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From 2020 to 2023, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) District 3 oversaw the widening of State Highway 55 between Smiths Ferry and Round Valley, Idaho, approximately 60 miles (97 km) north of the city of Boise. This route provides a critical transportation connection between Boise and the town of McCall and is one of the few north–south connector routes in Idaho. At the project location, the highway follows a deep incised canyon formed by the North Fork of the Payette River. ITD’s project goal was to improve roadway geometry and sight distance by widening and realigning the roadway using a series of rock cuts and downslope wall systems. Within the 1-mile (1.6 km) project limits, work included nine major rock cuts ranging between 60 and 200 feet high (18–61 m). On March 15, 2021, a series of significant failures occurred in the newly constructed rock slopes, damaging several pieces of heavy equipment and shutting down the road. ITD immediately contacted Delve Underground to mobilize to the site, assess what caused the slope failures and the risk to the traveling public, provide emergency stabilization design and construction services, and assess and redesign the remainder of the rock cuts for the project. #delveunderground Read more about Idaho’s State Highway 55: Emergency Response, Rock Slope Design, & Construction in this article by James Struthers CEG, LEG, PG and Ethan Guzek: https://lnkd.in/gxEd4g6Y

Project Spotlight: LAK-002-01.05 L&R Bridge Widening & Rehabilitation 2LMN served as the prime consultant on this bridge widening and rehabilitation project for ODOT District 12. The project involved replacing deteriorated superstructures and expanding twin slab bridges covering six lanes of SR 2 over Worden Road in Wickliffe, Ohio. 2LMN provided survey, roadway design, maintenance of traffic, bridge design, and drainage design. The complex maintenance of traffic scheme enabled all six lanes of traffic (3 in each direction) to be maintained during construction by utilizing crossovers and contraflow. #bridges #civilengineering #transportation

GSE Survey Project Spotlight: Explore the range of survey services offered by GSE –prepare maps, deeds and field monumentation for right-of-way projects. Dive into one of Mobile County's Pay-As-You-Go roadway projects. https://bit.ly/4bTC61I #CreatingSolutions #Surveying

Municipalities that only use one or two pavement preservation treatments are hurting themselves. Imagine you're building a house, but the only tools you brought to the job site are a hammer and drill. It's going to be tough to build that house, right? You need a full toolbox with the right tools for the job as the building progresses through different stages. Pavement preservation is similar. There is no one-size-fits-all treatment. As a city or county, not utilizing a full "toolbox" of surface treatments is setting yourself up to fail. #pavementpreservation #asphaltmaintenance #publicworks #infrastructure #construction #roads #Streets #engineering #civilenginering

Municipalities that only use one or two pavement preservation treatments are hurting themselves. Imagine you're building a house, but the only tools you brought to the job site are a hammer and drill. It's going to be tough to build that house, right? You need a full toolbox with the right tools for the job as the building progresses through different stages. Pavement preservation is similar. There is no one-size-fits-all treatment. As a city or county, not utilizing a full "toolbox" of surface treatments is setting yourself up to fail. #pavementpreservation #asphaltmaintenance #publicworks #infrastructure #construction #roads #Streets #engineering #civilenginering

The Method of using Accelerated Bridge Construction for Roadway Projects

Explaining Ground Penetrating Radar in the Context of Road Construction.

Asphalt has changed a lot over the years. A Public Works Director or City Engineer who started their career in the late 80s or early 90s might remember working with the Marshall Mix. After that, Superpave was implemented, and the industry continually changed and updated. One thing that hasn't changed, though, is the need to preserve asphalt assets. Longer-lasting roads are less of a financial burden to taxpayers and less of a financial challenge to the nation's public works departments. Implementing a pavement preservation plan is the key to extending the life of your roads and lowering their ownership costs. If you're interested in discussing pavement preservation, shoot me a message or leave a comment below. #pavementpreservation #asphaltmaintenance #assetmanagement #taxpayers #innovation #publicworks #engineering #roads #streets

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Are you struggling to maintain low volume roads effectively? Do potholes, erosion, dust, and drainage issues keep recurring, leaving you with a headache and budget constraints? It’s time to take control of your road maintenance challenges and lead the way for smoother travels for your community. If you have roads that see up to 1,000 vehicles a day, you will want to join us for an exclusive one-day workshop tailored to address the unique maintenance issues faced by low volume road managers, road supervisors, engineers, and maintenance crews. Our expert-led sessions will equip you with invaluable insights and practical strategies to tackle these challenges head-on. Workshop Highlights: -In-depth discussions on the unique characteristics of low volume roads and their maintenance requirements. -Practical solutions to common everyday challenges encountered with low volume roads. -Case studies showcasing successful maintenance approaches from around North America and the globe. -New techniques and technologies from planning, design, construction, maintenance and administration. -Exhibitor Hall. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today and take the first step towards mastering low volume road maintenance. Register:   https://lnkd.in/gKsk_HsR #Localgov #onpoli #cdnmuni #goodroads #publicworks #roadsafety #Ontario #roads #gravel