Crack sealing in progress around downtown Franklin

Via the DPW: 

"We love the squiggly lines! This is called “crack sealing ”.  

It is the most cost-effective and efficient way to extend the life of a roadway. Basically liquid asphalt fills the that form on the travel surface due to oxidation, time and vehicle use.  

If the cracks are not filled, water can get in there and break up the asphalt, particularly in the winter months when the water freezes causing potholes."

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/ugYS1F3AYSrahodG/

crack sealing in progress on West Central St

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Town of Franklin: Invitation for Bid on Crack Seal Work

Crack Seal

In accordance with MGL c. 30 section 39m, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain  the services of a construction firm for the purposes of preparing existing cracks and furnishing  and applying a crack sealant on properly prepared bituminous streets within the Town of  Franklin.

Additional Information:  Crack Seal

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/ifb-crack-seal

Town of Franklin:  Invitation to Bid on Crack Seal Work

DPW shares a crack sealing video - one step in a road maintenance process

"Yeah black squiggly lines!

This is called “crack sealing!” It is the most cost-effective way to extend the life of a roadway if done at the right time.

Everybody knows about potholes, and how they form; you get a crack in the road water gets in there, freezes, and next thing you know, the asphalt breaks apart. This simple procedure sprays a liquid emulsion asphalt into the crack so pothole does not form in the winter months.

Have an excellent Public Works day!"

Watch the 14 second video of the crack sealing operation -> https://fb.watch/mUZemVl_zx/

In 2014, kids in the neighborhood (I assume whether big or little, or both) made a mosaic of the crack seal painted on Blueberry Lane. Additional photos ->    https://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/give-us-crack-seal-well-make-mosaic.html

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Town of Franklin: Opens a "Crack Seal Project"

Crack Seal Project

In accordance with MGL c. 30 section 39m, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a construction firm for the purposes of preparing existing cracks and furnishing and applying a crack sealant on properly prepared bituminous streets within the Town of Franklin.

Additional Information:  Crack Seal Project

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/crack-seal-project

Town of Franklin: Opens a "Crack Seal Project"