Each year at its Annual Meeting, Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO) recognizes projects that demonstrate exceptional quality in asphalt pavement construction. These awards represent a diverse spectrum of pavement types from Ohio's interstate system with some of the highest traffic volumes in the nation, to low volume rural roadways, to airport runways, and commercial facilities.

Award Date: 

2010

Award Recipient: 

Shelly and Sands, Inc. and the OSU Airport

Project consisted of the milling of the existing one-mile runway and stabilization of the base and the resurfacing using 34,000 tons of asphalt. FAA specification project with strict grade and elevation requirements. Contractor utilized a a paver with a 25-foot screed paving a continuous one-mile pass for eight consecutive days until completing the project. Superior joint construction resulting in a well knit with good alignment. Project received a 2010 NAPA Quality in Construction Award.