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In Case Studies , Safety

Minnesota Investing Infrastructure Dollars in VRAM

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About this project: A Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane, (VRAM), project took place on August 3rd & 8th in Hennepin County, Minnesota. This was a Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) project. On both August 3rd and the 8th, a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane, (VRAM), project took place on Trunk Highway 55....
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August 24, 2022 by Zoe Buhl
In Case Studies , Research and Studies , Safety , Sustainability

Learn How Illinois is Protecting the Centerline Joint with VRAM.

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About this project: A Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane, (VRAM), project took place on July 11th and 12th in Fayette County. This was a state project. This project on US-40 was from Kaskaskia River Bridge to 0.1 miles east of US-51, through IL-185 east of Vandalia to 0.2 miles south of...
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August 23, 2022 by Zoe Buhl
In Case Studies , Rumble Strips , Safety

Rumble Strips Help Save Lives in Ohio

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Rumble Strips are an Important Safety Measure With more than 42,900 fatalities occurring on U.S. highways each year, roadway safety remains one of the most challenging issues facing our country. (1) Rumble strips are a safety measure used to address one of the most serious types of traffic crashes: a...
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August 19, 2022 by Zoe Buhl
In Case Studies , Safety , Sustainability

Champaign Co, IL is Building Longer-Lasting, Safer Roads

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About This Project: On June 28, 2022, a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane, (VRAM), project took place. This project runs from West University Avenue to West White Street. The application for this project was scheduled to be 18” wide. Pictured above: VRAM applied on the centerline joint. Protecting the longitudinal joint...
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August 16, 2022 by Zoe Buhl
In Case Studies , Safety , Sustainability

Steuben County, IN Enhances Its Performance of the Longitudinal Joint

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About this project: On the dates of May 16-19 of this year, a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane, (VRAM), project took place. This project occurred on I-69 from Michigan State Line south to about 1.2 miles north of US-20 interchange. The Northbound lanes are the ones being worked on; the Southbound...
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August 12, 2022 by Zoe Buhl
In Case Studies , Safety , Sustainability

Effingham County, Illinois Investing Infrastructure Dollars with VRAM.

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About this project On June 15, 2022, a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) project took place in Effingham County, Illinois. This 136,294-foot project on US-40 went from Salt Creek to 1500th Avenue in Teutopolis. The VRAM application for the centerline joints was targeted at 18” wide. The VRAM applicator for...
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August 5, 2022 by Zoe Buhl