Synthesis of Seal Coat Research in Minnesota

Summary:

While seal coating has been widely used as a cost-effective strategy in asphalt pavement preservation by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and local agencies to extend the life of pavements, some cities and counties in Minnesota have reported their concerns about the premature stripping of street pavements that have been seal coated. The Local Road Research Board earlier completed a study on seal coats titled, "Is Seal Coating Counterproductive or Not?" to address these issues. The purpose of this document is to provide users with quick access to some of the research and resources available in Minnesota.

Final Deliverables:

• Synthesis of Seal Coat Research in Minnesota (Synthesis #2024RIC06)

Related Materials:

Related Research:

• Is Seal Coating Counterproductive or Not?

Project Personnel:

Principal Investigator:  Michael Marti

Technical Liaison:  Joel Ulring

Project Coordinator:  Barbara Fraley

Panel Members: 
Brian Boder - Traffic Engineer
Bruce Hasbargen - Beltrami County
Chad Schuman - Olmsted County Public Works
Cindy Voigt - City of Duluth / Engineer
Dan Plizga - City of Rochester
Darin Ellingson - City of Minnetonka
Guy Kohlnhofer - Dodge County
Kenneth Johnson - Traffic Engineering
Mary Krause - City of Eden Prairie
Paul Nolan - Materials & Road Research
Phil Schmalz - Meeker County Highway Department
Ryan Thilges - Blue Earth County
Steve Dodge - City of Inver Grove Heights
Tony Kutzke - City of Woodbury