LAWRENCE CO. – Today Phil Cornelius of RejuvTec Inc. presented the Lawrence County Commissioners with a report from APART Laborator Analysis on the preservation program after treating roads with Reclamite®.
Testing was completed on the following roads:
- Tripleton Pike
- Lawrenceport Main
- Vinegar Hill Road
- Erie Church Road
- Ramsey Ridge
- Rabbitsville Road
Reclamite® is a rejuvenating fog seal, that will be applied to the below-listed streets and roads in Lawrence County.
Here are the results of the testing:
Commissioner Rodney Fish said he was at first skeptical about the process.
“I have to admit at first I was skeptical but I have been pleasantly pleased with the results,” he added.
Commissioner Wally Branham agreed.
“After seeing it on our roads and those in Daviess County I was impressed and I am all about saving the taxpayers’ money,” Branham added.
Reclamite ™ Application Process was placed on the following roads last year:
- County Road 250 East, south of Bedford City limits to Palestine Road
- Tripleton Pike from State Road 54 to West County Road 250 North
- Cobb Lane from State Road 54 to Springville Judah Road
- Springville Judah Road from Popcorn Road to Harrodsburg Road
- East County Road 500 South from US 50 to South Old Palestine Road
- Rabbitsville Road, from East County Road 500 South to the Mitchell City limits
- Dixie Highway from US 50 to US 50
- Lawrenceport Main from East County Road E 900 South to Lawrenceport Road
- North County Road 200 East from State Road 58 to the bridge
- Ramsey Ridge Road from North County Road 200 East to Gilgal Road
- Erie Road from State Road 446 to Shawswick Station Road
- Tunnelton Road from the Bedford City limits to East County Road 250 South
Reclamite ™ is an asphalt rejuvenating emulsion that restores the asphalt pavement back to its proper chemical balance, improves flexibility, eliminates cracking and potholes, reduces road fatigue, and slows the oxidation process.
This penetrating maltene replacement technology process is designed to extend the life of newly constructed pavement, and for corrective maintenance on deteriorated pavements to preserve roads in their current condition, delaying deterioration and more costly treatments.
An applicator truck sprays the Reclamite ™ on the asphalt surface. The emulsion goes down pink, penetrates the asphalt, and changes color in about 15-30 minutes depending on temperature and other factors.
A light coating of sand is then applied to absorb any leftover material and reduce tracking of the material. Although odorless, during the application process, pets and children should not be allowed on the street.
Reclamite ™ is a petroleum maltene-based treatment and will temporarily darken the pavement. If residue gets on driveways, wash it with water or it will wear off in two to six weeks. If residue gets on a vehicle, clean it immediately with soap and water or use a mild solvent remover such as Bug and Tar Remover, or WD-40.
