Ellis County Commissioner Larry Jones was looking for more cost-effective methods to construct roads with greater strength and longer service life. A lifelong resident of Ellis County, Jones had seen the problem getting worse as more people moved in and, consequently, his roads were carrying traffic loads well beyond what they were designed to do. He also knew his … [Read more...] about Ellis County Works to Strengthen Roadbed
Road & Bridge
Special Road and Bridge Product Spotlight
Special Road and Bridge Product Spotlight Asphalt Zipper Revolutionizing Texas County Road Budgets Counties across Texas concerned with limited budget resources are turning to an innovative new machine, the Asphalt Zipper, to squeeze more out of their budgets and achieve longer-lasting results. The Zipper can save 50 percent to 70 percent or more and increase … [Read more...] about Special Road and Bridge Product Spotlight
Pipeline Safety 101
Training Helps Prepare First Responders With more than 2 million miles of pipeline crisscrossing the United States, pipeline safety is a key component of first responder training. As awareness of this issue spreads, counties are better preparing themselves for potential pipeline emergencies. The Danielle Dawn Smalley Foundation, based in Crandall, provides pipeline safety … [Read more...] about Pipeline Safety 101
Keeping Water off Roads Boosts Preservation Efforts
You’ve heard that real estate is all about location, location, location. When it comes to roads, the key is drainage, drainage, drainage. That’s how Jim Moulthrop, co-chair of the national Task Force on Roadway Pavement Preservation for Surfaced and Unsurfaced Roads, explained the importance of handling water when working to preserve roads. Without proper … [Read more...] about Keeping Water off Roads Boosts Preservation Efforts
Software Simplifies Road, Bridge Record-keeping
Software Simplifies Road, Bridge Record-keeping Rifling through months – maybe even years – of records to find out when you performed maintenance on a particular road or serviced a piece of equipment can be a time-consuming, frustrating task. Many counties have simplified and enhanced the way they do business by using computer software designed for road and … [Read more...] about Software Simplifies Road, Bridge Record-keeping