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Construction updates

 

 

2010 Construction

 

Three new test cells will be constructed on the Mainline to investigate the design, construction, and performance aspects of composite pavements. Construction will begin in mid-April and continue for approximately eight weeks.

• Brief summary of 2010 MnROAD construction
• Engineer’s Weekly Report
  • April 12-16, 2010
  • April 19-23, 2010
  • April 26-30, 2010
  • May 3-7, 2010
  • May 10-14, 2010
  • May 1- 28, 2010

 

2008 Construction

 

Reconstruction began in April 2008 and was completed in November. Over 20 test cells were either reconstructed or rehabilitated with asphalt or concrete surfacing.

• 2008 MnROAD Phase II Construction Report
• Two-Page Brief on Phase II Construction

 

2007 Construction

 

MnROAD reconstruction on the Low Volume Road in 2007 included Fly Ash Stabilized Full depth reclamation, Polyphosphoric acid modified asphalt, and two new cells to evaluate the impact of implements of husbandry vehicles on low volume roadways.

• 2007 Low Volume Road and Farm Loop Construction Report

 

 

Two Cells on the mainline were diamond ground with an innovative grind for quiet pavements

• Report of Diamond Grinding on Cells 7 and 8