The SR-96 project’s major work items were SMA, HMA, FSR-HMA (Fiber Strength Reinforcement — Hot Mix Asphalt) and some roto-milling, signs, striping, and various other items. The project had some deep milling where we placed FSR-HMA for 1,500 tons. Geneva Rock added a scratch course roughly four miles long that was 1,940 tons of HMA. After paving, the entire job was coated with 730 tons of SMA. The project was successful in achieving over $30k in material incentives and $30k in smoothness incentives. The combination of Geneva Rock’s exceptional team, stakeholders and subcontractors delivered this project on time and under budget by nearly $500k.
This project was joint bid with another Region 4 project, US-6; Emma Park Road. It was also unique with the FSR-HMA and the close proximity of a high-profile railroad that UPRR (Union Pacific Railroad) utilizes frequently. Due to varied uses, Geneva Rock was required to maintain access to the public during the many phases of construction. The trickiest part of the project was working with the Union Pacific Railroad on the crossing near the junction of US-6 on SR-96. A joint decision was made between all parties that, during the roto-milling and paving portions of the project, traffic controls with flagging would be used for the safety of the public and workers at this busy intersection.
The safety on this project was truly exceptional with over 4,000 hours worked. This project was completed without lost time or recordable injury and zero safety incidents within construction teams or the public. The project, in many ways, was a simple resurfacing of a worn-down-and-out highway surface. The work performed extended the life of the roadway and enhanced the roadway surface while providing improved safety features with the addition of center and side rumble strips and the elimination of soft spots. This limited the unnecessary disturbance of the natural ground and vegetation. The drainage features and shoulder grading also enhance the functional and aesthetic features. The completed road in the grandeur of the fall setting is a sight to behold.
