In a growing valley like Arizona where the city is always constructing a highway addition, widening streets, and repairing potholes, it’s nearly impossible to not see some sort of construction work being done. For drivers, roadwork can be frustrating, but understanding its importance is crucial; to ensure the safety of the road system. Below are […]
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Asphalt Pavement is Your Road to a Smooth New Year
By L&L Asphalt on January 20, 2022 in Arizona Roadways, Asphalt Maintenance, Asphalt Parking Lots, Asphalt Roadways
According to Statista’s Global Consumer Survey, nearly 40 percent of American adults will have made resolutions before ringing in 2022, promising to improve specific areas of their lives such as their health or finances. Looking at the most popular personal goals, more than 24 percent of respondents resolved to “live more economically.” The U.S. Department […]
Preparing Asphalt for Holiday Travelers & Colder Weather
According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), 53.4 million Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving, a 13% increase from last year. The organization says that this year’s travel forecast marks the single-year increase in Thanksgiving travelers since 2005 and brings the total traffic volume near pre-pandemic levels. Most of these travelers will hit the […]
Driving Tips for Arizona’s Monsoon Season
It’s monsoon season in Arizona. From June to September, dust storms, thunderstorms, and flash floods visit the Valley regularly. These storms can limit visibility and flood streets within minutes. These severe weather conditions can contribute to driving conditions, along with ongoing road construction by an asphalt paving company, making it critically important to proceed with caution […]
Three Tips for Holiday Travel in 2020
By L&L Asphalt on November 24, 2020 in Arizona Roadways, Asphalt Maintenance, Asphalt Roadways, L&L Asphalt, Winter Safety Tips
Whether you’re planning a road trip or driving to see the lights – there are many shows around the valley – there are specific things you should do to ensure a safe journey. Here are some tips, such as remembering essential supplies and checking to see if an asphalt contractor is working on Arizona’s roadways, for holiday […]
Asphalt Maintenance During Monsoon Season
Monsoon season has checked-in and doesn’t plan on checking-out until September 30. During this time, Arizonans may witness many different, unpredictable weather elements such as heavy rainfall and excessive winds. “Much of the area receives 40- to 50-percent of its annual precipitation during monsoon season” (National Weather Service). Hazardous conditions, such as dust storms that […]
The Best Time for Asphalt Repair
With the increase in local traffic due to schools being in session and Snowbirds coming into Phoenix, our already busy roads are going to get even busier. With increased traffic, there is increased wear to our roadways, especially as the valley comes into its colder months. The colder months are prime time for asphalt repair […]
The Dangers of Potholes
Roads are an essential part of our everyday lives, but we never consider how hazardous the surface can be to vehicles, motorists or pedestrians. According to pothole.info, trucks carry 32 million tons of goods across roads every day, and 240 million registered cars travel 2.9 trillion miles yearly. Considering these numbers, with an estimated population […]
‘Tis the Season for Safe Holiday Travels
More than 102 million Americans will hit the open road between Saturday, December 22nd and Tuesday, January 1st. That includes 1.9 million Arizonans. Congested highways, winter storms, and fellow drivers who also do not want to be sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic can make driving during this time increasingly challenging. If journeying to visit with family and […]
Things to Do in Arizona Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May each year is dedicated to the proud men and women who gave their all, either at home or abroad. It is also a three-day weekend; one that signals the start of summer. There are lots of Memorial Day observances and/or family-friendly events for Arizona residents to […]