Across the country, more and more agencies are turning to Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) to strengthen their repaving projects from the...
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Two Ohio Cities Building More Resilient Roads with J-Band
As cities across the U.S. grapple with aging infrastructure and rising maintenance costs, two Ohio cities—Toledo and Westerville—are addressing both...
Using Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Funding to Reduce Run-off-Road Crashes in Coles County, IL
Roadway departure crashes remain one of the deadliest occurrences on U.S. roads. Between 2016 and 2018, the Federal Highway Administration recorded...
Building Better Longitudinal Joints: How VRAM Enhances Notched-Wedge Paving
We all know how important and difficult it is to consistently achieve adequate density at longitudinal construction joints. These joints are...
Montana Highway 200 Trench Mill and Fill: Slot Paving Made Durable with a VRAM
The Problem Miles of existing roads are plagued with longitudinal joint distress, especially if they have milled rumble strips. Centerline...
ODOT’s US-6 Displays the Power of VRAM to Seal Longitudinal Joints
Crack sealing is an important practice for agencies to prevent further damage to already emerging cracks in a pavement structure. The longitudinal...
Paving Indiana’s Future: VRAM Joins the State Spec
As of April 16, 2025, INDOT has released a state design memo specifying the use of Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) for Asphalt Paving in...
Preserving Rumble Strips: Real-World Reviews of VRAM for Rumble Strip Longevity
Rumble strips play a critical role in keeping drivers alert and roadways safe. However, they are typically constructed over or near longitudinal...
Northern Ohio State Route 168 Exceeds Expectations with VRAM
The most vulnerable part of any new asphalt pavement is typically the longitudinal construction joint. Achieving adequate density at the...
NRRA: Materials-Based Methods to Improve Rumble Strip Durability
In 2023, the National Road Research Alliance (NRRA) issued a call for innovation for preventative roadway maintenance and this project answered:...
A Solution to Joint Density Failure: J-Band + Rapid Penetrating Emulsion (RPE)
Achieving adequate density at the longitudinal joint of a road is challenging. Well-constructed joints typically have 1-2% lower density than the...
I-72 Project Review: Staying Strong After 8 Years
Every road manager knows that longitudinal joints are typically the first part of the pavement to fail, but why does this happen and how can it be...
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