Roadway departure crashes remain one of the deadliest occurrences on U.S. roads. Between 2016 and 2018, the Federal Highway Administration recorded...
The Problem Miles of existing roads are plagued with longitudinal joint distress, especially if they have milled rumble strips. Centerline...
Rumble strips play a critical role in keeping drivers alert and roadways safe. However, they are typically constructed over or near longitudinal...
In 2023, the National Road Research Alliance (NRRA) issued a call for innovation for preventative roadway maintenance and this project answered:...
The problem of noise pollution has become significant; NCHRP funded a study to investigate whether noise pollution generated from rumble strips could …
The Marathon County Highway Department in central Wisconsin is hard at work maintaining over 600 miles of highways. Their commitment to a safe and...
Otterville Road in Jersey County, Illinois, is a 25-year-old pavement that has experienced several roadway fatalities and departure accidents over...
The longitudinal joint is often the first part of the pavement to fail because the joint is one of the most permeable parts of the road, and...
Asphalt Materials Inc.’s (AMI) product, J-Band® is a void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM) used to protect the road’s centerline joint. Applied...
Written by Naarah Holloway By applying a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) at the time of construction to longitudinal joints, local and state...
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. This is a great time to remind drivers about the importance of remaining aware and alert for...
TRB Poster: Impact of Rumble Strips on Longitudinal Joint Pavement Performance