  VRAM is protecting roads across North America  Thousands of lane miles across 29 states now incorporate Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM), demonstrating its widespread use in asphalt pavement construction. Across the country, agencies have adopted VRAM to address the Achilles’ heel of asphalt pavement: the longitudinal joint. This innovation story is well...
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December 10, 2025 by Olivia Kortepeter
In Great Asphalt Moments , Industry News , Specialty Products

Paving Indiana’s Future: VRAM Joins the State Spec

INDOT Adopt VRAM
As of April 16, 2025, INDOT has released a state design memo specifying the use of Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) for Asphalt Paving in projects with category 2, 3 and 4 surface mixes.  Design Memo No. 25-10: Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) for Asphalt Paving  To: All Design Personnel...
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April 21, 2025 by Olivia Kortepeter
In Case Studies , Great Asphalt Moments , Industry News , Our Applicators

Grant County, Indiana Wins APAI Quality Asphalt Pavement Award for Innovative Excellence

Two men pose with their award in front of Evergreen's trade show booth
When it comes to infrastructure, quality is non-negotiable. This year, Grant County, Indiana earned recognition at the respected Asphalt Pavement Association of Indiana (APAI) Quality Asphalt Pavement Awards. The county’s winning project on Wheeling Pike Road exemplified excellence in craftsmanship, innovation and expertise. Selected from a competitive pool of nominees,...
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January 17, 2025 by Olivia Kortepeter
In Industry News , Research and Studies , Rumble Strips , Safety

Discoveries on Low-Noise Rumble Strips 

Sinusoidal rumble strip in the center of a road
In a time when drivers are more distracted than ever, rumble strips are a necessity to save motorists from head-on collisions and road departure crashes. The Federal Highway Administration reports that, “milled centerline rumble strips provide statistically significant reductions in injury crashes of 38-50% on rural two-lane roads and 37-91%...
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October 22, 2024 by Olivia Kortepeter
In Case Studies , Industry News , Research and Studies

A Materials Approach to Longitudinal Joint Construction

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Is it easy to find roads in poor condition in your county? Several factors can contribute to road deterioration over time, including the size of maintenance budgets, the extent of roadways an agency manages and the timing of preventative efforts. So how can different longitudinal joint construction methods help prevent...
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June 25, 2024 by Olivia Kortepeter
In Industry News , Research and Studies

How to Test the Permeability of Your Roadway

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Have you ever wondered why your longitudinal joint is cracking and deteriorating over time? It’s probably because the pavement joint is highly permeable, which allows elements such as water and air to seep into the pavement and break it down. Pavement joints are traditionally hard areas to obtain density, leading...
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May 13, 2024 by Olivia Kortepeter