How to Cost-Effectively Widen a Road
When confronted with the need to widen a road, Union County, OH found this cost-effective approach using recycled asphalt and cold mix asphalt.
When confronted with the need to widen a road, Union County, OH found this cost-effective approach using recycled asphalt and cold mix asphalt.
Road projects depend on materials arriving exactly when and where they’re needed. When deliveries happen without interruption, schedules stay on-track and work keeps moving forward.
That reliability doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of a logistics team working continuously behind the scenes to anticipate needs and manage the details so customers can focus on building longer‑lasting, safer roads.
When five Wisconsin highway commissioners recently gathered to talk pavement at the Wisconsin County Highway Association winter meeting, the conversation wasn’t small talk — it covered managing lane miles, overcoming air voids and understanding treatment options that can extend road life. Each leader carried the same mission: make roads last longer, cost less and perform better, despite stagnant budgets and growing challenges.
Every spring, our team gathers for Asphalt Materials, Inc. (AMI) Spring Kick Off, an opportunity to come together, learn from all areas of the business and align on goals for the year to come. We also celebrate wins from the year before; most importantly is the moment we take to recognize the people who bring AMI’s values to life every day.
Helping agencies and contractors succeed starts with offering a toolbox of solutions, each addressing specific needs that may be encountered on roads throughout a network. The goal of every project is to select an optimal treatment to extend pavement life and budget. One of these innovative options is eFlex® highly modified micro surfacing, now part of the Asphalt Materials portfolio.
Not all roads are built equally, but long-lasting roads are built from smart, strategic decisions. At Asphalt Materials, Inc., we understand that the key to durable infrastructure isn’t just how roads are constructed, but how they’re maintained over time.
The leadership at Asphalt Materials, Inc. (AMI) offered their time and resources as they visited Coburn Place, a safe haven for survivors of domestic violence, on a beautiful afternoon in September. The team stepped into apartment #301 to prepare the space to be a home to a mother and her three teenage sons.
In Central Ohio, just west of Columbus, lies Madison County – a community of 44,000 residents and a diverse network of rural and urban roadways. Like many counties, Madison County faces the challenge of maintaining its network with limited resources and growing demands. But instead of relying solely on traditional methods, the county has embraced a proactive approach to extend the life of its roads.
Whether it’s rethinking how a workspace is organized or finding smarter ways to reduce various types of waste, our team members are the driving force behind progress. By investing in continuous improvement, we’re transforming operations while building a culture that reflects our commitment to safety, efficiency and innovation.
Selecting an early life preservation treatment for high-traffic roadways that minimizes public impact is no easy task, especially when daily commutes and complex layouts are in play. That’s where Asphalt Materials, Inc. (AMI) stepped in with its AMIGUARD™ rapid penetrating emulsion rejuvenator treatment. See how a forward-thinking, trusted partnership and an original, innovative application delivered a quick, effective solution tailored to this county’s unique needs.
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