For decades, road managers have tried to find a reliable fix for the consistent weakness in the center of every road. Over time, longitudinal...
VRAM Articles
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...
Grant County, Indiana Wins APAI Quality Asphalt Pavement Award for Innovative Excellence
When it comes to infrastructure, quality is non-negotiable. This year, Grant County, Indiana earned recognition at the respected Asphalt Pavement...
7 Years Later: VRAM Preserves an Otherwise Cracked Longitudinal Jointย
For decades, road managers have been plagued by a problem with no effective solution. As sure as death and taxes, longitudinal joints have been the...
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...
Accelerated VRAM Pavement Testing at the NCAT Test Track
The NCAT Test Track The National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) Test Track at Auburn University is a proving ground for asphalt...
Marathon County Highway Department Chooses Long-Lasting Safety
The Marathon County Highway Department in central Wisconsin is hard at work maintaining over 600 miles of highways. Their commitment to a safe and...
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 …
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...











