July 24, 201511 yr Been through this area (both northbound and southbound) on countless times this spring/summer, and still can't get over the repaving that's going on. For brand-spankin' new pavement that's been put down, it is absolutely, without a doubt, the roughest stretch of "new" road I have ever driven on. And it's not like they didn't mill it beforehand, so they're not just paving over potholes or patches. They've done several miles between Crittenden and Williamstown, in both directions. And you can feel a distinct difference between driving on the new pavement, versus the old pavement in the high speed lane. It's like night and day. I've heard that this project is costing us $2million. Seems like a total waste to me. Anybody else know what's going on?
July 26, 201511 yr Its not new pavement in the sense you think. The road became un travel-able. this winter with pot holes. So they had to do a patch job/repave to make it travel-able. They were already planning to do a good resurface repave this fall. So in other words they had to do a quick fix for now, and then finish is good in the fall.
July 26, 201511 yr Author Its not new pavement in the sense you think. The road became un travel-able. this winter with pot holes. So they had to do a patch job/repave to make it travel-able. They were already planning to do a good resurface repave this fall. So in other words they had to do a quick fix for now, and then finish is good in the fall. I realize how bad the road was due to the potholes. I drove over/around those as well. I guess what's confusing me, is that they've gone to the effort to mill all of that off, and the layer that they've put down to replace it is so horrible. So what are they going to do for the "finished" product? Mill everything all off again? Pave over this current, bumpy "new" section?
July 26, 201511 yr A few days ago I had emailed KY Transportation Department about this very same issue and this is the response I received: Dear Mr. xxxxxx, Your comments submitted to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) comments website have been forwarded to our Northern Kentucky (District 6) office for review and response. In the fall of 2014 a $6.3 million contract was awarded for an interstate rehabilitation/repair project for I-75 in Grant County in both the northbound and southbound directions, further located between the 152 and 166 mile points. This project was based upon two phases. 1) to repair base failures and heavily potholed areas, in desperate need, prior to the ensuing snow/ice season. During the winter of 2014-2015 multiple areas of the interstate system began to rapidly deteriorate, pushing the emergency repair work into the spring months; 2) to complete repairs of a lesser urgency, install sub-surface drainage enhancements and place the final pavement surface course. Work that you currently see is base failure repairs. To complete the project, contractors will mill 1 ½ inches and then apply surface asphalt in order to get that smooth ride surface. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we are trying to get this project done as quickly as possible. The contract has a July 31st completion date and the weather also can be a factor. Once the project is complete, this section of interstate will provide a smoother and safer surface for motorists which is what we strive for everyday. We appreciate and share in your interest regarding highway safety. Please feel free to contact our office at (859) 341-2700 if you have further questions. We appreciate your shared interest in highway safety ! Nancy Wood Public Information Officer Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 Office
July 26, 201511 yr I realize how bad the road was due to the potholes. I drove over/around those as well. I guess what's confusing me, is that they've gone to the effort to mill all of that off, and the layer that they've put down to replace it is so horrible. So what are they going to do for the "finished" product? Mill everything all off again? Pave over this current, bumpy "new" section? This is what I was wondering as well. It's obvious that the heavy roller used was SEVERELY out of round because every 30-40 feet it also takes a repetitive dip. Whoever got the bid for that job, KY needs to reconsider whether using them in the future. Edited July 26, 201511 yr by OlDog75
July 26, 201511 yr Author Work that you currently see is base failure repairs. To complete the project, contractors will mill 1 ½ inches and then apply surface asphalt in order to get that smooth ride surface. So, am I reading this right...that they've come in, milled off the bad pot hole layer of pavement, replaced it with this current crappy layer...and are then going to come back in and mill off 1 1/2 inches of that, before applying the "new" surface?
July 26, 201511 yr So, am I reading this right...that they've come in, milled off the bad pot hole layer of pavement, replaced it with this current crappy layer...and are then going to come back in and mill off 1 1/2 inches of that, before applying the "new" surface? Thats what they normally do yes.
July 26, 201511 yr Have been told by countless long haul truck drivers at my place of employment that no State takes more time and does worse work when it comes to road repairment than the State of Kentucky and it is not even close, Pennsylvania a distant second. Texas gets it done fast and right according to those drivers I talk too.
July 27, 201511 yr Have been told by countless long haul truck drivers at my place of employment that no State takes more time and does worse work when it comes to road repairment than the State of Kentucky and it is not even close, Pennsylvania a distant second. Texas gets it done fast and right according to those drivers I talk too. But this kind of resurface work is a bid job. State of KY does not do the repairing. I do agree that these highway jobs seem to take a TON of time. One would think that since these jobs are bid, the awarded company would try to get it done as fast as possible to come in at bid. The Grant County I-75 job seems to continue to take a long time.
July 27, 201511 yr But this kind of resurface work is a bid job. State of KY does not do the repairing. I do agree that these highway jobs seem to take a TON of time. One would think that since these jobs are bid, the awarded company would try to get it done as fast as possible to come in at bid. The Grant County I-75 job seems to continue to take a long time. Didn't mean the actual State does the repairs, I guess it is the companies as you stated that are awarded the bids that should take the blame. If I had a nickel for every truck driver that talks about road construction work in the State of Kentucky, would have enough to at least buy a value meal at McD:lol2:. I guess Ohio has bad drivers and Kentucky cannot get simple road construction done within a reasonable amount of time:idunno:
September 20, 201511 yr @CincySportsFan the road is all nice and smooth now, drove on it twice today.
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