Gravel Road Maintenance and Design

Date and Location

Not currently scheduled.

About the Workshop

This workshop helps supervisory personnel and operators better understand the materials, techniques, and equipment needed for maintaining gravel roads, as well as review new techniques and ideas. Slides, videos, and group discussions will help you learn from real-world examples and benefit from the exchange of information with instructors and other attendees.

Topics Covered

The latest in gravel road maintenance techniques
How to reduce washboarding
How to choose good sources of gravel
How to shape a gravel road, including a proper crown and shoulder
Gravel road and equipment safety
Gravel gradation
How to control dust
How to select the right equipment and cutting edges
Fabric stabilization of weak road-base conditions
How to develop a road improvement program
Gravel road stabilization with Otta Seal or calcium chloride
Review of gravel road maintenance equipment
Motor grader safety and operation overview

Who Should Attend

Supervisors, operators, and township officials responsible for maintaining gravel roads and anyone interested in gravel road maintenance.

Course Instructor

Jed Rhubee is the public works superintendent for the Cottonwood County Highway Department, where he’s responsible for maintaining a 40-mile route of gravel roads. He joined the county in 2007 after earning a diploma in heavy equipment operations and maintenance from Northwest Iowa Community College.

Credit

1.0 Roads Scholar Program Maintenance Certificate credit.
To the best of our knowledge, this course/activity meets the continuing education requirements for 6.0 PDHs as outlined in Minnesota Statute 326.107. Learn more about continuing education for professionals from the Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID.