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Roadbuilding
Woman fixes pothole in busy Ark. road after city denies responsibility
When drivers started to complain about a certain, large pothole on Savannah Drive in Maumelle, Arkansas, and city officials said it was not the responsibility of the City of Maumelle to maintain the privately owned road, Sara Martin took it upon herself to fix it, KARK.com reports. Martin went to a hardware store, bought some […]
March 14, 2019
Roadbuilding
Pothole Blitz: Reporting, tracking and repair of this ubiquitous problem are evolving
Potholes are the universal bane of motorists across the country. They’re also among the top complaints public works and transportation agencies receive from the public. Their presence is so ubiquitous that officials are using a variety of methods to manage pothole reporting and tracking. They’re also extending their repair efforts beyond the old “two guys […]
July 31, 2017
Roadbuilding
Plug-in device can report location, severity of potholes using vehicle’s vibrations
A Texas group called Thing for Things is trying to fix the pothole problem in North Texas using technology, wfaa.com reports. The group came up with the idea of using a small plug-in device that can attach to almost any vehicle to collect road condition data as the vehicle travels the roads. The plug-in uses GPS […]
June 1, 2017
Roadbuilding
Former WV Transportation Sec. invents tire-based pothole repair method that “will last indefinitely”
Morgantown inventor and former West Virginia Secretary of Transportation Samuel G. Bonasso and his partner, Jim Matuga, have developed what they say is a long-term repair for potholes called the Pothole Terminator by Mechanical Concrete, and they hope the West Virginia Division of Highways will begin using it. “We’ve got a long-term, permanent solution that can actually reduce […]
March 29, 2017
Roadbuilding
Pothole insurance takes hold in auto industry
How much would you pay to protect your vehicle from pothole damage? Some car owners are adding an additional cost to their regular maintenance plan by purchasing insurance that protects against potholes, USA Today reports. Related: “Pothole Robin Hood” aims to fix 100 potholes in Jackson, Miss. The insurance, known as road hazard insurance, protects cars […]
April 30, 2014
Roadbuilding
Spring is here, but effects of winter weather linger
Today marks the first day of spring, but that doesn’t mean transportation agencies are done battling winter’s harsh effects on the roads. The past few months brought freeze-thaw cycles that scarred roads with potholes and winter storms that called for more salt, sand, fuel and other snow removal resources than many agencies had prepared to […]
March 20, 2014
Roadbuilding
Materials that Make a Difference
ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 boasts innovative materials for roads and bridges that deserve a closer look.
February 10, 2014
Roadbuilding
Maryland highway crews repair potholes following rain, snow storms
Maryland highway crews, like those in other states, are working to repair potholes that formed after recent rain and snow storms. The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) announced that crews are repairing the potholes weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. SHA Administrator Melinda B. Peters explains that the recent snow storms likely contributed to […]
January 17, 2014
Roadbuilding
Invite Them and They Will Come
Find the local reporters covering your industry and invite them to your office and out to a jobsite.
August 7, 2013
Roadbuilding
“Pothole Robin Hood” aims to fix 100 potholes in Jackson, Miss.
A man known as the “pothole Robin Hood” has filled more than 50 potholes in Jackson, Mississippi, since Memorial Day, using asphalt he took from the city, according to a report from ABC News. The man, who goes by the name “Chane,” said he takes asphalt from the city, repairs potholes and writes “citizen fixed” […]
July 12, 2013
Roadbuilding
Boston officials test three options for repairing potholes
Boston officials are testing three innovative, new options for repairing potholes in the city, Boston.com reported. The testing will last six months before officials decide whether to permanently implement any of the strategies. The materials are more expensive than regular asphalt but may provide a faster, more eco-friendly solution to filling potholes and can be […]
March 25, 2013
Roadbuilding
Applications & Innovations
8 techniques for restoring concrete roads.
January 9, 2013
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