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Pavement Preservation in process Adding a new wearing course to the existing surface locks in the loose stones and leaves a rich black finish

THE SUNNY

ROAD AHEAD

Bullhead City Crew upgrading the parking area of local park with a new
Slurry Surface .

RoadSaver makes good on its promise

By Jeff Winke

F ollow Arizona ’ s western border south about halfway down and find Bullhead City ( BHC ) Arizona which is located on the east bank of the Colorado river near the junction of Arizona , California , and Nevada . Historically known as a navigation point for steamboats traversing the river , BHC is now known as a tourist destination with its proximity to Las Vegas and outdoor recreation .

BHC gets more than its fair share of UV rays with its yearly average of 285 sunny days . Ultraviolet rays break down asphalt by weakening the bonds of the oils / components within it and make it fade to grey . Once enough damage has been done from the rays , water will eventually breach the structure ’ s surface and trickle down to the foundation , causing permanent damage . In 2015 , the streets in Bullhead City were in poor condition even
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