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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 Hannah McFarland
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 Hannah McFarland
In Industry News , Safety

How You Can Leverage HSIP (Highway Safety Improvement Program) Funds Systemwide to Minimize Crashes & Fatalities 

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Are frequent accidents happening due to the deteriorating condition of your roads? There are funds for you, your county and state to utilize to enhance road conditions and reduce fatalities. These funds are called Highway Safety Improvement Program funds (HSIP).   The Highway Safety Improvement Program is a Federal-aid program to...
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April 23, 2024 by Hannah McFarland
In Industry News , Infrastructure , Rumble Strips , Safety

J-Band & Centerline Rumble Strips Working Together to Improve the Safety of Otterville Road

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Otterville Road in Jersey County, Illinois, is a 25-year-old pavement that has experienced several roadway fatalities and departure accidents over the years. Jersey County Highway department decided to take a stand and make improvements. Jersey County utilized Highway Safety Improvement Funds to implement this project. The Highway Safety Improvement Program...
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March 15, 2024 by Hannah McFarland
In Case Studies , Industry News , Research and Studies

Paving the Future: Montana Highway 200

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Co-authors: Andrew Eicher & Naarah Holloway 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...
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December 14, 2023 by Hannah McFarland
In Industry News

Quantifying Emissions through Sustainable Pavement Practices: FHWA Climate Challenge 

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Many businesses across the United States have already implemented more sustainable practices into their pavement construction projects. Other organizations want to make sustainable changes but are in need of the proper resources to help contribute to a greener planet. To combat this, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has created a...
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September 8, 2023 by Hannah McFarland