Pavement Management Plan - Episode 5: Reclamation
Chanhassen explains cost-effective road repair technique for deteriorating streets
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Notable Quotes (3)
Full depth reclamation or FDR involves grinding up a road's existing asphalt and mixing it with the top part of the aggregate base to create a new base layer.
We use this construction technique when the existing pavement shows signs of significant deterioration and generally scores below a 60 on the overall condition index a zero to 100 point scale we use to rate a road's health.
Although this method is more expensive and extensive than the mill and overlay technique it avoids the more costly total reconstruction which involves various additional improvements.
Ordinances & Resolutions (4)
City's strategic plan for managing street upkeep, prioritizing road work, and scheduling construction and repairs.
A 0 to 100-point scale used to rate a road's health and determine eligibility for specific repair techniques like full depth reclamation.
A series of informational videos providing more detail on road repair selection processes and techniques.
Official city website providing information about ongoing projects around Chanhassen.