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In Case Studies , Safety , Sustainability

Illinois Building a More Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure

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About this project: A recent VRAM project took place in Will County, Illinois on September 19th. This was an Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Project. The 292,608-foot project in Lawrence County started in the northbound lanes, covering a stretch south of I-80 to just south of Weber Road. VRAM was...
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October 3, 2022 by Zoe Buhl
In Case Studies , Sustainability

How Ohio Enhances Road-Life & Quality with VRAM

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About this project: A Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane, VRAM, project took place on State Road-21 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio on September 17th. This Project was by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). This project covered 1.47 miles on this two-lane highway between Strasburg and Beach City, Ohio. The project started...
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September 29, 2022 by Zoe Buhl
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Morgan County, IN Protecting the Longitudinal Joint, One Road at a Time

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About this project: A project utilizing VRAM took place on Waverly Park Road in Morgan County, Indiana on August 31st and September 1st. This was a County project. The project covered a 4.3 mile long, heavily traveled, two lane highway. The project started near SR-144 running south. VRAM was designated...
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September 20, 2022 by Zoe Buhl
In Case Studies , Safety , Sustainability

How Ohio Enhanced Its Performance of the Longitudinal Joint

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The longitudinal joint is the first part of the pavement to fail. As a road’s most permeable part, this joint is susceptible to the elements, such as air and water that work down through this gap, causing the joint to deteriorate, crack and pothole. When the longitudinal joint fails, the...
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September 13, 2022 by Zoe Buhl
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 , 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