Ergon Inc.
Success Story:
eFlex ES Premium Slurry Seal Overcomes Bend’s Challenging Climate
Challenge
Need enhanced durability and resistance against power steering burns and raveling in a wet freeze-thaw environment.
Challenge
eFlex ES Premium Slurry Seal
PROJECT QUICK FACTS
LOCATION
Bend, Oregon
DISTRESS
Raveling
TRAFFIC
Residential Community
AGENCY
City of Bend, Oregon
CONTRACTOR
Doolittle Construction
SUPPLIER
Ergon A&E eFlex ES Premium Slurry Seal
BACKGROUND:
BACKGROUND:
As urbanization progresses, cities are seeking smoother, more uniform road surfaces to meet growing demands. Beyond enhancing the aesthetic of a roadway, smoother surfaces promote safer roads and communities, particularly in residential areas. However, cities like Bend, Oregon, which experience scorching summers, drenching springs and snowy winters, present challenges for traditional pavement preservation methods, as roads endure the impact of extreme seasonal changes combined with heavy utility traffic like snowplows.
CHALLENGE:
