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INDUSTRY NEWS Crafco GeoTac HS Serves as Foundation for $11.6M Pavement Preservation Project Specialized polymer modified asphalt backing exceeds standards, preferred for bridge waterproofing Pavement preservation manufacturer Crafco has been chosen to provide materials for one of the largest geosynthetic-based projects ever completed by the state of Washington. Led by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the $11.6 million initiative includes the replace- ment of three miles of bridge deck pavement along the US 2/I-5 Interchange in Everett. Crafco geocomposites will serve as the foundation of the project, extending its longevity. Composed of a resilient textile material with a specialized polymer modified asphalt backing, Crafco GeoTacĀ® HS is This $11.6 million WS-DOT project, the largest geocomposite project ever performed in Washington, leverages the unique Continued on page 28 properties of Crafco GeoTac HS. For More Information On This Advertiser Please Visit www.CallAPE.com/e-inquiry www.callape.com [26] 1.800.210.5923