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City of Bloomington, Illinois Utilizing VRAM

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About this project: On October 6th, a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane, (VRAM), project took place on McLean Street in the city of Bloomington, Illinois. This 33,291-foot project that occurred on McLean Street stretched from East Oakland Avenue to East Washington. (Note: in Illinois VRAM is often referred to as LJS)....
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Clinton County, Iowa Investing Infrastructure Dollars into VRAM

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About this project: A VRAM project took place on Z40, also known as 400th Avenue, in Clinton County, Iowa on October 3rd. This was a 21,679-foot project with a 2,609-foot control section. The project covered the stretch from 140th Street to the city of Miles. The control section runs from...
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Champaign County, Illinois Extending Infrastructure Dollars with VRAM.

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About this project: A Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane, (VRAM), project took place on I-57 in Champaign County, Illinois on October 5th. This was a 70,688-foot project, running from 2 miles South of Thomasboro to US-136 in Rantoul. IDOT designated VRAM for the application to the centerline joint. (Note: in Illinois...
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IDOT Investing in VRAM to Save Infrastructure Dollars

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About This Project: A project utilizing VRAM took place on IL-49 in Vermillion County, Illinois on September 27th. This was a 14.5-mile, two-lane project. It began on the southern end at US-150 west of Fithian, ending at US-136 on the northern end. IDOT designated VRAM for the application to the...
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Westerville Investing in Longer-Lasting Roads

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About this project: VRAM projects on multiple roads within the City of Westerville took place on August 15th. These projects included, Hideaway Woods Drive, (from Dempsey Road to the dead end), Wetherby Lane, (from Crossbrook Boulevard to County Line Schrock Road), and Crossbrook Boulevard, (from Schrock Road to Wetherby Lane)....
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IDOT Saving Infrastructure Dollars with VRAM

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About this project: A VRAM project on I-24 in Massac County, Illinois took place on August 19th. This 161,778-foot project went from the Johnson County line to the Ohio River Bridge. IDOT designated VRAM for the application to the centerline joint prior to the final HMA paving. This was an...
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