Concrete Pavement News and Events
Space is Limited! – Join Us for the 2025 California Concrete Pavement Conference
Mar. 24, 2025 - Attendees are encouraged to register today to secure their participation in this premier event. Our program locked-in and exhibit space is Sold Out! Attendees can register at
Rehabilitating the 405 in Orange County
Mar. 23, 2025 - Rehabilitating the roadway with long-life concrete pavement will significantly reduce the need for repairs, and the subsequently reduce the exposure of maintenance crews to live traffic.
The Sac Gap Combined Project on Interstate 5
Mar. 22, 2025 - The J-V Team completed placement of 112,000 cubic yards of new Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement (JPCP) over seasons one and two in 2023 and 2024, marking a completion of 93%
SWCP Flying Ahead at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
Feb. 24, 2025 - SWCP is the prime contractor on the MCAS Miramar project, Repair Taxiway Papa, which includes the full-depth replacement of an existing taxiway and associated intersections.
Remembering Frank Stevenson
Feb. 24, 2025 - Frank built an impressive career in the construction industry, dedicating 40 years to the field. For over 25 years, he specialized in heavy highway paving, leaving a lasting impact
Update: The Yolo 80 Managed Lanes Project
Feb. 24, 2025 - The project will feature the introduction of approximately 17 miles of tolled managed lanes in both directions, new lane construction, and intelligent transportation system enhancements.
Yolo 80 Corridor Improvements Project Underway
Jan. 30, 2025 - In total for the project, 84,317 cubic yards of Continually Reinforced Concrete Pavement and 25,513 cubic yards of Rapid Strength Concrete will be placed.
Caltrans & Security Use Traffic Split to Keep I-5 Flowing
Jan. 30, 2025 - The innovative traffic diversion method used in this project sets a great example of how the total rehabilitation of a traffic lane can be performed while only minimally
The 2025 California Concrete Pavement Conference – Registration Open!
Jan. 30, 2025 - Join us for two days of learning and connecting with top industry professionals, researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals. Discover illuminating improvements and efficiencies in the design and construction of durable and long-lasting concrete pavements.
The 2024 SWCPA Outstanding Concrete Paving Awards
Jan. 29, 2025 - Here are this year’s winners of the SWCPA Outstanding Achievements in Concrete Paving Awards. The awards will be presented at the Inaugural 2025 California Concrete Pavement Conference
Remembering Reuben Maxine Wells
Jan. 28, 2025 - A Celebration of the joyful spirit of Reuben Maxine Wells, with tributes and a reception, will be held on Saturday, February 1st from 1 pm until 6 pm at the Sunkist Center at
Chico’s Cohasset Road Project is an Award Winner
Dec. 17, 2024 - The concrete was produced in Vanguard’s mobile batch plant, set up a half mile from the project alignment. This assured great control of the material
Widened I-5 Oso Parkway Opened to Traffic
Dec. 17, 2024 - The scope of work included widening nearly three miles of Interstate 5, adding extra general-purpose lanes in each direction, together with ramp auxiliary lanes
MASH TBS Implementation Program
Dec. 16, 2024 - Contractors will be required to use these new design barriers, first on the targeted projects over the next two years, then on all projects. The Precast Industry is currently gearing up
SWCP Takes Home Two ACPA Awards of Excellence
Dec. 5, 2024 -The Special Operations Facility (SOF) Hangar at the Laguna Army Airfield expanded the operating facilities by constructing a new SOF Hangar
SWCPA Workshop – Emerging Concrete Pavement Technologies
Join us on December 17, 2024 to learn about the latest advancements in concrete pavement testing technology. Discover emerging tools for determining concrete strength, thickness, permeability, moisture loss and other critical properties.
I-8 Pavement Project Nears Completion
Nov. 18, 2024 - The result is a continuous, smooth-riding surface capable of withstanding the heaviest traffic loads and the most adverse environmental conditions. The lifespan for CRCP pavement may be up to 70 years, far exceeding that of existing road surfaces.
NICC 2024 Breaks All Records!
Nov. 17, 2024 - With the largest attendance in 22 years, the most Exhibitors, and the most Sponsors, the 2024 Nevada Infrastructure Concrete Conference was an overwhelming success.
New Caltrans “Cool” Concrete Parking Lot Helps Reduce Urban Heat Island Effect in Downtown Sacramento
Nov. 16, 2024 - By reducing the ambient temperature even a few degrees, surrounding buildings will experience a reduction in air conditioning demand. Even a slight decrease means significant, cumulative savings over time, and that translates to reduced CO2 emissions and greater
Caltrans & Industry Dive into Concrete Pavement Maturity
Nov. 14, 2024 - The workshop featured “Fundamentals of Concrete Maturity” by Armen Amirkhanian, “The California Industry Perspective on Concrete Maturity” by Charles Stuart, “Maturity in the Caltrans Section 40 Specification” by Dulce Rufino Feldman, “The Contractor’s Perspective” by Matt Fonte
Workshop – Concrete Pavement Joints and Transitions
Join us on November 19, 2024 to learn about joint types, placement strategies, joint materials, and effective pavement transition techniques to prevent cracking, enhance durability,
SWCPA Workshop – The Concrete Pavement Investment
Join us on October 15, 2024 to discover strategies that utilize concrete pavements to improve transportation network longevity, reduce maintenance costs, improve sustainability, and provide a higher return on investment.
Join Us for the Annual NICC! – October 23, 2024
Register now for the 22nd Annual Nevada Infrastructure Concrete Conference. Connect with your colleagues, and meet the Industry & NDOT expert specialists who are designing and building the future of Nevada.
SWCP Airfield Projects Earn Two ACPA Awards of Excellence
Oct. 1, 2024 - SWCP excels at military airfield work and the two awarded projects exemplify that – The Special Operations Facility (SOF) Hangar Project at the Laguna Army Airfield at Yuma Proving Grounds and