CALIBRATION CORNER. DON'T LET PLANTS DESTROY ROADWAY

The presence of vegetation growing out or crcks and seams within any paved road surface reduces the effective life of the roadway. The article recommends the application of an herbicide to the base material before the final surfacing of roadways. Few herbicides are, however, specifically registered for use under pavements. It may be necessary to contact the herbicide formulator and request a supplemental label authorizing such use. Herbicides that inhibit root cell developement are noted. The first foot of pavement along the edge of a roadway is most vulnerable to flexation of fractures and plant life invasion. Post-emergent translocating herbicides are best under such circumstances.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Scranton Gillette Communications

  380 E Northwest Highway, Suite 200
  Des Planes, IL  United States  60016-2282
• Authors:
  • FORD, J
• Publication Date: 1992-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 19
• Serial:
  • Roads & Bridges
  • Volume: 30
  • Issue Number: 9
  • Publisher: Scranton Gillette Communications
  • ISSN: 8750-9229
  • Serial URL: http://www.roadsbridges.com/rb/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Herbicides; Pavement maintenance; Plants
• Subject Areas: Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; I60: Maintenance;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00624288
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 6 1993 12:00AM