Frenchtown Woods Maintenance Corp.

Road Closures May 10th - May 18th, 2012

On Behalf of Senator Hall-Long, please find the information below from DelDOT regarding road closures on Marl Pit from Thursday, May 10th to Friday May 11th, Brick Mill on Monday, May 14th and Frazer Road from Thursday, May 17th to Friday, May 18th. DelDOT will begin construction work on a state project to microsurface these roads and will close at least half the road from 8:00am to 4:00pm, weather permitting.

Microsurfacing is a thin, tough layer of asphalt emulsion containing aggregate (rocks), water and mineral fillers. It is used to seal cracks and prevent moisture from penetrating the road base. It is primarily used for preservation of existing hot-mix roadways, which is important as transportation officials look for cost-effective ways to stretch their pavement funding.

When a road is first microsurfaced, it may present an initial rougher driver surface. This somewhat abrasive surface creates a more skid-resistant surface, thus increasing the safety of the road itself. However, as cars travel over the road, the stones and materials become compressed and smoother, ultimately resulting in a road surface that is nearly as smooth as traditional asphalt hot-mix overlay, but still course enough to improve skid resistance

The microsurfacing material is also being used to patch rutted roadways in Delaware. The material creates a smoother surface on the road without having to do a large scale and costly overlay project. In addition, this material can be used during nighttime hours and on roads with high traffic volumes.

Access to local residents and emergency response vehicles will be provided at all times.

For traffic information, visit DelDOT's Web site at www.DelDOT.gov<http://www.DelDOT.gov> or tune to WTMC 1380 AM.

Have a great day,

Drew


Drew Slater, MSM
Legislative Assistant
Delaware State Senate
Office: 302-744-4039
E-Mail: Drew.Slater@state.de.us