As cities across the U.S. grapple with aging infrastructure and rising maintenance costs, two Ohio citiesโToledo and Westervilleโare addressing both...
Two Ohio Cities Building More Resilient Roads with J-Band
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ODOTโs 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...
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:...
Unique High-Value Lot Preservation at Barber Motorsports Park
In Birmingham, Alabama, Barber Motorsports Park is a monumental destination for motorsports enthusiasts. The 880-acre park is home to the Barber...
Morgan County Future-Proofs Their Communityโs Roads with Milestone and Evergreen
One of the big challenges in road management is making the most of limited funding. With road networks in a constant state of deterioration, staying...
J-Bandโs Shadow on Road Construction
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…
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...
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 …
How to Test the Permeability of Your Roadway
Have you ever wondered why your longitudinal joint is cracking and deteriorating over time? Itโs probably because the pavement joint is highly...
VRAM Extends the Life of IL-1 in Crawford County, ILย
All road experts know that the first part of the pavement to fail is the longitudinal joint. Elements such as air, water and dust work their way...
J-Band & Centerline Rumble Strips Working Together to Improve the Safety of Otterville Road
Otterville Road in Jersey County, Illinois, is a 25-year-old pavement that has experienced several roadway fatalities and departure accidents over...