Minnesota Department of Transportation

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Project development

Functional groups

Bituminous Engineering Unit

Goal

To provide engineering and technical expertise to MnDOT, cities, counties, contractors, and consultants for the planning, designing, constructing, and maintenance of bituminous pavements.

Products the unit provides

  • Engineering and technical expertise for the planning, designing, constructing, and maintenance of bituminous pavements
  • Material design recommendation review
  • Issue mixture design recommendations for metro bituminous paving projects
  • Bituminous mix design review
  • Specialized bituminous laboratory testing and Independent Assurance Testing
  • Technical assistance relating to pavement preservation and preventive maintenance

What to expect from the unit

  • Project Quality Control/Verification oversight (spreadsheet, audits, etc.)
  • Help and support with issues from design though construction and into maintenance
    • Lift thickness
    • Mixture type
    • Density control
    • Pavement smoothness
    • Constructability

What you need to provide to the unit

  • Project specifics including SP, location, plans sheets, and special provisions 
  • Pictures and description of construction related issues

What the unit expects from you

  • Current project documentation
  • Knowledge of any agreements when discussing project specifics