SCDOT: Concrete Most Economical for High Volume Roads
Interstate-85 in Anderson County, South Carolina has concrete southbound lanes running parallel to northbound asphalt. This duality presents a unique side-by-side comparison for pavement researchers.
Video: GDOT Often Relies on Concrete
Each day commuters in Metro Atlanta travel through a complex maze of lanes, ramps and interchanges. As one of the fastest growing cities in the Southeast, the Georgia Department of Transportation often relies on concrete to keep all the traffic flowing.
Caution Urged for I-59 Travelers
Drivers on I-59 just north of Gadsden are urged to use caution as all interstate traffic is now traveling in the southbound lanes. The northbound lanes of I-59 are now closed for one of the largest road projects in Alabama– complete replacement of an 11-mile stretch of aging pavement.
State of Alabama Wins Big
Work on a major I-59 concrete paving project, currently under construction just north of Gadsden, was contracted for twenty million dollars less than originally estimated by the Alabama Department of Transportation. The savings are being used for other badly needed road projects in our State.
Video Provides Overview of I-59 Project
Ben Thackerson, District Manager of the Alabama Department of Transportation's Division One discusses I-59's unbonded concrete overlay project, an option that will allow construction on the existing surface without the need to remove the old pavement.
Sponsors Support Site's Message
The Alabama Department of Transportation should be applauded for specifying an unbonded concrete overlay to replace 10.8 miles of I-59 north of Gadsden. The original concrete pavement has been in place since the mid-60’s. It has performed well and has far exceeded expectations for service. “Road to Success” salutes ALDOT’s decision to replace a proven concrete pavement with new concrete.
Ensuring a Smooth Ride
Hinkle Contracting Corporation has recently purchased a revolutionary, first-in-it’s-industry Smoothness Indicator. They will use the new machine to that ensure ride quality for the concrete pavement of the 11-mile stretch on Interstate 59, north of Gadsden.
About the Road to Success
Road to Success is a public information initiative sponsored by the American Concrete Pavement Association’s – Alabama Chapter and features one of the state's largest road building projects in recent times; new concrete pavement on 10.8 miles of both the north and southbound lanes of I-59 near Gadsden.