Lincoln Avenue Cold Pavement Recycling

Lincoln Avenue consists of approximately 14.5 miles of rural County Road, servicing primarily farming traffic. The existing pavement was heavily oxidized and distressed due to many years of heavy traffic, and during the project the County elected to widen the roadway as well, adding an additional 4-ft of shoulder width to each lane.

The County determined that Cold Central Plant Recycling (CCPR) would be the most effective and cost-efficient method of rehabilitation. CCPR would allow the County to utilize the RAP generated from the existing pavement to create a new pavement section, while simultaneously providing the opportunity to adjust grades, widen shoulders, and perform any necessary digouts or base repairs. In total, of the 14.5 mile stretch of roadway, approximately 8.5 miles was designed for rehabilitation using CCPR of varying depths. The remaining 6 miles was rehabilitated using lesser depths of removal and replacement, as the pavement distress was not significant in those areas to warrant the full CCPR treatment. By utilizing varying depths of CCPR throughout the project, the County was able to capture most pavement distresses and rehabilitate the pavement while minimizing waste generated, minimizing excess cost, and utilizing a sustainable and environmentally friendly pavement rehabilitation process.