Gravel roads are often perceived as inferior to paved roads, but this is only true of those that are poorly constructed and maintained. Officials in Lowndes County have learned all about this in recent weeks and are weighing their road maintenance options accordingly.
How South Carolina’s Counties Can Maintain Their Roads without State Funding
Road construction and maintenance is a significant expense for any local government. When these efforts fall behind schedule due to insufficient state funding, the consequences might not be immediate, but they’re always serious.
Not Everyone in East Bay Is Going Ga Ga for Gravel
The residents of East Bay, Rhode Island, remain divided over the Beach Avenue paving project plan. Can this coastal community find a solution in dust control measures?
Gravel Road Stabilization: What Are the Options?
Country roads may be rural, but they are often important haulage routes and essential for getting people and products to where they need to go.
Will Paving Calgary’s Gravel Roads Pay Off?
Like in many of the Canadian provinces, a large portion of Calgary’s roads remain unpaved. Recently, however, plans to pave these gravel roads have been put into action.