Posts by JCrane
Governor Justice Signs Bill Allocating $150 Million in Supplemental for Highway Funding
Governor Justice Signs Bill Allocating $150 Million in Supplemental for Highway Funding Governor Jim Justice signed Senate Bill 1002 on May 30th, giving the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) $150 million in supplemental highway funding for paving projects throughout the Mountain State. The Governor asked the Legislature to approve the extra funding during the…
Read MoreWVDOH June Material Indices
WVDOH has released the Asphalt, Concrete and Fuel price adjustment indices for the month of June 2024 as shown below.
Period – 6/1/2024
#2 Fuel (Gal) – 2.4089
Asphalt (Ton) – $597.00
Cement (Ton) – $191.88
Historical and individualized information can be found at: https://www.asphaltwv.com/index/
Read MoreWVDOH Specification Committee – June 12, 2024
WVDOH Specification Committee – June 12, 2024 UPDATE – The June Specifications Committee will only be held virtually this month… please use the link below to join the meeting at 9:00am. The WVDOH announces its June Specifications Committee meeting, which is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12 at 9:00 a.m. at the WVDOH Technical Support Division…
Read MoreWVDOH AASHTOWare Project Sample Data Entry Requirements, Waivers, and Training Reminder
WVDOH AASHTOWare Project Sample Data Entry Requirements, Waivers, and Training Reminder With recent changes to WVDOH specifications, all projects let after January 1, 2024 require contractors to enter project testing data and results into the WVDOH’s project tracking system called AASHTOWare Project (AWP). Please be aware that if your organization is unable to perform these…
Read MoreAPA Fall Meeting – Save the Date
APA Fall Meeting – Save the Date The Asphalt Pavement Association of West Virginia (APAWV) is heading toward Beckley, West Virginia for their Fall Conference. This year the asphalt industry will be returning after nearly 10 years to The Resort at Glade Springs. This family-oriented event will take place October 10-13, 2024, and as always,…
Read MoreMP Committee Meeting – May 15, 2024
MP Committee Meeting – May 15, 2024 The WVDOH Materials Procedures (MP) Committee’s next meeting will be held in person on May 15 at 10:00 a.m. at the Materials Control Soils and Testing Division Conference Room located at 190 Dry Branch Drive in Charleston. Anyone unable to attend in person can join via Google Meet (see…
Read MoreWVDOH Offers AASHTOWare Project Training for Industry Sample Data Entry
WVDOH Offers AASHTOWare Project Training for Industry Sample Data Entry In accordance with revisions within the 2024 WVDOH Supplemental Specifications Section 106‑Control of Materials and MP 109.00.21 Sampling & Testing Documentation, projects let after January 1, 2024, industry is required to enter project testing data and results into the WVDOH’s project tracking system called AASHTOWare…
Read MoreMP Committee Meeting – April 24, 2024
MP Committee Meeting – April 24, 2024 The WVDOH Materials Procedures (MP) Committee’s next meeting will be held in person on April 24, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Materials Control Soils and Testing Division Conference Rm., 190 Dry Branch Drive, Charleston WV. For those unable to attend in person please join via Google Meet, details…
Read MoreNational Work Zone Awareness Week 2024
National Work Zone Awareness Week 2024 National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is April 15-19, 2024. NWZAW highlights the deadly dangers of inattention at highway work areas. Join in the activates and help spread awareness, the weeklong commemoration included: Work Zone Safety Training Day – April 15 National kickoff event – April 16 Go Orange Day – April…
Read MoreBob Brookover, WV-Paving, Awarded the 2023 Asphalt Industry Stewardship Award
Bob Brookover, WV-Paving, Awarded the 2023 Asphalt Industry Stewardship Award During the luncheon at the 44th Annual Asphalt Paving Conference, John Crane, Executive Director of Asphalt Pavement Association presented the Asphalt Industry Stewardship Award. Crane stated, “this award is meant for those who are good stewards, people who are diligent, hardworking and dedicated to the…
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