Michigan Department of Transportation Pavement Preservation Study

Background

Michigan DOT conducts an annual study, performed by an independent consultant, on the effectiveness of the Capital Preventive Maintenance Program. The Michigan program has been funded at $60 Million annually, and in 2003 the program will be increased to $73.5 Million annually.

Goal

The goal of the study is to assure that funds are properly expended on the right roads for preventive maintenance activities and that the treatments used do extend the life of Michigan pavements. The outcome will document project successes and failures found in Michigan's Capital Preventive Maintenance Program.

Preliminary Findings

Applying preventive maintenance treatments extends pavement life. This is probably the first such report based on actual practice in the nation.

Status

The report was submitted to MDOT's Engineering Operations Committee for review. The Committee in the Report's Executive Summary requested a minor revision. The report will be resubmitted for final approval in July. After MDOT's approval the report will be released for distribution.

Key Contact

Larry Galehouse
National Center for Pavement Preservation
MSU Engineering Research Facility
2857 Jolly Road
Okemos MI 48864
517-432-8220
e-mail: ncpp@egr.msu.edu

Design and Analysis Materials and Construction Technology Management and Preservation Surface Characteristics Construction and Materials Quality Assurance Environmental Stewardship	Michigan Department of Transportation Pavement Preservation Study Background Michigan DOT conducts an annual study, performed by an independent consultant, on the effectiveness of the Capital Preventive Maintenance Program. The Michigan program has been funded at $60 Million annually, and in 2003 the program will be increased to $73.5 Million annually. Goal The goal of the study is to assure that funds are properly expended on the right roads for preventive maintenance activities and that the treatments used do extend the life of Michigan pavements. The outcome will document project successes and failures found in Michigan's Capital Preventive Maintenance Program. Preliminary Findings Applying preventive maintenance treatments extends pavement life. This is probably the first such report based on actual practice in the nation. Status The report was submitted to MDOT's Engineering Operations Committee for review. The Committee in the Report's Executive Summary requested a minor revision. The report will be resubmitted for final approval in July. After MDOT's approval the report will be released for distribution. Key Contact Larry Galehouse National Center for Pavement Preservation MSU Engineering Research Facility 2857 Jolly Road Okemos MI 48864 517-432-8220 e-mail: ncpp@egr.msu.edu	Events NCPP Calendar of Events View all Upcoming Pavements Events More Information Office of Asset Management's Pavement Management Group System Preservation Contact Celso Gatchalian Office of Asset Management 202-366-1342 E-mail Celso
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