Enhancing asphalt pavement construction techniques has allowed the Utah Department of Transportation to enhance long-term durability for roadway life, while reducing costs and work zone-related travel delays. The agency found the ability to place a thick 6 to 8 inch “lift” of more durable asphalt in a single operation speeds up construction while reducing ongoing roadway maintenance needs. This $6.2 million project in Wendover, Utah demonstrated the possibility of improving roadway density and, consequently, the durability of an asphalt pavement—saving time, money, and headaches for commuters over the years. Furthermore, this approach has the potential to be applied in scenarios where the curing time for high early strength concrete pavement can be reduced by a week. As a result, critical infrastructure can be opened to traffic within just a couple of days, thanks to the utilization of resilient asphalt pavement.
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