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Challenges

• Heavy agricultural traffic (100–250 trucks/day during peak season) generated high dust levels, accelerated surface degradation and substantial aggregate loss.
• The existing road material (comprised of A-4(1) soil) and profile, with adjacent farmland at higher elevations, created drainage and ponding issues, leading to rutting and soft spots.
• Limited county resources made frequent grading and repairs unsustainable.

Project Summary

Location: Oregon
Industry: County Roads
Customer: Public Works Department

The Public Works Department partnered with Midwest to develop a solution for improving and maintaining their unpaved county roads that are impacted by heavy agricultural traffic and limited resources.

Challenges

• Inconsistent road material (comprised of A-1-b and A-6(5) soils) resulted in regular grading and frequent gravel replacement to preserve road quality.
• Diverse and heavy traffic including Amish buggies, farm equipment, and large trucks, contributing to the wear and tear of the road.
• Ensuring the stabilized road can withstand harsh winters and repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
• Minimize dust emissions to improve nearby residents’ safety and quality of life.

Project Summary

Location: Iowa
Industry: County Roads
Customer: Secondary Roads Department

The Secondary Roads Department face constant challenges keeping their unpaved roads in good condition. Heavy agricultural vehicles and Amish buggies contribute to rapid surface deterioration, necessitating frequent maintenance and dust control to ensure safety and usability.

Challenges

• Deliver a stabilized road capable of supporting high traffic volumes during major annual events, which typically experience between 5,000 and 8,000 vehicles per day.
• Work with the existing inconsistent roadway material - comprised of native A-3 silty soils and various aggregates that were applied over the years.
• Eliminate high dust levels during dry conditions and widespread erosion during rain events.
• Funded by donations, the solution must be cost effective and require very little maintenance over time to satisfy their tight budget.

Project Summary

Location: California
Industry: Event Center
Customer: Community Event Center

The Community Event Center was faced with the challenge of improving their existing road infrastructure to support 5,000–8,000 vehicles daily during major events, with minimal maintenance work. Midwest stepped in, designing and delivering a robust stabilization strategy within a donation- based budget.

Challenges

• Stabilize diverse native soils across 5 subregions and climates.
• Increase the strength of the moisture susceptible, native clay soils to support traffic in wet climates.
• Perform the installation with the available equipment - which varied in type and capability based on region.
• Develop a long-term solution that requires minimal maintenance and upkeep.

Project Summary

Location: Antioquia, Columbia
Industry: Rural Road Infrastructure
Customer: Government of Antioquia

The Government of Antioquia, in collaboration with the University of Antioquia and University Network Innovial, conducted a field study across five diverse subregions of Antioquia, C  olombia, to evaluate the effectiveness of alternative stabilizers for rural road stabilization– including Midwest’s advanced polymer- based nanotechnology, Soil Sement Engineered Formula^®.

Challenges

• Stabilize the native material (comprised of A-3 soil) - which provides little structural support without modification.
• Construct a surface that blends in with the natural surroundings to discourage unauthorized use by ATV and off road vehicles.
• Prevent erosion and ensure all-weather accessibility, particularly through the heavy rain season.
• Minimize environmental impact to avoid disturbing the extremely sensitive dune ecosystem.

Project Summary

Location: California
Industry: Utility Infrastructure
Customer: Utility Provider

A major utility provider needed a sustainable, environmentally responsible solution to stabilize access roads through protected sand dunes for power line maintenance. Traditional road construction was prohibited due to strict environmental regulations and the presence of endangered species. The company required a method that would allow heavy vehicles to traverse the dunes safely, especially during heavy rain seasons, without disturbing the delicate ecosystem.

Challenges

• Stabilize the native material (comprised of A-4(4) soil) - which provide little structural support without modification.
• Construct a surface that can support extreme weights (up to 50 ton trucks and equipment) during the transport and assembly of the utility towers.
• Ensure all-weather friction and accessibility on flat and sloped areas, even during or after rainfall.
• Minimize environmental impact and support sustainable construction.

Project Summary

Location: Ohio
Industry: Utility Infrastructure
Customer: Utility Provider

A major utility company sought and environmentally responsible solution for constructing roads and pads on weak clay soils to support the installation and maintenance of new utility towers. The installed infrastructure needed to withstand 50-ton trucks and equipment throughout the construction phase and deliver all-weather friction and accessibility – which is challenging with clay soils, particularly on slopes.