Illinois Investigates the Causes of Bridge Deck Cracking and Potential Solutions March 12, 2024 - The Illinois Department of Transportation sought to better understand the different kinds of cracks that can occur in concrete bridge decks, as well as determine which sealant would be most appropriate and cost-effective given the bridge’s regional climate and other considerations.
Webinar to Highlight Cost-Effective Techniques for Preserving Concrete Pavements March 5, 2024 - There are a number of maintenance and preservation options available to help concrete pavements perform better and last longer, but choosing the treatment that will be most cost-effective and sustainable for a particular project can be a challenge.
New York Evaluates the Effects of a Modified Mowing Regime on Pollinators and Vegetation February 27, 2024 - Seasonal maintenance of roadside rights of way often overlaps with pollinator activities.
The New York State Department of Transportation initiated a research study to determine how modifying the state’s traditional mowing practices can affect pollinator populations and plants along the roadway.
Maintenance Sessions and Papers from the 2024 TRB Annual Meeting February 20, 2024 - No Boundaries has published a listing of technical sessions and papers related to maintenance for the 2024 Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting. The compendium includes each poster and lectern session’s […]
Montana Evaluates High Friction Surface Treatments for Bridge Decks February 13, 2024 - While polymer overlays have many advantages over traditional concrete overlays, they tend to cost more upfront. To better understand how the treatments compare in durability and cost-effectiveness, the Montana Department of Transportation installed polymer overlays on four of the state’s bridge decks and monitored the structures’ performance for several years.
Webinar to Discuss the Importance of Planting Locally Adapted Native Seeds February 6, 2024 - Seeds that are native to a local environment tend to be more resilient and require less maintenance than other seed varieties when used in roadside plantings.
Virginia Reviews Chip Seal Practices January 30, 2024 - Chip seals are one of the most common treatments for extending the service life of asphalt pavements. To ensure its chip seals are achieving the intended results, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) conducted an assessment of eight pavement resurfacing projects across the state.
Illinois Develops Guidance for Designing Smart Work Zones January 23, 2024 - Smart work zone systems offer to provide real-time information to drivers and increase safety for maintenance workers. However, states have little guidance for determining when smart work zones should be […]
FHWA Highlights Innovations from No Boundaries Members January 16, 2024 - The January/February 2024 issue of Innovator, the bimonthly newsletter of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), recognized the efforts of a number of No Boundaries member states.
Ohio Investigates Herbicide Application Improvements January 9, 2024 - While many transportation agencies have adjusted their traditional roadside maintenance work to encourage pollinator habitats, vegetation management along roadsides remains critical to ensure signs and guardrails are always visible and […]