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J-Band & Centerline Rumble Strips Working Together to Improve the Safety of Otterville Road

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Otterville Road in Jersey County, Illinois, is a 25-year-old pavement that has experienced several roadway fatalities and departure accidents over the years. Jersey County Highway department decided to take a stand and make improvements. Jersey County utilized Highway Safety Improvement Funds to implement this project. The Highway Safety Improvement Program...
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The Future of Rumble Strips: Innovative Materials for Enhanced Durability

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Drivers are distracted now more than ever. Whether it be falling asleep behind the wheel or texting while driving, drivers are not paying attention to the roads. So, it is important to invest in a proven safety tool, centerline rumble strips (CLRS). Though rumble strips save lives, they may reduce...
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J-Band Annual Review: Currie Road in Novi, Michigan Two Years Later

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Asphalt Materials Inc.’s (AMI) product, J-Band® is a void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM) used to protect the road’s centerline joint. Applied before hot mix asphalt (HMA), J-Band migrates upwards once HMA is laid, filling air voids that could entrap air and water. These elements have the ability to significantly shorten...
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The Path to Success in Jersey County with VRAM Technology

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By applying a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) at the time of construction to longitudinal joints, local and state Department of Transportations (DOTs) can ensure their roads are less vulnerable to elements, such as water and air. VRAM fills pavement voids in the longitudinal joints from the bottom up and...
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Sheboygan County Protects County Road LL with VRAM

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By applying a void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM) at the time of construction to longitudinal joints, local and state departments of transportation can ensure their roads are less vulnerable to water that could otherwise seep into the voids. VRAM fills pavement voids in the longitudinal joints from the bottom up...
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Successful VRAM Application on SR-62 in Licking County, Ohio 

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Did you know that the first part of the pavement to fail is the longitudinal joint? This is due to the joint being vulnerable to elements such as water and air. The elements work their way through the joint through a gap which causes the joint to deteriorate, crack, and...
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