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At MDOT we strive to make the most of every dollar we get, and this highway is a testament to that commitment.” We constantly evaluate and refine the materials we use every day to increase the longevity of our infrastructure. The work our engineers, partners and contractors continue to deliver shows the quality and efficiency of their dedication to Mississippi’s transportation infrastructure. “This section of US 82 in Lowndes County has needed only minimal maintenance in its life-span. “The Mississippi Department of Transportation is very honored and pleased to be recognized with this Perpetual Pavement Award,” said Tom King, Mississippi Transportation Commission Chair. MDOT will be honored by Mississippi Asphalt Pavement Association and presented with an engraved crystal obelisk. 82 meets the criteria for a PPA and has served the traveling public in the state well since 1978. This four-lane highway currently has a current daily traffic count of 22,800 vehicles totaling 12.8 million equivalent single-axle loads dating back to 1983.Īs the years between resurfacing have averaged 13.7 years, this section of U.S. The original construction consisted of 6 inches of lime treated material, 10 inches of an asphalt treated layer and a 3-inch asphalt surface. 82 was opened to traffic over 43 years ago. Engineers at the National Center for Asphalt Technology evaluated the nominations and validated the winners. The pavement must demonstrate the characteristics expected from long-life asphalt pavements: excellence in design, quality in construction and value for the traveling public. The average interval between the resurfacing of the winning pavement must be no less than 13 years. To qualify for this prestigious award, a pavement must be at least 35 years old and never experienced a structural failure.