Galletti Way...Before and After

Why is concrete such a great pavement choice?

Safety, Durability, Smoothness,
Versatility & Value

Safety
Best Visibility
Concrete reflects light, which increases visibility and can save on street lighting costs.
Reduced wet spray
Concrete never ruts. There's NO risk of water accumulating in ruts and causing hydroplaning.
Best traction grip
Concrete pavements are easily "roughed up" during construction to create a surface that provides superior traction

Durability
Rigid for life
Concrete actually hardens over time. After its first month in place, concrete continues to slowly gain 10 percent in strength during its life.
Outlasts flexible materials
With an average life span of 30 years, concrete makes the best long-term pavement solutions.
Exceeds its own life expectancy
Concrete pavements frequently outlast their designed life expectancy and traffic loads.

Smoothness
Concrete stays smoother longer
The rigidity of concrete pavements allows it to keep its smooth riding surface long after construction.
Smoothness most important issue for users
Smoother pavements create safer, more comfortable transportation surfaces.
Roads last longer
Concrete can withstand even the heaviest traffic loads. There's no need to worry about ruts, shoving or washboard effects common with asphalt pavements.
Roads save fuel
Concrete's hard surface makes it easier for rolling wheels. Studies have even shown that this can increase truck fuel efficiency.

Versatility
Variable life expectancy
Concrete pavements can be designed to last from 10 to 50 years, depending upon the system needs.
Ideal for distressed asphalt
Whitetopping, a process of placing a thin layer of fiber-reinforced concrete over prepared asphalt, is a cost-effective, expedient method of rehabbing old pavements.
Best choice for worn concrete
Concrete pavement restoration techniques can extend the life of pavements up to nine times their original design life.

Value
Long-term value
Concrete pavements are by far the best long-term value because of their longer life expectancies and minimal maintenance requirements.
Easy to repair
The durability of concrete minimizes the need for annual repairs or maintenance. When repairs are necessary, they are typically smaller in scope than asphalt pavements.
Rapid paving
Concrete pavement can be built and open to traffic in as little as 12 hours.

For more information contact:
ACPA Southwest (American Concrete Pavement Association)



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