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How Lawrence County, IL Creates a More Resilient and Reliable Infrastructure

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About this project: A Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane, (VRAM), project took place on August 29th and 30th in Lawrence County, Illinois. This 66,040-foot project took place on IL-33 from the Crawford County line to Old US 50. VRAM was designated for application to the centerline joint with a width of...
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Nebraska Becomes 22nd State To Use VRAM

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This week, Sutton, Nebraska began their first application of J-Band, a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane also known as VRAM. This makes Nebraska the 22nd state to use VRAM to help protect the center of the road. Why is it important to protect the centerline? Longitudinal joints(1) are often the first...
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National Aviation Week: Improving Airport Pavements Across the U.S.

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Many might wonder how National Aviation Week relates to the work we do here at J-Band. The work we do expands far beyond just county roads and highways. We also have experience working with airports because just like with roads, protecting longitudinal joints is also important for airport pavements!  ...
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August: National Traffic Awareness Month

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Did you know that August is National Traffic Awareness Month? J-Band is committed to educating drivers about the importance of safe driving amidst high volumes of traffic. Traffic is something that many of us deal with on a daily basis, yet may not think about beyond simply getting through it....
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National Air Traffic Control Day: Recognizing Our Work at Coles County Airport

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Many might wonder how National Air Traffic Control Day relates to the work we do here at J-Band. The work we do expands far beyond just county roads and highways. We also have experience working with airports because just like with roads, protecting longitudinal joints is also important for airport...
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