Award LARGE PROJECT OF THE YEAR NOMINEE U.S. 191; BLUFF TO ARIZONA STATE LINE PROJECT NIELSON CONSTRUCTION & MATERIALS The project consists of lane leveling efforts prior to applying a 2” SMA overlay. The 24.5-mile section of U.S. 191 between the Arizona State Line and Bluff flows through Navajo Nation Tribal Lands and provides access to many National Parks and National Monuments. This very picturesque portion of the state was a pleasure to work in. We were able to take a highway that has been deprived of project dollars for several years and were able to improve the ride of the road substantially. There was 18,000 tons of HMA, 55,000 tons of SMA, and the San Juan River bridge deck was rehabilitated in the project. We also provided safety upgrades by installing new guardrails, crash cushions, delineators and rumble strips in the project. LARGE PROJECT OF THE YEAR NOMINEE SR-264: ELECTRIC LAKE BOAT RAMP TO SR-96 JONES & DEMILLE ENGINEERING The SR-264: Electric Lake to SR-96 project was a pavement preservation project that included a 1.5-inch rotomill, 2-inch FSR-HMA layer with a 1.5-inch SMA overlay from MP 5.3 to MP 9. Then, from MP 9 to MP 15.35, it included a HMA lane level with a 1.5-inch SMA overlay. The total tonnage of HMA was approximately 12,000 tons, along with 17,500 tons of SMA. The project elevations ranged from 8,000 feet to 9,500 feet. What made this project a success was the ability to collaborate and partner with each other. With lots of incentive and disincentive dollars on the line, it was important to work together and not fight against each other. This team efficiently tackled problems together and worked with the contractor to focus on doing the right thing, regardless of the cost. Geneva’s management and personnel worked hard to resolve any issues that arose. They communicated exceptionally well and were a pleasure to work with on this project. 2024 UAC 28
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