Patching

When it comes to performing a lasting repair, the persistent freeze thaw cycles of northern Michigan can be a pain. “Two days ago, it was 50 degrees, now it’s 22 with 4 inches of snow on the ground–at least until the sun comes out and melts it,” said Traverse City Street Superintendent Mark Jones. “We […]

Cracks, wear and potholes are telltale signs of asphalt damage, leaving many property owners and managers searching for the best way to resolve these issues while keeping their asphalt in good condition. Oftentimes, those responsible for maintaining parking lots will default to sealcoating as the solution to various problems with asphalt. For asphalt pavement that […]

Judith Corley-Lay, Ph.D. in civil engineering, brings 40 years of experience and professional registration to her new role as the head of the National Center for Pavement Preservation (NCPP). After serving 25 of those years with the Pavement Management Unit of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT), Corley-Lay was looking forward to spending her […]

Patching is an important process in any pavement maintenance program. We have the ability to significantly increase the life of our patches if we pay attention to industry best practices. As with any other maintenance procedure, it’s important to make these repairs early. “There are fortunes to be saved just by changing a philosophy to […]

Asphalt’s speed-of-construction attributes garnered worldwide attention July 20 through 25 when a major Southern California freeway was reopened in five days after experiencing major flood damage. Interstate 10, a major freeway connecting Los Angeles to Phoenix was closed when flash-flooding caused a bridge to collapse, forcing eastbound traffic to take an hours-long detour. The interstate […]