Why cracks in concrete do not signal poor quality Welcome to the sixth and final installment of our six-part series on concrete pavement preservation (CPP) education. Each installment has examined a misconception that shapes how agencies plan, budget and make pavement decisions, along with what the evidence shows. This week we close the series with a belief that often shapes first impressions of a roadway and the decisions that follow. Prefer to listen instead? Click on the button below to...

Why "worst-first" is the costliest road to take Welcome to part four of our six-part series on concrete pavement preservation (CPP) education. Each installment takes on a misconception that shapes how agencies plan, budget and make pavement decisions, then examines what the evidence actually shows. This week, we turn to a funding philosophy that feels responsible but quietly drains budgets year after year. Prefer to listen instead? Click on the button below to listen to a short audio summary...

Why the best time to preserve a new road is at the start Welcome to part three of our six-part series on concrete pavement preservation (CPP) education. Each installment takes on a misconception that shapes how agencies plan, budget and make pavement decisions, then examines what the evidence actually shows. This week, we turn to a belief that often pushes preservation to the bottom of the priority list for brand-new roadways. Prefer to listen instead? Click on the button below to listen to...