Don’t Dig Blind: Why Your Highway Crew Must Contact Dig Safe First

June 14, 2025
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In highway maintenance and construction, digging is routine, but it should never be done without first contacting Dig Safe or your local "Call Before You Dig" service. Whether you’re replacing a culvert, installing a new signpost, or trenching for drainage improvements, underground utilities are a constant, invisible risk. Striking a buried gas line, water main, fiber optic cable, or electric conduit is not only expensive, it’s dangerous and potentially fatal. Here’s …continue

Stormwater Infrastructure Inspections Made Simple with Roadwurx

June 14, 2025
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Stormwater systems work quietly in the background, protecting roads, properties, and waterways from flooding and contamination. But keeping tabs on their condition can be a challenge, especially when assets are spread throughout your community and each one has its own unique maintenance needs. Roadwurx’s Stormwater Infrastructure Inspection module takes the uncertainty out of the process by giving your team an intuitive, streamlined way to record issues and document the condition of every …continue

Managing Stormwater Assets with Confidence: Inside the Roadwurx Drainage Module

June 14, 2025
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Proper stormwater management is critical for every community, yet keeping track of scattered drains, culverts, dry wells, and other installations can be a constant challenge. Roadwurx simplifies the entire process with a purpose-built Stormwater Drainage module designed to help your department capture accurate asset data and find it again when you need it most. Instead of relying on paper files, outdated spreadsheets, or the memories of long-retired staff, Roadwurx gives you a single, organized …continue

Why Every Highway Department Needs Written Policies

June 13, 2025
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Running a highway department without written policies is like building a road without a blueprint. Eventually, you will hit potholes. A clear set of written policies provides structure, consistency, and legal protection for both the department and the municipality it serves. Yet, too many highway departments operate with “unwritten rules” or rely on practices that are passed down verbally. This may work for a time, but when leadership changes, disputes arise, or legal questions surfa…continue

How Stormwater Management Reduces the Need for Road Maintenance

June 10, 2025
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Stormwater management is one of the most effective tools municipalities can use to protect their road infrastructure and stretch maintenance budgets. Too often, the relationship between drainage and pavement longevity is overlooked , but the presence of standing water on or near a roadway is one of the primary causes of accelerated road deterioration. This article explains how water affects roads, why good stormwater management is essential, and how investing in drainage can reduce the long-term…continue