How do you design and implement a pavement preservation program to extend the service life of your pavements?

3 Develop your preservation plan and budget

The third step is to develop your preservation plan and budget based on your preservation goals and strategies. Your plan should specify the timing, location, and scope of each preservation treatment, as well as the expected outcomes and benefits. Your budget should estimate the costs and revenues associated with your plan, as well as the potential savings from avoiding more expensive rehabilitation or reconstruction in the future.

4 Implement your preservation treatments

The fourth step is to implement your preservation treatments according to your plan and budget. You should follow the best practices and standards for each treatment, such as material selection, application rate, quality control, and traffic management. You should also monitor and document the performance and effectiveness of each treatment, as well as any issues or challenges that arise during the implementation.

5 Evaluate your preservation program

The fifth step is to evaluate your preservation program based on the data and feedback collected from the implementation. You should compare the actual results with the expected results, and analyze the impact of your program on pavement condition, performance, safety, user satisfaction, and life cycle costs. You should also identify the strengths and weaknesses of your program, and make recommendations for improvement.

6 Update your pavement preservation program

The final step is to update your pavement preservation program based on the evaluation results and the changing needs and priorities of your agency and stakeholders. You should review and revise your pavement condition assessment, preservation goals and strategies, plan and budget, and implementation procedures. You should also communicate and coordinate with your staff, contractors, partners, and customers to ensure the success and sustainability of your program.