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Slurry and Microsurfacing are processes where the surface of the existing asphalt is coated with a thin application of crushed aggregate coated with an asphalt emulsion .
support and training made the decision easy for the city leaders . The innovative design delivered what the city desperately needed to address the deteriorated roads . After educating themselves on the process , chemistry , application , and costs , BHC purchased a RoadSaver Slurry Seal and Microsurfacing Machine with the intent of applying a new wear course to 20 % of the streets every year for the first 5 years of machine ownership . Bullhead City beat their own timeline and have delivered on their commitment to the residents for good , safe streets . In 2020 , BHC purchased their second RoadSaver Slurry Seal and Microsurfacing Machine due to the success they have achieved .
Bullhead City ’ s Pavement Manager , David Witzel reported that approximately 900 lane-miles have been given a slurry or microsurfacing treatment in addition to most of the city ’ s parks and recreational areas . Since 2018 , BHC have applied approximately 6,203,978 square yards of slurry accounting for 129 % of the total city ’ s roads and parks . The choice of surface treatment is largely dependent on the surface condition of the existing asphalt . In BHC ’ s case the very low rainfall and high UV has resulted in oxidized asphalt , when the UV rays oxidize the asphalt glue , the pavement becomes hard and brittle . Under even low traffic the small surface stones break loose and expose the underlying asphalt to harmful UV rays and continue the deterioration of the road surface . Slurry and Microsurfacing are processes where the surface of the existing asphalt is coated with a thin application of crushed aggregate coated with an asphalt emulsion . This provides a new wear course and bonds to the underlying asphalt . The result is a new surface that is a rich black color making line striping clearly visible and leaves a surface texture for a safer driving experience even on those scant few rain days the residents of Bullhead City experience .
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