According to a press release from Walworth County, Public Works will begin a roadway improvement project involving the application of Reclamite to
the following sections of County Highway X:
Rock County line to Wise Road
East Village of Darien limits to County Highway K
Creek Road to St. Lawrence Drive
Drivers can expect delays as traffic will be reduced to one lane with flaggers. The project is
expected to take four to five days to complete.
Reclamite is an oil-based rejuvenation application that delays the roadway aging process by
sealing the asphalt against the intrusion of air and water, slowing oxidation, and increasing the durability and elasticity in the top portion of the asphalt. Reclamite is diluted with water and sprayed on like most other oil-based applications. The material is applied in a single pass per direction followed by a light coat of aggregate—sand or screenings—that reduces oil transfer to vehicles.
Approximately one or two days after application, the contractor will sweep up the aggregate.
Once dry, Reclamite leaves no surface coating. Although there may be visible tire tracking
beyond the limits of the application location, these tracks dry and will fade over time.
During the application process, traffic is allowed to drive on the roadway once sand/screenings are applied. Residents traveling on these roadways should adhere to posted slow signs to keep speeds at a rate necessary to reduce the possible transfer of oil and aggregate onto vehicle undercarriages and wheel wells. If drivers notice a noticeable oil transfer or aggregate material on their vehicles, it can be easily removed with any citrus cleaner available at local hardware or home improvement stores.
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