Co-authors: Andrew Eicher & Naarah Holloway Road managers know that the longitudinal joint is the first part of the pavement to fail. As a...
DOT Articles
More than 20 Years of Longer Lasting Roads in Illinois with J-Bandยฎย
Lengthening road life has been a priority for road construction engineers and paving contractors to prevent road damage caused by longitudinal joint...
MnDOT finds PMBs Extend Road Service Life by Six Years
Many highway agencies recognize the benefits of using modified asphalts to reduce pavement distress and increase service life. Aย recent studyย from...
VRAM Still Paying Dividends for I-81 in Schuylkill County Pennsylvania
a VRAM project on I-81 in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania is still protecting pavements nearly five years after initial construction
Harnessing the Power of VRAM to Fix the Damn Roads in Michiganย
Before Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer took office in 2019, she promised to โfix the damn roadsโ (#FTDR). As she progresses into her second term,...
Comparative LCA of VRAM Highlighted at TRB 2023 Annual Meeting
VRAM had the most economical life cycle cost performance compared to conventional joints and maintenance.
WHEN WORKER SAFETY IS A FAMILY MATTER
The Scott Family Shares Personal Stories About Work Zone Safety
TRB Paper Reviews Impact of Rumble Strips on Longitudinal Joint Pavement Performance
TRB Poster: Impact of Rumble Strips on Longitudinal Joint Pavement Performance
Six Years and Counting: VRAM Continues to Protect The Longitudinal Joints of Ohioโs Roads
What if I told you, that you could add 5 years of extra life to your roads? Would you do it? We know that when roads last longer, infrastructure...
Annual Review of J-Band Application in Pleasantville, OH
Road managers know that the longitudinal joint is the first part of the pavement to fail. As a roadโs most permeable part, this joint is susceptible…
Protect The Longitudinal Joint. Protect The Entire Road.
Protect the Longitudinal Joint. Protect the Entire Road. Project: I-380 in Monroe County, PA
Annual Review ODOTโs Henry County US-6 VRAM Project
Projects utilizing innovative technologies are frequently built with both a test and a control section to understand how that technology performs....











