Why Road Departments Should Prioritize Repaving Based on Pavement Condition

Every road department has far too many roads and way too little money. The challenge isn't deciding whether roads need to be repaved, it's deciding which roads should be repaved first; hopefully sometime this century. While public complaints and political pressure often influence paving sche…continue

Never Skip Setting Up a Work Zone

As a highway superintendent, you know your crews are under constant pressure to “just get it done.” A pothole needs patching. A tree limb needs removing. A catch basin needs a quick cleanout. And someone inevitably says, “We’ll be in and out in five minutes… no need to…continue