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Last updated on Thursday, July 26, 2018
(PUTNAM AND MORGAN COUNTIES) - The Indiana Department of Transportation Cloverdale Subdistrict will begin chip and seal preservation on or after Monday, July 30, weather permitting.
Depending on weather conditions, crews will be on site from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day.
Roadway sections to be chip sealed include:
Loose stone will be on the highway temporarily during the initial cure of the asphalt. Drivers are urged to slow down and allow additional space between vehicles to prevent stone chips from damaging windshields or paint on auto bodies.
Once the chip seal has cured, crews will sweep the highway to clear away loose stone and apply a light application of dark asphalt material to lock in remaining stone and minimize dust. Work is expected to last through Tuesday, August 7.
About Chip-Seal Projects
After years of heavy traffic and winter freeze-thaw cycles, small cracks develop in our highways. If left untreated, moisture seeps into these cracks and form potholes when the water freezes and expands. As the name implies, a chip-seal treatment seals off the cracks. The stone chips provide improved traction for stopping, especially during winter.
National research has shown that every $1 used to preserve our pavements saves $6 to $14 in future, more disruptive repairs.
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