VSSI Headlines PAVEMENT PRESERVATION JOURNAL

Ever wonder what it takes to maintain roads in some of America's most remote, environmentally sensitive, and visually stunning locations? The story behind our National Park pavement preservation projects reveals challenges as impressive as the scenery itself! Read the full article here: https://qrco.de/PavementJournal

Last year, our crews completed preservation work across multiple National Parks in Utah and Nevada, facing unique obstacles that required innovative solutions at every turn:

EXTREME ELEVATION CHALLENGES: Working at elevations ranging from 2,000 to over 8,000 feet meant dealing with temperature fluctuations that could swing 40+ degrees in a single day. Our teams constantly monitored surface temperatures, as applying preservation materials outside the optimal temperature window would compromise quality and durability.

NARROW WORK WINDOWS: With visitor numbers exceeding 4.5 million annually across these parks, our work had to be meticulously scheduled around peak tourism periods.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROTOCOLS: Standard construction practices had to be completely reimagined. Water used for equipment cleaning was captured and removed from the park rather than allowed to drain. Dust control measures were enhanced to protect sensitive vegetation.

Our quality control was paramount, with continuous testing throughout the application process including emulsion temperature and application rate monitoring, aggregate gradation and moisture content testing, thickness verification using specialized gauges and surface texture measurements for safety and performance.

The result? Over 154 lane miles of preserved roadway that will serve park visitors for 7-10 additional years before requiring maintenance again—all while minimizing environmental impact. Great work!