A brief history of road building, around the world and here in Scranton, PA.

1. Paving Contractors in Scranton | Scranton Paving Contractors Paved roads in Scranton go back to Colonial times. Most of the roads back then were little more than tracks or trails that could barely support a cart or wagon without serious damage or erosion. The first paved roads were so-called corduroy roads, constructed of parallel logs laid across the track or trail. http://vincerunza.com/scranton/contractors/paving/

2. Paving Contractors in Scranton | Scranton Paving Contractors Corduroy roads were a bumpy and very uncomfortable ride, but they were better than a bare track. It wasn't until the 19 th century that real improvements in road paving came to America. Macadam roads, constructed with three layers of aggregate or broken rock, were the brainchild of John Loudon McAdam, who pioneered this method around 1820. http://vincerunza.com/scranton/contractors/paving/

3. Paving Contractors in Scranton | Scranton Paving Contractors Some areas in Pennsylvania still refer to paved roads as Macadam, even if they are paved with asphalt or concrete. With the coming of motorized vehicles, it became necessary to cover over the loose stones on the top layer of a Macadam road with tar. Tarmac (or tar-covered Macadam) was born. http://vincerunza.com/scranton/contractors/paving/

4. Paving Contractors in Scranton | Scranton Paving Contractors 20 th Century improvements to road paving included the use of asphalt and concrete for road building. The Interstate Roadway System here in the US, begun during the 1950's, represents the largest investment in road building in history. Many of the highways built under this system pioneered the use of concrete as a paving material. http://vincerunza.com/scranton/contractors/paving/

5. Paving Contractors in Scranton | Scranton Paving Contractors The roadways here in Scranton suffer more than average wear and deterioration. Alternate freezing and thawing in Winter, mine subsidence and heavy vehicle loads (trucks, construction equipment and the like) all contribute to the problem. Older roads, some paved with brick, were not made with the traffic and weight stresses of the 21 st Century in mind. http://vincerunza.com/scranton/contractors/paving/

6. Paving Contractors in Scranton | Scranton Paving Contractors Newer roads and repaving of old roads is done with an eye to the future. One new innovation, called “bioasphalt”, is made from non-petroleum based oils and other products. This product addresses concerns about renewable resources, Global Warming from petroleum use and economy. Bioasphalt can be cheaper than regular asphalt. http://vincerunza.com/scranton/contractors/paving/

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