Take a close look at a hot mix asphalt (HMA) mat paved over J-Band. In the right circumstances, there is a shadow that appears. Above the band where t…
J-Band’s Shadow on Road Construction
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Illinois State Route 33 is Preserved with VRAM Application
Together, Evergreen Roadworks™ and Ambraw Asphalt Materials worked with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to preserve IL-33 using VRA…
Over 20 years of J-Band Preserving Roads with Evergreen Roadworks
The Need for a Longitudinal Joint Sealant Every road is built with significant weak points where water can more easily permeate the pavement...
A Safer Way: Eliminating Centerline Density Testing
Road construction can be dangerous. Vehicles zoom past field workers at hazardous speeds. One of the riskiest places to be is near the centerline of...
IDOT Extends Infrastructure Dollars with LJS Project in Clay-Richland County, IL
Together, Evergreen Roadworks, IDOT and Howell Asphalt succeeded in equipping US-50 with VRAM. This application can help US-50 last up to five years l…
J-Band Fortifies the Centerline of SR-41 in Adams County, OH
Road experts agree that the most vulnerable part of pavement is the center longitudinal joint. When facing natural elements and tension stress, voids …
VRAM Preserves US-50 with the help of Milestone Contractors and Evergreen Roadworks
Longitudinal joint cracking is a recurring problem that affects asphalt pavements. The resulting road deterioration causes issues for road...
A Materials Approach to Longitudinal Joint Construction
Is it easy to find roads in poor condition in your county? Several factors can contribute to road deterioration over time, including the size of...
Asphalt Materials & Evergreen Roadworks Work Together to Perform a Successful J-Band Project in Calumet, WI
Many road experts know that the first part of a pavement to fail is the longitudinal joint. By using a void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM)...
LJS Project is Successful in Effingham County, Illinois
A void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM), more commonly known as a longitudinal joint sealant (LJS), is gaining momentum in the state of...
How to Test the Permeability of Your Roadway
Have you ever wondered why your longitudinal joint is cracking and deteriorating over time? It’s probably because the pavement joint is highly...
How You Can Leverage HSIP (Highway Safety Improvement Program) Funds Systemwide to Minimize Crashes & Fatalities
Are frequent accidents happening due to the deteriorating condition of your roads? There are funds for you, your county and state to utilize to...
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